Walk Safely to School Day
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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.[citation needed]
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.[citation needed] 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]