“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
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
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.
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
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
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
1 August 2023 “Joining Forces for Pedestrian Accessibility: A Unified Call to Action by a 30-Strong Alliance” The Queensland Walking Alliance, a coalition of 30
Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland Accessible and inclusive tourism means making sure everyone can take part in tourism experiences. This involves creating a welcoming
What is the new ‘Soft Hiking’ Tik Tok trend? While adrenaline-pumping adventures like extreme hiking and rock climbing are popular in Queensland, there’s a quieter,
When it comes to walking the paths of Queensland, choosing the right footwear is essential for comfort, support, and injury prevention. Whether you’re exploring city
By Anna Campbell On a Saturday in June, I joined the Indigenous Marathon Foundation – Mitchelton RAW walk and run group, for a reconciliation parkrun
News from Angela Wright, President, Queensland Walks. Logos are important. Not just because they help people recognise a brand and its products or services. They
Walkable Brisbane: A move in the right direction to walk, roll and stroll in Brisbane. Queensland Walks congratulates Brisbane City Council on the release of
“Being able to easily, safely and happily walk in a neighbourhood means a community that is more social. It is very conducive to building community,”
Craig’s Story: Safer streets for children “When I walk with my children, I get to see the world through their eyes and delight in their
When it’s footy season, Mydi and her dad, Daniel, like to walk and catch public transport to the big games. One night after a match,
Creating sustainable benefits from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games The Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve the walkability
Elisha Matthews likes nothing more than rolling along the Brisbane River in her wheelchair to get a daily dose of fresh air and to meet
Olive’s enthusiasm for walking is contagious. She sometimes even breaks into a run. “Being a mature age walker, I prefer to stick to paths. I