 Walter is a patron for Cystic Fibrosis Australia, an ambassador for Dementia Australia, the Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Make A Wish Foundation (South West Victoria) and Barwon Health and also does work for the Neuroscience Foundation and a number of other charitable and community groups.Walter is also the Patron for Samoyed Club of Victoria.Denis also hosts the Carols By Candlelight in Dandenong every year.