Woodend in Macedon Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Robbie's Walk

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 8, 2026

1. Robbie's Walk Marker

Inscription. A pathway dedicated to Robbie Lodder

Robbie's life was short (11 years) yet he achieved so much in the inspiration he provided for the establishment of a Bone Marrow Registry in Australia, especially in the thoughts that other children like him would be helped through his efforts.

Robbie was an early candidate for consideration to receive Cord Blood as a potential cure. The Cord Blood Bank has been established in his memory.

Robbie would be particularly pleased that his memory now also lives on in the Woodend Children's Park, in a town where he spent many happy years and received so much support from the local community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine.

Location. 37° 21.323′ S, 144° 31.869′ E. Marker is in Woodend, Victoria, in Macedon Ranges Shire. It can be reached from High Street 0.1 kilometers east of Forest Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 High Street, Woodend VIC 3442, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

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Australasia,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in South Pacific,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Traditional Owners (a few steps from this marker); Mechanics Institute & State Library (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Woodend Court House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Woodend Memorial Clock Tower (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Woodend Memorial Clock Tower - World War II (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Woodend Memorial Clock Tower - World War I (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Woodend War Memorial Plaque (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Woodend RSL War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodend.

Robbie's Walk Marker in Woodend Children's Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, September 8, 2026

2. Robbie's Walk Marker in Woodend Children's Park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.