Stepping up: Walking to School to become easier as NSW Government invests in safe walking

A Western Sydney primary school is the latest to benefit from the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active grants, as families across the state are encouraged to leave the car at home more often this National Walk Safely to School Day.



Data shows less than 25 per cent of NSW school children currently walk or ride to and from school, down from 75 per cent 40 years ago.



Canterbury-Bankstown Council has received a $600,000 grant to install upgraded paths and crossings at Canterbury South Public School that will link to existing walking and cycling networks in the local area.

Read full the media release here (PDF, 100.75 KB).