Queensland Walks is expanding!
Greg Vann, Queensland Walks President Walking is fundamental in everything we do. It enables us to get around and visit and create connections. It underpins how our communities and economy operate. As the peak advocacy for walking, we’re delighted that we have been able to expand our resources with the addition of more great staff […]
Jane’s Walk 2025
In 1961, urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs release a book called The Death and Life of Great American Cities. It championed walkable, community-oriented neighbourhoods and included discussions around heritage preservation, green spaces, and urban development. The book had a major impact on people’s interested in urban planning and, in 2007, it inspired a group of […]
Queensland Walks welcomes Tanya Smith
Hi, I’m Tanya Smith I’m pleased to be joining Queensland Walks as the Project Manager for Walkshops and Community Advocacy. I have a background in the not-for-profit, community, and government sectors, and I’m passionate about creating positive, lasting change within communities. My experience focuses on community engagement, program development, and designing spaces and places that […]
Queensland Walks provides ideas to the 100 Day Review
Queensland Walks knows that walkability will be key to a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read Queensland Walks’ recommendations.
Glen Power’s call for a greener Queensland
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), QLD Chapter President, Urbis Director of Design, and Landscape Architect Glen Power has called for professionals in the design industry to take proactive steps in contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for the state. AILA is a contributor to the Queensland Walking Alliance which is facilitated by Queensland […]
11 Rockhampton schools to receive safety upgrades
We’re thrilled to see that 11 schools across the Rockhampton Region will benefit from $2.7 million in funding from the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ (TMR) School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP). The funds will deliver vital safety improvements, including intersection modifications, new footpaths, and enhanced pedestrian facilities. The STIP program has already made a […]
Raised Crossing Training Courses: March
We want wombats! The next Safe Systems Solutions Raised Crossing Training Course commences in March. The course is purposefully designed around one powerful treatment that helps people walk, roll and stroll – the raised priority crossing! With this focus, the course covers a vast array of principles around planning and designing for safety, accessibility and […]
Why mother’s guilt isn’t the point
This article was reprinted with permission from the author, Prue Oswin. Numerous mothers have confessed to me they don’t let their children walk or ride to school, in a guilty way. It’s often followed by ‘there’s just this one crossing’. I ask them about it and usually agree with their judgement. It’s high risk, it […]
Walking, running rolling and strolling into 2025
Welcome to walking, running rolling and strolling in Queensland in 2025. It has been a hot and wet start to the year for walking. Whether you’re walking to the shops or work, walking to the bus or enjoying a beach or bushwalk, there’s no doubt that a tree or a structural shelter is a walkers’ […]
An end of year message from our Executive Officer, Anna Campbell
Walking, rolling and strolling is fundamental to everyone’s lives. That’s why we’ve been excited to see so many new walk-friendly places opened, and new walking-friendly policy released. Kangaroo Point Bridge opens Neville Bonner Bridge opens New walking paths to boost suburban lifestyles Wangetti Trail first section opens Movement and Place webinar hosted by PIA Over […]
