Sunshine Butterflies fifth annual Walk in Wings returns to Noosa this October, celebrating inclusion and raising funds for furry friends.
There are are over 5.5 million people in Australia with disability. That’s one in five people.
Walk in Wings is a 3km accessible walk along the beautiful Noosa River. Participants are encouraged to dress in purple or wear their brightest butterfly wings, creating a kaleidoscope of colour as they celebrate the wonderful differences that each and every one of us has.
This year, the event will also support Sunshine Butterflies’ ‘Neigh It Forward’ Fundraiser, helping to care for the much-loved animals at Our Backyard.
From cheeky goats and miniature horses, to ducks, chickens, sheep, a peacock, and even a donkey, each animal plays an important role in Sunshine Butterflies’ Farmability program, providing companionship, teaching new skills, and bringing joy to individuals with disability.
Sunshine Butterflies chief executive officer and founder Leanne Walsh said, “We create the Walk in Wings event to ensure people with disability feel included with the same rights, access and opportunities as anyone else in our community.”
“Each year the event gets bigger and bigger, and we are aiming to have hundreds of people don some purple, wear their wings, and join us to celebrate diversity and inclusion.”
The goal is to raise $20,000, enough to cover the food, vet care, shelter, and enrichment costs for Sunshine Butterflies’ animals for 12 months.
The event promises a fun-filled morning with live entertainment from Sunshine Butterflies members, live MC coverage by Nugget from 91.1 Hot FM, with Sam & Ash broadcasting on-site.
Participants can enter as individuals, families, or teams of up to 10 people, with plenty of prizes to be won:
• Best Dressed Individual – $250 Voucher from See Restaurant
• Best Dressed Child – Australia Zoo Family Pass (2 Adults, 2 Children) valued at $225 from Wise Employment
• Best Dressed Group – 3-hour Ultimate BBQ Pontoon Hire valued at $415 from Pelican Boat Hire
• Best Dressed Dog – $250 Voucher from Peticular, proudly sponsored by Westfund Health Insurance• Carers Award – $250 Pamper Pack from Wellways Australia Carer Gateway
Early registrants (before 12pm, Wednesday 15 October) will also go into the draw to win bonus prizes, including a luxury two-night stay at RACV Noosa Resort and pamper packs from Ikatan Day Spa and Vanilla Mozi.
Walk In Wings major sponsor, Herbalife spokesperson said, “Herbalife is honoured to support Walk in Wings and witness the incredible work Sunshine Butterflies does to empower individuals with disability. Being part of such a meaningful event, one that brings the community together to promote inclusion and make a positive impact, is truly a privilege.”
Event details:
Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Time: 6am – 8am
Location: Noosa River, Starting at the Lions Park, Gympie Terrace
Walk: 3km accessible walk
Register Now: www.walkinwings.com.au
