National Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is on Friday 17 May. Now in its 20th year, the campaign encourages all primary school children, their parents and carers to walk and commute regularly and safely to school. Supported by the Australian Government, the event seeks to promote road safety, health, public transport and the environment.

A promotional kit containing WSTSD posters, stickers and information has been posted to every primary school in Australia and is due to arrive by the end of this week to each location. Further information about WSTSD is available on the CEDoW website.

The objectives of WSTSD are to -

-Encourage parents and carers to walk to school with primary school age children.

-Promote the health benefits of walking and create regular walking habits.

-Help children develop vital road crossing skills and ensure children up to the age of 10 years hold an adult's hand when crossing the road.

-Reduce car dependency and traffic congestion.

-Reduce the level of air pollution created by motor vehicles.

-Promote the use of public transport.