
Active Travel
Active Travel is any activity where human energy is spent to travel, such as:
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Walking
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Cycling
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Scootering
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Skateboarding
The benefits of active travel include:
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Reduced impact on the environment,
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Increasing physical activity by including it into your daily routine,
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Improved health and wellbeing,
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Improved concentration and readiness to learn,
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Greater independence and resilience,
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Less traffic congestion around schools,
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Opportunities to socialise with others.
Ways to encourage Active Travel
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Review the resources available for schools and communities to promote Active Travel
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Check what strategy your child’s school has in place for active travel and if they have an active travel plan
Quick safety tips
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Always make sure your child is wearing an approved helmet when riding or skating to and from school. Ensure it fits properly and fastened. - check here on how to correctly fit a helmet
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Double check the bike or scooter is safe for use – no broken wheels, handlebars or frame, brakes work, and the size is correct.
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Walk or ride alongside them to check if the path is safe and to practice being a safe rider.
Never too old to be safe – check out the resources below:
Ride a bicycle safely
When can I let my child travel to and from school independently?
[Source: NSW Government. Healthy Kids, Road Safety Transport NSW]
Related pages
Keeping Active
Girls Keeping Active
Active Hobbies
Local Opportunities
Active Kids Vouchers
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