A week without driving
Queensland Walks attended an inspiring morning for the Australian launch of “A Week Without Driving”, held in Morayfields on Wednesday morning. Organiser, Wendy Nash from getaroundcabocarfree.com.au spoke about the 40% of residents in Caboolture that don’t drive. Wendy emphasised the importance of advocating for safe places to walk, roll and stroll so that people could […]
2024 State Election Priorities
For the 2024 Queensland election, Queensland Walks identified four core election priorities to improve the walkability of Queensland. High level government commitment for walkable communities and programs in Queensland Increase funding for community representative organisations in active transport Increased local government walking infrastructure grants and investing in safer infrastructure for walking A commitment to ongoing […]
R U OK?
Queensland Walks Month focused on walking for mental health with a theme of “Good for the Soul”. The theme emphasised the holistic benefits of walking for the mind, body, heart, and soul. “Good for the Soul” was a reminder to take the time to walk, roll and stroll every day. In today’s busy world of […]
Queensland Prevention Symposium 2024
The 2024 Queensland Prevention Symposium provided a plethora of information and opportunities for Queensland Walks on the 3rd and 4th of September. Walking for health and well-being, and the need for improved infrastructure for walking was high on the agenda of many of the featured speakers. Queensland Walks’, Anna Campbell, presented on Sun Safe People […]
Queensland Road Safety Week
Queensland Road Safety Week: 26-30 August 2024 Safe walkways and crossings, attentive driving. As we join the community in recognising Road Safety Week, Queensland Walks is keen to shine a light on the importance of creating safe, accessible, and enjoyable walking environments for everyone. Queensland Walks encourages the promotion and enforcement of safe driving practices. […]
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 the rainy weather, the attendees included council staff, community groups, not for profits, health and wellbeing, representatives for disabilities, bicycle users, climate advocates, universities, young people and pram users. Whilst […]
Governor’s Walk
Thank you to Governor Jeannette Young for hosting a stunning walk in the grounds of Government House to celebrate Queensland Walks Month and Pawgust with Guide Dogs Australia. Robyn Littlewood of Health and Wellbeing Queensland could hardly contain her excitement at being surrounded by the beautiful dogs, in all their finery, from Guide Dogs Australia. […]
Walkabout Creek Mates4Mates
Walkabout Creek Hike A little bit of drizzle didn’t dampen the spirits of the Mates4Mates team on the Walkabout Creek hike on Tuesday morning 6th August 2024. Mates4Mates create pathways to recovery for Veteran’s and their families. Walking for health and well-being for both physical and mental health is an important tool for recovery. Walkabout […]
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 ready to celebrate! This year’s theme, “Good for the Soul,” emphasises the holistic benefits of walking for the mind, body, heart, and soul. It’s time to remind ourselves to take […]
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 the Soul” and Mates4mates have many a story of how a simple walk creates great health and well-being outcomes. The Walkabout Creek Walk is for registered Mates. https://mate4mates.org
