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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
National Road Safety Week 5 – 12 May 2024
National Road Safety Week is on 5 – 12 May Drive so others survive Every year, approximately 1200 people are killed and another 44,000* are seriously injured on Australian roads. Traffic injury is the biggest killer of Australian children under 15 and the second-biggest killer of all Australians aged between 15 and 24. These numbers […]
Exercise Right Week 20 – 26 May 2024
Just moving for 30 minutes a day can make a world of difference to your health and well-being! Whether you’re suffering from an injury, battling something bigger like cancer, dementia or diabetes, or you just want to up your fitness game, it’s important to get the right advice from an exercise and movement expert to ensure you’re exercising […]
We’re hiring!
We’re Hiring! Work for Queensland Walks Business Development and Communications role We are looking for a collaborative team member who is energetic, self-sufficient, and motivated and will work successfully within a small and dynamic team (staff and volunteers) and have confidence to work autonomously. You may have a background in NFP advocacy, active transport planning, […]
