Increase
active transport
every day
Active transport is walking, riding or actively
travelling to or from your destination. It is a free
way to keep the whole family active every day
and learn about your local area.
Tips to help your family use active
transport every day:
Walk or ride with your
family instead of taking the
car when travelling a short
way.
Let children over two years
of age be active and not
always rely on a stroller.
If you need to drive
somewhere, park the car a
short distance away and
walk the rest of the way.
Using public transport can
be a cheaper travel option
than driving.
Teach your child traffic
safety rules and practise
these as a family by walking
to local places such as the
park.
Hold your child’s hand when
crossing the road.
As a driver, a passenger and
a pedestrian, be a good role
model to your child.
Let your child have fun
along the way, such as
jumping over cracks in the
path or collecting things.
‘Filling the Gaps’ is a partner program of Kids –’Go for your life’, which is managed by Cancer Council Victoria and
Diabetes Australia – Vic. ‘Filling the Gaps’ is managed by The Royal Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Australian Catholic University.
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The whole family can enjoy using
active ways to travel every day.