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 […]
Step into Nature with 10,000 Steps
Our good friends at 10,000 Steps are adding another new toolkit to their suite of resources supporting workplaces, councils and communities to get more movement into their daily routine. The theme is Step into Nature and it’s all about getting out and exploring your local neighbourhoods, parks, trails, beaches and creeks. Research shows that just […]
Queensland Walks Submission on Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy
Summary Queensland Walks appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Bundaberg Integrated Transport Strategy (BITS) released by Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC). We commend the multi-modal approach to transport planning, supporting public and active transport, and linking transport to appropriate land use. This submission focuses on improving conditions for […]
Sunshine Coast Active Travel corridors
Sunshine Coast Council is planning to deliver two safe and inclusive active transport corridors for people walking, riding and using personal mobility devices. These corridors are between Mooloolaba and the University of the Sunshine Coast, and from Caloundra to Currimundi. When complete, the Mooloolaba to University (M2U) corridor will offer a 10-kilometre route connecting six […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
