Location: Birrarung Marr Hilltop 

Date: Friday, May 23rd, 2025 

Time: 3:00pm   

The Walk to the 'G: from 5:30pm 

 Be there from 3pm onwards for live performances by Australia’s leading Indigenous artists, sport and art activations and food trucks. 

Plus, you’ll also be able to get the latest Bomber's merch and design your own banner at The Long Walk Festival.  

 You can find further information on The Long Walk here.   

THE LONG WALK  

 Michael Long played Football for the Essendon Football Club between 1989 and 2001, being a member of two premiership teams and the winner of the 1993 Norm Smith Medal.    

Michael advocated for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cause within the AFL, taking the stand that racism had no place in sport. This then lead to Michael being one of the pioneering forces behind the racial abuse code that was adopted by the AFL in the 1990's.  

On the 21st of November 2024, Michael Long embarked on a journey, walking from his home in the Melbourne suburbs to Parliament House in Canberra (650 kilometres). He aimed to get Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues back on the National agenda, by meeting with Prime Minister John Howard.  Across his walk, he was joined by many Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal supporters across Australia.  

The Long Walk is inspired by Michael Long's historic Walk to Canberra. It is an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and unity, bringing people together to stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.