2024 State Election Priorities
For the 2024 Queensland election, Queensland Walks identified four core election priorities to improve the walkability of Queensland. High level government commitment for walkable communities and programs in Queensland Increase funding for community representative organisations in active transport Increased local government walking infrastructure grants and investing in safer infrastructure for walking A commitment to ongoing […]
R U OK?
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 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. […]
Governor’s Walk
Thank you to Governor Jeannette Young for hosting a stunning walk in the grounds of Government House to celebrate Queensland Walks Month and Pawgust with Guide Dogs Australia. Robyn Littlewood of Health and Wellbeing Queensland could hardly contain her excitement at being surrounded by the beautiful dogs, in all their finery, from Guide Dogs Australia. […]
Walkabout Creek Mates4Mates
Walkabout Creek Hike A little bit of drizzle didn’t dampen the spirits of the Mates4Mates team on the Walkabout Creek hike on Tuesday morning 6th August 2024. Mates4Mates create pathways to recovery for Veteran’s and their families. Walking for health and well-being for both physical and mental health is an important tool for recovery. Walkabout […]
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 […]
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. […]
Camino de Queensland – win tickets to “The Way, My Way”
WIN one of 10 double passes to The Way, My Way, coming soon to cinemas MAY 16. Simply show us or tell us about a Camino de Queensland walk you did or are planning to do. It could be your walk to school, a rail trail, a multi-day trek, or around the block with your dog. The Way, My Way is the charming and captivating true story […]
