1 in 5 Queenslanders have a disability. That’s why accessibility and inclusion for walking, rolling and strolling is a priority. From public transport and public spaces, to access to parks, shops and connected footpaths and kerb ramps, advocating for an inclusive and accessible Queensland is essential, well ahead of the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
Is your street accessible? Let us know via the Walk My Street tool. Read more about our Queensland Walking Alliance Call to Action.
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Extreme Heat Awareness Day
Heatwaves are Australia’s deadliest environmental disaster. Climate change is making summers longer and hotter, and heatwaves more dangerous. Our cities are sweltering as the urban
A week without driving (or more)
Join us for a week without driving Monday, September 29 – Sunday, October 5, 2025 Could you go for a week without driving? Maybe you
Footpaths. Stranded assets in the suburbs
This article was reprinted with permission from the author, Prue Oswin. Many footpaths are stranded assets. They are cut off from nearby infrastructure by roads
Safe Cities Safe Streets project Sandra McLean
A collaboration between Zonta Club of Brisbane, Queensland Walks and University of Queensland Words by Sandra McLean Zonta Club of Brisbane (ZCB) is part of
Why walkable neighbourhoods are vital for healthy ageing
Why walkable neighbourhoods are vital for healthy ageing Words by Dr Rhonda Anderson, Fit and Well. Walking, as simple as it seems, is the backbone
Announcing the 2025 Queensland Walks Month theme: ‘Walk My Queensland’
Walk My Queensland What Does ‘Walk My Queensland’ mean? Walk My Queensland is the theme for Queensland Walks Month 2025 — a celebration of walking,
Walkshop Case Study: walking at night in the city – Suncorp Stadium precinct
Safe Cities | Safe Streets for Women and Girls Date: 21 May 2025 Location: Suncorp Stadium and surrounds, Brisbane Focus: Safety, walkability, and visibility for women and girls
National Road Safety Week 2025: Celebrating a Walkshop in Kingaroy
As we mark National Road Safety Week, Queensland Walks is highlighting the importance of safer streets for everyone—especially those who walk. Last week, we hosted
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
International Women’s Day Night Walk 7 March
Join us for an International Women’s Day Safe Cities | Safe Streets Nighttime Walk on Friday 7th March. The theme for IWD 2025 is
Queensland Walks provides ideas to the 100 Day Review
Queensland Walks knows that walkability will be key to a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read Queensland Walks’ recommendations.
Glen Power’s call for a greener Queensland
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), QLD Chapter President, Urbis Director of Design, and Landscape Architect Glen Power has called for professionals in the design
New Kangaroo Point Bridge
Greg Vann, President Queensland Walks Shared via LinkedIn Green bridge no. 7 (or is it 8, think I’ve lost count!). Got along today (dodging the
Have your say on a new Walking Network Plan for Burleigh
The City of Gold Coast wants your input into drafting a Walking Network Plan (WNP) for Burleigh’s hidden green spaces and natural areas. The call
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
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
Movement and Place webinar hosted by PIA
In 2024, the Department of Transport and Main Roads committed to the design and implementation of a Movement and Place policy and Movement and Place
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
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
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
Queensland Walks provides feedback to the Walkable Brisbane Strategy
Queensland Walks Feedback on the draft Walkable Brisbane Strategy Have you read the Walkable Brisbane Strategy? Read Queensland Walks thoughts on what we need to