Step into Nature - Promoting physical activity in nature for community-based health and well-being
CQUniversity’s 10,000 Steps team are developing a Step into Nature campaign with the aim of inspiring and encouraging people of all ages, abilities, and cultures to connect with nature and engage in regular active recreation and physical activity.
Delivered through the 10,000 Steps Program, the campaign encourages all Queenslanders to be physically active in their local natural environments. This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government Department of Sport, Racing, Olympic and Paralympic Games through an ActiveKIT grant.
During stage 1 of the project 'Consultation', we will be developing Step into Nature campaign resources and tools for use by organisations interested in encouraging their communities to be more physically active outdoors. We will be seeking valuable feedback and ideas from our 10,000 Steps Coordinators and Stakeholders through an online survey and via informal drop-in sessions in February and March 2025.
CONSULTATION
Talking with existing and interested local councils and community groups to co-create strategies that promote physical activity in nature in their region.
INNOVATION
Implementing innovate upgrades which increase interactive feedback on steps logged across Queensland on the 10,000 Steps website.
IMPLEMENTATION
Developing supportive resources, tools and campaign materials to support the implementation of a Step into Nature campaign in regions across Queensland.
How can you get involved?
If you're a Coordinator in Queensland, we would love to know what nature-based physical activity means to your community, and what steps data your organisation would find valuable. Your input will help shape new resources we create and make available for your use.
Share your thoughts!
- Complete our Step into Nature Campaign Survey to provide your valuable feedback.
PLUS, all registered Coordinators who complete the survey by Monday 17th of February go in the draw to WIN one of two Community Prize Packs with 25 pedometers, lanyards and logbooks.
- Drop-in for a chat (virtually) at one of our informal drop-in sessions. We'll be available to discuss your ideas and other feedback we've received, plus answer any questions you may have, during the following times:
- Tuesday 25th February, 11am-12pm
- Wednesday 5th March, 10am-11am
You can opt in to receive an invite to attend a drop-in session in the Survey or by contacting the project office.
Not a Coordinator?
If you would like to use the Step into Nature project to promote nature-based physical activity, become a Coordinator now! You'll gain access to our dedicated Coordinator Hub which is where all the resources will be available once developed. PLUS 10,000 Steps has many already established resources, tools, strategies, and engagement activities to support organisations to promote active living, and can also connect you with other supportive services within Queensland.
Become a Coordinator:
Step 1: Login or Create Your Account
Login to your existing account, or create and verify your 10,000 Steps Account.
Use your own email, not a shared or general inbox.
Step 2: Register Your Organisation
Step 3: Access Your Coordinator Hub
Once you've been approved by our team, check out your Coordinator Hub, including Coordinator Resources, Tournament Creation, and Coordinator Support.
Discover ways our partners are supporting Queenslanders to be active outdoors:
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Queensland Walks
Outdoors Queensland
The Step into Nature campaign is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through the ActiveKIT Super Round
