It’s never too late to start being more physically active. People of all ages can improve their health and well-being by doing some regular physical activity.

Every Step Counts is a series of measured and marked walking routes with attractive totem pole and stencil signs at various intervals, identifying distances in steps and metres.

The purpose of the signage is to encourage and support Rockhampton residents of all ages to take physical activity for leisure, health and active transport.

Rockhampton City Council and the CQU-based 10 000 Steps program have worked together to complete eight identified 10 000 Steps walking routes for the city.

Rockhampton City Mayor Cr Margaret Strelow said that the completion of the eight walking routes was a reflection of Rockhampton City Council’s commitment to support the 10 000 Steps project.

The complete portfolio includes five walkways on the northside (Kawana, Frenchville Road, Berserker/Frenchville, Duthie Park and Lakes Creek) and three on the southside (Allenstown, Wandal and the Lagoon).

“It is hoped that by providing information on local path location, distances and signage, families and individuals will be encouraged to use the walkways around the city for active and recreational transport," said Anetta Hinchliffe, Implementation Manager for 10 000 Steps.

The walkway maps will be included in the 2005 RCC Community Directory.

The 10 000 Steps Rockhampton project, funded by Queensland Health and based at Central Queensland University, is a community-based and multi-strategy program focused on physical activity and the social determinants of health.

Details via www.10000steps.org.au or contact Anetta Hinchliffe 4923 2171.