Stride and Ride
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Encourage your child to walk or ride to get places.
Walking and riding are great ways to increase physical activity as well as reduce traffic congestion and promote a healthier environment.
Information and Ideas
For children aged 0-5 years:
Road and pedestrian safety - booklets and brochures - developed by the Smart Steps Program, Western Australia
Starting Out Safely - road safety parent information resources developed by the Early Learning Association Australia and the Victorian Government
RACT Child Safety - Information for parents about keeping children safe in cars and near roads
For children aged 5-12 years:
How to encourage walking and riding in the school community
Travelling to School - tips from the Department for Education, Children and Young People
Information for the whole family:
Ride2School Parents Place - resources from Bicycle Network that support parents to encourage children to walk or ride to school
Even more information:
Find other programs and website that promote active transport and eating well