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
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 […]
Walking Network Plans 2023-24
Walking Network Plans for Queensland announced for 2023-24 What do the following Queensland Councils have in common? Banana Shire Council Brisbane City Council Bundaberg Regional Council Burdekin Shire Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council Etheridge Shire Council Flinders Shire Council Isaac Regional Council Longreach Regional Council Murweh Shire Council North Burnett Regional Council Scenic Rim Regional […]
Exploring our rich history with Walkabout Cultural Adventures
Nestled in the lush Daintree region is a locally owned and operated tour business that offers visitors a rare opportunity to connect with First Nations culture while exploring the breathtaking landscapes and walkways of this ancient land.
Dreamtime connections with Ben Barker
Walking is something our people have been doing for many thousands of years. Walkabout is the word we use to describe taking time out and going for a walk and connecting with land and country. And we still do that today. When you walkabout, you just get on the street and connect your feet to […]
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
5 great South East Queensland walking destinations accessible by public transport
Tracy Kolbe-Alexander Prof Tracy Kolbe-Alexander is Associate Head of School (Research), and the program Discipline Lead for Public Health in the School of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Southern Queensland, as well as Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town (South Africa). The focus of Tracy’s research is on the […]
Men’s Walk and Talk: The power of human connection
Mental health challenges continue to affect millions of men worldwide, and Queensland is no exception. The pressure to conform to societal expectations, financial stress, relationship issues, and other life stresses mean that at some stage, 1 in 7 men will suffer depression and 1 in five will experience anxiety. Men’s Walk n Talk was established […]
Bernie’s Story: Walking for health and happiness
Walking has always been a part of Bernie’s life. Now that he’s older, it’s his main form of exercise. Bernie has both Parkinson’s Disease and Type 1 Diabetes, but he refuses to be defined by his illnesses. “I see walking as a crucial part of my treatment. It helps me mentally and emotionally, as well […]
