Roslyn Greener has been recognised as Central Coast Council’s newest Community Champion for her coordination of the women’s ‘Walkie Talkies’ walking group for the past 22 years.
Volunteer Ros and her dedicated committee coordinate a varied schedule of walks from Wondabyne to Watanobbi and beyond every week to provide social interaction and physical activity for any woman who is keen to participate.
The group also runs friendship walks during the Christmas and summer holiday period when many women can feel particularly vulnerable and isolated.
Ros says the group gives her just as much as she gives to it.
“I have been very grateful for the Walkie Talkies during different times in my life,” says Ros.
“Sometimes when I’m having a bad day, just getting together with a group of likeminded women and being out in nature can give you an entirely different perspective.
“We have some incredibly beautiful natural areas to explore across the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle. After 22 years I never grow tired of them, but I do have my favourites. And the catch up for coffee afterward is just as important as the walk itself.”
Walkie Talkies provides women with a sense of camaraderie and friendship, while improving their physical and mental health, and has extended to many other points of connection over the past two decades, including a monthly morning tea for breast cancer survivors.
Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre CEO, Sara Foster, says Walkie Talkies embodies the true spirit of women supporting women in our community.
“This exceptional group of women saw a way for women to come together and improve their physical and mental wellbeing and have been diligently carrying on this tradition for more than two decades,” says Sara.
“Since its inception, hundreds of women have been a part of Walkie Talkies – many discovering lifelong benefits that extend far beyond the walking tracks.
“Not only are these women forming bonds of friendship and creating a sense of community for all women who take part, but they are also supporting other women, with a non-compulsory $5 donation from each walker donated to the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre.
“With more than $45,000 raised to support women at risk over the last 22 years, this is a truly extraordinary contribution to improve the lives of all women in our community.”
Ros was recognised as Council’s Community Champion at a ceremony at Central Coast Council on Monday 25 August 2025 at 2pm attended by Mayor Lawrie McKinna and Cr Belinda Neal.
Walkie Talkies meets every Friday morning at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre in Woy Woy or at the start of the designated walk.
See the upcoming Schedule of Walks and get in touch via groups@ccwh.org.au if you’d like to know more about walking with the Walkie Talkies.