HIKE SOCIETY ADELAIDE INC.
SPORT AND RECREATION AWARD
NOMINATED FOR
Holden Hill
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How would you describe yourself or your work in one sentence?
Let’s Stride with Pride!
Tell us a little about what you do
Hike Society Adelaide creates inclusive outdoor experiences that make fitness, nature, and community accessible to LGBTQIA+ people and their allies. Through guided hikes, social events, and supportive group environments, we help people build confidence outdoors, improve wellbeing, and form meaningful connections in South Australia’s natural spaces.
What impact or achievement are you most proud of this year?
Since launching, Hike Society Adelaide has built a growing community of more than 100 members and regularly hosts guided hikes across South Australia. Members are consistently improving their fitness, exploring new outdoor spaces, and forming lasting friendships through an accessible and supportive form of exercise. We have a strong focus on community building and mental health wellbeing.
Why does your work matter to the community?
Outdoor recreation and fitness spaces are often under-represented within LGBTQIA+ community groups, leaving many people without accessible ways to engage with nature and physical activity. Hike Society Adelaide fills that gap by creating a dedicated, welcoming space where LGBTQIA+ people and their allies can safely explore the outdoors, build friendships, and improve their wellbeing together.
What would you like voters to know when voting for you?
Vote for Hike Society Adelaide because we’re building a healthier, more connected LGBTQIA+ community by making the outdoors welcoming and accessible for everyone.