Anthony Hayward has founded an Aboriginal men's walking group in the far west New South Wales town of Broken Hill.

The Ngiyapaa man formed the community-led group to create a safe space for local men in the area, aiming to work closely with his peers in the hope of shining a light on mental and physical health.

Mr Hayward said he was inspired by the Sydney-based Tribal Warriors Aboriginal Association (TYAA), which empowers Indigenous people to become strong proud members of society.

"They do Aboriginal men's walking groups down in Sydney, and I thought, 'We need this in our community," Mr Hayward told the ABC.

"It's so simple — these guys get together every Friday, we just walk and talk.

"Everyone has a laugh, everyone gets to know each other."

TYAA encouraged Mr Hayward to start his own group, which aims to motivate locals as well as other Aboriginal communities across Australia.

Mr Hayward said since starting the walking group numbers of participants have fluctuated, however numbers are gradually increasing.

The group starting with two or three weekly walkers, shortly increasing to approximately 10 semi-regular participants ageing from early teens to mid 50s.

Despite having a "more the merrier" attitude, Mr Hayward said his focus was providing a safe space for the men and encouraging them to be positive about themselves and their community.

Dieri and Barkindji man Darren Bates, 54, joins the men's walking group every Friday morning.

After experiencing a heart attack earlier in the year, Mr Bates said the men's group is more than a social occasion.

"I could have died so I am trying to keep fit, and walking helps the old heart keep going," Mr Bates told ABC.

"You feel good (after the walk), you feel relaxed, go home, have a wash and can just go about your day (or to) work."

The supportive interactions have benefited Mr Bates in multiple ways, helping him stay maintain his decision to quit smoking following his heart attack.

Walk discussions range from personal topics, broader community issues and interest areas such as sports.

Assisting in bridging the generational gap, Ngiyampaa man Sheldon Hall, who works with school-aged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, regularly joins the walks.

Hall told the ABC the group helps bridge a gap between younger generations and ideal male role models.

"It's good to show the boys (that) you can break that cycle and there is more to being an Aboriginal man, and a proud one," Mr Halls said.

Specialising in Aboriginal mental health, Waanyi and Jaru man Gregory Phillips is a major support when it comes to solution-focused groups.

"Support, understanding, connection, respect, this is in short supply in society for Aboriginal men, so any place they can get it is important," Mr Phillips said.

With positive-focused academic advice supporting his initiative, Mr Hayward intends to remain committed to ensuring the Broken Hill walking group continues benefiting local Aboriginal men.

Mr Hayward also has ambitions to inspire other communities who hope to create their own safe spaces.