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.
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 […]
A walk in: Ipswich Central
Lighter, quicker, cheaper for shading on a hot footpath Queensland Walks visited Ipswich Central to meet with Erin Marchant, Place Manager, Ipswich City Council. Former Queensland Walks Board member and Ipswich Sport and Recreation Officer, Andrea Mann also joined us for the walking conversation on a 28 degree toasty spring day in beautiful historic Ipswich. […]
Walking Network Planning consultation: Brisbane
Consultation is now open on Walking Network Plans for Inala and Aspley, Brisbane. Submit your feedback!
Announcing our new President: Greg Vann
Queensland Walks announces new President, Greg Vann. We are pleased to announce that Queensland Walks board member Greg Vann has accepted the nomination to lead Queensland Walks in the role of President. Queensland Walks thanks incumbent board member and former President Angela O’Dea (formerly Wright) for her tireless efforts since Michelle Wade vacated the President […]
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024
Honouring First Nations Traditions and Leadership Queensland Walks celebrates NAIDOC Week honouring the rich history and enduring cultural practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and our community leaders. Congratulations to Natasha Leslie who was recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards as Finalist- Sportsperson. Natasha, a proud Gummipingal woman of the Worimi people from […]
Masimba’s story: Discovery through walking
Masimba’s story Whenever Masimba moves to a new place, he likes to discover it through walking. “Walking is a way to build your confidence in a new place,” he says. “I am very curious, and I like to use my feet to discover and figure things out.” Being observant also feeds into his work as […]
Jane’s Walk 2024 Meadowbrook
Jane’s Walk 2024: Healthy Streets, Meadowbrook, Logan Tickets Queensland Walks and PIA QLD Women in Planning are excited to announce that we are hosting Jane’s Walk 2024. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by urbanist Jane Jacobs, with the walks taking place in hundreds of cities around the world. […]
Camino de Queensland – win tickets to “The Way, My Way”
WIN one of 10 double passes to The Way, My Way, coming soon to cinemas MAY 16. Simply show us or tell us about a Camino de Queensland walk you did or are planning to do. It could be your walk to school, a rail trail, a multi-day trek, or around the block with your dog. The Way, My Way is the charming and captivating true story […]
Anna Campbell talks to Steve Austin ABC Radio
We spoke to Steve Austin, ABC Brisbane Radio, about making our streets safer for walking Friday 19 April 2024, Queens Street Mall, Brisbane You can listen to the interview here [from 22 minutes] Queensland Walks is alarmed about the number of people in Queensland who have been killed while they walk. In less than 4 […]
