12 Nov, 2013
Last updated: 16 Nov, 2014
The results of a two-year study conducted by the University of Melbourne and VicHealth reveal the final years of primary school are critical for developing children's confidence and independence to travel without their parents.
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The Stepping Out study conducted by the University of Melbourne and VicHealth aimed to increase understanding of how children negotiate independent travel, and to find ways to encourage children to walk independently and foster health and wellbeing.
The results of the two-year study have revealed the final years of primary school are critical for developing children's confidence and independence to travel without their parents.
