There are walking party places for up to 350 bush walkers.
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Walkers joining the official party do so at their own risk.
The Great Australian Cancer Bush Walk is not responsible or liable for any injury, illness, loss of equipment or personal possessions experienced by participants.
Prospective bush walkers will complete application forms and where possible, interviewed if not in person then via video phone with Michael and Lisa prior to joining the walk. Bush walkers will be asked to consent to Australian security checks prior to any application being completed. All information will be treated as confidential.This process is in keeping with our stated values and ethics.
Part of the walkers agreement is an assurance of their physical fitness to cope with the demands of their particular section and; the training program they have in place ensuring fitness level remain.
Bush walkers must be using accredited bush walking equipment and be familiar with the bush walking codes and ethics. They must have experience at bush walking and will be required to sign an agreement and provide personal details relating to medical history etc.
The results of the interviews will provide us with the number of applicants to cover each leg and backups, should a space become available. We will follow the walk recruitment guidelines to invite successful walkers to join us.
Bush walkers will be asked to be self sufficient in regards to their own supplies for the trip, i.e. walking gear, camping gear, food and medical supplies. Michael's non walking car-based support crew will be supported by the charity where possible. Persons travelling with the crew for change over days do so at their own risk and minimal cost. We will feed and water you!