Walk Safely to School Day

Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event in Australia in which primary school children are encouraged to walk or commute safely to school,[1][2] an initiative of the Pedestrian Council of Australia[3] (which own the trademark[4]). It is held annually in May on a varying date.

Originally only held in New South Wales from 1999 to 2003, the event began nationally on 2 April 2004.

The event is sponsored by the Department of Health and Ageing, and is supported by all state, territory and local governments, the Heart Foundation, the Cancer Council, Planet Ark, Diabetes Australia, Beyond Blue, and the Australian Conservation Foundation. It is promoted by the Pedestrian Council of Australia.[5]

The trademark to "Walk Safely To School Day" is owned by the Pedestrian Council of Australia Limited.[4] Transport for NSW paid an estimated $214,500 as "Sponsorship fees for Walk Safely to School day 2024 program" in 2024.[6] Advertising and promotion for the day cost $138,024.85 in 2025 and $129,598.23 in 2024.[7] A grant of $5,000 grant for the day was made under the "TAC Community Road Safety Grant Program" in 2024.[8]

Past dates

2001: April 6
2002: April 5
2003: April 4
2004: April 2
2005: May 6[9]
2006: April 7[10]
2007: May 4[11]
2008: May 2[12]
2009: May 14[13]
2010: May 7[14]
2011: May 20[15]
2012: May 18[16]
2013: May 24[17]
2014: May 23[18]
2015: May 22[19]
2016: May 20[20]
2017: May 19[21]
2018: May 18[22]
2019: May 17[23]
2020: May 15[24]
2021: May 14[25]
2022: May 20[26]
2023: May 19[27]
2024: May 10[28]
2025: May 16[29]
2026: May 15[30]


See also

References

  1. ^ Saskia Mortarotti (13 May 2025). "Walk Safely to School Day". ABC News.
  2. ^ Sophie Gannon (15 May 2025). "Walk safe to school day to take over Perth streets to promote healthier futures for kids". PerthNow.
  3. ^ "Parents urged not to drive children to school". ABC News. 4 May 2007.
  4. ^ a b "Trade mark 2157950". IP Australia.
  5. ^ Anthony Albanese (May 2025). "MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER - WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY 2025" (PDF).
  6. ^ "Sponsorship Fees - 4200253981". Buy NSW. 28 May 2024. Archived from the original on 27 January 2026.
  7. ^ "FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025" (PDF). Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. p. 3.
  8. ^ Transport Accident Commission. "Approved projects". Victorian Government. Archived from the original on 29 January 2026.
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  29. ^ "SAVE THE DATE: NATIONAL WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY IS ON FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025" (PDF). Pedestrian Council of Australia.
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