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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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Dr Robyn Littlewood
Dr Robyn Littlewood is the CEO of Health and Wellbeing Queensland. She spoke to Queensland Walks about designing healthy spaces for all Queenslanders to be active. “Walking can be hard for the 900,000 Queenslanders who have a disability. With my father requiring a power wheelchair for mobility, I am reminded of this every day. He has incomplete quadriplegia but that doesn’t stop him, nor should it.”
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
On the Rail Trail with Andrew Demack
Seeking somewhere nice to walk? Why not try a rail trail! We’re all looking for somewhere pleasant to exercise. Somewhere with great scenery, somewhere quiet, away from the cars, away from the noise and stress of the city. Queensland has an amazing resource that celebrates the history of our state while providing a safe place to exercise. […]
Join the Queensland Walk Explore Steps Challenge
10,000 Steps team launched the Queensland Walk Explore Steps Challenge on 1st August. Supported by Health and Wellbeing Queensland and the Queensland Government through ActiveKIT Round 2, the Challenge is bringing all Queensland member’s steps together to try to reach more than a BILLION steps in August.
