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 project 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.
We are currently developing Step into Nature campaign resources and tools for use by organisations interested in encouraging their communities to be more physically active outdoors. These resources, informed by feedback and ideas shared with us by our 10,000 Steps Coordinators and Stakeholders throughout February and March, will be collated into a Step into Nature Stakeholder Toolkit. The Toolkit will include both ready-made and customisable templates for posters, flyers, social media tiles, educational resources, and other promotional materials.
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 access the Step into Nature Stakeholder Toolkit?
If you're a Coordinator in Queensland, you will have access to the Step into Nature Stakeholder Toolkit through the Coordinator Hub from the end of March 2025.
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.
Resources available NOW:
Evidence-based Articles on Physical Activity in Nature
The Benefits of Being Active in Nature
12 Ways to Get Your Steps up in Nature
Embracing nature: Accessible physical activity for all abilities
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
