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.
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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
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
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
Accessibility and Inclusion for walking, rolling and strolling: A Call to Action
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
Queensland’s best accessible tourism destinations
Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland The Queensland Government announced 2023 as the Year of Accessible Tourism. We are delighted! This announcement will support
