This session explores how participatory walkshops can bring communities, decision makers and local partners together to understand and improve walking environments. The session also highlights the Safe Cities, Safe Streets for Women and Girls project, exploring how environmental barriers and perceptions of safety can affect women’s participation in physical activity and walking, particularly in urban environments and after dark.
Date: 20 March 2025
Speakers
- Anna Campbell – Executive Officer, Queensland Walks
- Dr Laurel Johnson – Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland
Key themes
- Engaging communities in co-design and decision-making
- Using citizen science to strengthen local evidence
- Addressing environmental barriers to physical activity for women and girls
