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25.01.2022 Thanks so much to Paddington Public School for participating in this NewsLocal shoot last week! Only 5 days to go until the big day, so get ready to put your best foot forward and walk to school this Friday! #WSTSD

25.01.2022 These Queensland kids are definitely getting into the spirit of Walk Safely to School Day! If you are associated with a Queensland school that has big plans for event day this year (Friday, September 11), make sure to contact our Queensland PR team via [email protected]

25.01.2022 Walk Safely to School Day is Friday, September 11th. Have you got your stickers ready? We are so excited to see all the healthy smiling faces of these amazing young kids involved! Don't forget to tag us with your pictures. #wstsd

24.01.2022 Primary school aged children across Australia are facing the extremely disturbing childhood obesity epidemic which continues to affect 1 in 4* children at critical levels. The best exercise for all of us is regular walking so put your feet first these school holidays and get moving #WSTSD *ABS: National Health Survey: First Results, 2017-18

24.01.2022 Are you ready to put your feet first this Friday for National Walk Safely to School Day? #WSTSD

23.01.2022 Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 21st anniversary of National Walk Safely to School Day today! Your support of this important community initiative is greatly appreciated. We would love to know your school's feedback on this year's national campaign.... Please take part in our short survey here: https://bit.ly/3ikY95W And remember, active kids are smarter kids! So let's walk plenty in 2020

23.01.2022 This year’s health crisis presents no better time to build walking into kid's daily routine, whether it’s an hour from home to the local park or simply strolling round the block for daily iso-walks. Remember, active kids are smarter kids. Friday 11 September 2020 is National Walk Safely to School Day. While the event is unable to go ahead in Victoria we say - #walkplenty2020 #wstsd #stepintospring

23.01.2022 As the weather warms up in the ACT, it's the perfect time to #stepintospring and take part in the annual Walk Safely to School Day! #WSTSD Red Hill Primary School

23.01.2022 Some of the excited Mount Carmel College, Hobart students trying out their new t-shirts in preparation for Walk Safely to School Day. 11 days to go!

22.01.2022 Walk Safely to School Day is so pleased to have the support of Leigh and Maxi from Live Learn Survive! They have been taking their important water and fire safety education workshops to kids in schools across Australia, and the world, over the past few years. Has your school had a visit from the Live Learn Survive team? And where do you recognise Maxi's face from, on your TV screen? Watch on for his message in the lead-up to Walk Safely to School Day this Friday. Just three more sleeps...

20.01.2022 Here is your reminder to walk plenty in 2020! How many steps will you take this week? #WSTSD

20.01.2022 Team Victoria, we are almost there and it’s now it's time to step into spring! Friday 11 September 2020 is National Walk Safely to School Day, no matter where children are learning during the state’s current lockdown. According to @CSIROnews, 41% of Australians say they have exercised less while 34% say they have increased snacking during COVID-19. We can’t let this pandemic become an obesity epidemic. Lets’ all get out and celebrate spring! #GettingThroughThisTogether #wstsd #stepintospring

19.01.2022 Is your school planning something special for National Walk Safely to School Day? We would love to hear about your plans! You can register your school for publicity opportunities today at walk.com.au #WSTSD

19.01.2022 Planning your walk to school for National Walk Safely to School Day? Why not organise to meet with friends at least 1km away from school and walk the rest of the way together! #WSTSD

19.01.2022 Remember to always hold your child's hand on the footpath and when crossing the road all year round! #WSTSD

19.01.2022 There are a number of scenic walking routes across Australia like Bondi to Bronte in New South Wales and the Mt. Lofty hiking trail in South Australia. Where are you favourite walking spots? #WSTSD

19.01.2022 Happy school holidays! Don't forget to stay active these holidays and build walking into your everyday routine #WSTSD

18.01.2022 Throwback to 2014... We love this photo of ex-Queensland Firebirds' netball player/captain Laura Geitz (who was also the captain of the Aussie team that won gold in the 2014 Commonwealth Games!). Laura has been a great supporter of Walk Safely to School Day in Queensland.

17.01.2022 Some of the gang from St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Riverside with their friends from Tasmania Police after their walk this morning. Looks like they had fun!

