1 in 5 Queenslanders have a disability. That’s why accessibility and inclusion for walking, rolling and strolling is a priority. From public transport and public spaces, to access to parks, shops and connected footpaths and kerb ramps, advocating for an inclusive and accessible Queensland is essential, well ahead of the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
Is your street accessible? Let us know via the Walk My Street tool. Read more about our Queensland Walking Alliance Call to Action.
Latest Accessibility Articles
Toowoomba weWALK
Learning, sharing ideas, and frank discussions with a dose of fun, were the order of the morning at the weWALK Toowoomba WALKshop on Wednesday. Despite
Queensland Walks Month – August 2024
Are you ready to celebrate the most popular recreational activity in Queensland? Queensland Walks Month starts on the 1st of August 2024. Let’s get
Are you a Mate?
Queensland Walks is proud to support Mates4Mates on their Walkabout Creek walk in Queensland Walks Month in August. Our theme this year is “Good for
Queensland Walks provides feedback to the Walkable Brisbane Strategy
Queensland Walks Feedback on the draft Walkable Brisbane Strategy Have you read the Walkable Brisbane Strategy? Read Queensland Walks thoughts on what we need to
Dr Robyn Littlewood
Dr Robyn Littlewood is the CEO of Health and Wellbeing Queensland. She spoke to Queensland Walks about designing healthy spaces for all Queenslanders to be active. “Walking can be hard for the 900,000 Queenslanders who have a disability. With my father requiring a power wheelchair for mobility, I am reminded of this every day. He has incomplete quadriplegia but that doesn’t stop him, nor should it.”
Isabelle’s Story: Advocating for a safe, inclusive and walkable world
“It’s wrong that women should have to be afraid so close to their home or anywhere,” she Isabelle. Later on this led Isabelle to advocate to her local councillor to get lights installed in the park. It took about a year to happen, but the lights were finally installed which improved the walkability in her local neighbourhood