16.01.2022 Team Victoria, we are almost there. Well done on holding on and taking care of everyone in the community by staying home and staying safe. While we have a sometime to go we are to be congratulated. Celebrate National Walk Safely to School Day in the sunshine today by walking together with the kids and set great habits for the future. Because active kids are smarter kids! #walkplenty2020 #wstsd #GettingThroughThisTogether

15.01.2022 Families who walk together stay fit and healthy together! Tag your walking buddy below #WSTSD

15.01.2022 Did you know that children require at least 60 minutes per day of physical activity? The easiest way to achieve this is to build walking into your daily routine. Why not schedule a daily walk with friends and family to stay active and social! #WSTSD

15.01.2022 In light of the Federal Government directives regarding COVID-19, the Pedestrian Council of Australia (PCA) wishes to advise that Walk Safely to School Day has been postponed. The annual event, now in its 21st year, was scheduled for 15 May 2020. Chairman and CEO of the Pedestrian Council, Harold Scruby said the health, safety and wellbeing of the Country’s children, parents, carers, teachers and school communities are the PCA’s highest priority.... Given that the situation is changing daily, there is too much uncertainty in the foreseeable future to proceed with the event in May. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and act in accordance with formal advice. Hopefully we can reschedule once things settle down, but we can’t confirm when at this stage, he said. The community initiative aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long term well-being of our children. Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking also has a favourable impact on their cognitive and academic performance. Scruby went on to say that he did not make this decision lightly. "I am committed to fostering healthy walking habits in all Australians. Although this campaign will not go ahead in the near future, I hope the messages in relation to the importance of keeping our children active over this uncertain time are not forgotten," he said. For more information, please visit www.walk.com.au/WSTSD/

14.01.2022 Friday 11 September 2020 is National Walk Safely to School Day. While the event is unable to go ahead in Victoria due to Stage Four restrictions, it’s a timely reminder to all children and adults that walking regularly significantly improves mental health and well-being. We have only one hour of exercise daily so let’s use it wisely Victoria! #walkplenty2020 #wstsd #GettingThroughThisTogether

14.01.2022 Students and staff from Bracknell Primary School in Northern Tasmania had a ball walking to school! A great start to the day!

13.01.2022 Have you started planning your National Walk Safely to School Day activity? Why not celebrate on Friday 11 September with a healthy breakfast! Head to walk.com.au for tips on how to host a healthy breakfast #WSTSD

12.01.2022 Happy Walk Safely to School Day everyone, from our Queensland friends Andrew and Damian from the TV show LEGO Masters Australia (check them out at Clicking Bricks and on Instagram at @clickingbricks_au). That's also them, waiting patiently at the school crossing in their blue car! We hope you enjoy your walk this morning and continue to "Step plenty in 2020".

12.01.2022 The kids over at Singleton Primary School have put on their sneakers and they've been getting some walking practice in ahead of Walk Safely to School Day on Friday September 11th. If you haven't registered yet, head on over to www.walk.com.au for all the details - we can't wait to see you there!

11.01.2022 Ruby from our NSW team has been a big fan of WSTSD a while now - her and her friends have been walking since 2005! Grab your friends and get out there this Friday!

10.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that National Walk Safely to School Day has been rescheduled and will now take place on Friday 11 September 2020, following the easing in COVID-19 restrictions. Join us this September in making those important steps towards a healthier future! Visit walk.com.au for more information.

08.01.2022 It's not too late to register your school for publicity opportunities. Head to walk.com.au to register today #WSTSD

08.01.2022 Throwback Thursday to 2011 when we were joined by Julia Gillard for National Walk Safely to School Day! What are your favourite #WSTSD moments?

07.01.2022 Thanks to Michelle Roberts MLA - Member for Midland for joining Woodbridge Primary School this morning for Walk Safely to School Day - what a fantastic morning!

04.01.2022 Throwback to 2018's weather cross with 10 News First Adelaide's Kate Freebairn at St John's Grammar School in Belair, SA. National Walk Safely to School Day is just around the corner - how are you taking part this year? #WSTSD

04.01.2022 Students from Bowen Road Primary School and Constable Banks-Smith from Tasmania Police are getting excited about Walk Safely to School Day! It isn't too late for Tasmanian schools to get on board. Contact [email protected] to find out how you can be a part of the action down south.

03.01.2022 This morning our ambassador, Professor Patrick McGorry AO spoke with TODAY about the importance of building walking into the daily routine of young Australians, especially off the back of the COVID-19 lockdowns. The countdown is now on until our annual event which will take place on Friday 11 September Visit walk.com.au for more information!

03.01.2022 Throwback to 2017... Check out Brisbane City Council's Active School Travel mascots getting in on the Walk Safely to School Day fun with the kids at Nundah State School. Even though it was a wet event day that year, the kids still had a ball!

02.01.2022 Primary school aged children are returning to school next week. Have you planned your walk to or from school? Don't forget, walking has a favourable impact on our physical and mental health so put your feet first and stay active this school term #WSTSD