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Walk To School launch 2017

Walk To School

09 Oct 2017

AFL players help kick off Walk to School for 2017

Thousands of Victorian kids will be inspired by their AFL and AFLW heroes to walk, ride or scoot to school this October as VicHealth’s Walk to School program kicks off today across the state.

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kids walking to school

Walk To School

15 Dec 2017

Students walk to the moon and back as part of Walk to School month

Victorian primary school kids hit the streets, walking, riding, and scooting more than 1.6 million kilometres this October as part of VicHealth’s Walk to School program.

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A boy and girl playing at school

Parter Release

21 Feb 2017

Active transport and independent travel important for children

A new study published today in Health and Place has provided novel information on patterns of children’s active transport and independent travel that could be used to help children and adolescents be more physically active in the future.

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Hampden Specialist School kids with AFLW player Mel Hickey

Walk To School

23 Apr 2018

AFLW player Mel Hickey shows her skills with Hampden Specialist School kids for Walk to School

AFLW star Mel Hickey travelled to Hampden Specialist School to run a unique footy fun experience for the student’s winning results in the 2017 Walk to School program.

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Walk To School winners Labertouche Primary School

Walk To School

17 Apr 2018

Labertouche Primary School takes out Walk to School challenge

Labertouche Primary School students have taken out the top prize – a footy clinic with their AFL and AFLW heroes – for being the regional winner of VicHealth’s Walk to School program.

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Kids playing hopscotch at school

Walk to School campaign

14 Nov 2011

Tens of thousands join Victoria Walks to School Day 2011

This year, 60,000 kids walked, skated, scooted, skipped, cycled and even rode horses to school for fun and fitness on October 19.

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Kids walking to school

Walk to School campaign

16 Oct 2013

Victorians urged to sign up for VicHealths Walk to School in November

Victorian families are invited to join thousands of kids, parents and teachers, who will make walking a crucial part of their journey to school every day during November.

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Girl playing in a park

Walk to School campaign

06 Mar 2014

Nine Victorian primary schools named state's best walkers

Nine Victorian schools will receive $1000 of sports gear and the title of the state's best walkers, for securing the top spot in VicHealth's Walk to School competition.

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Kids walking to school

Walk to School campaign

19 Oct 2011

Motorists urged to slow down for Victoria Walks to School Day

Motorists have been urged to take extra care on the roads, as more than 70,000 primary school children from 370 schools across Victoria will be out and about.

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Father walking his kids home from school

Independent mobility

14 Aug 2013

Primary school years crucial for kids independent mobility

A two-year study has revealed the final years of primary school are critical for developing children’s confidence and independence to travel without their parents in their communities.

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Kids playing hopscotch at school

Walk to School campaign

04 Sep 2014

Victorian families challenged to Walk to School in October

VicHealth is calling on Victorian families to limber up and walk (or scoot, ride or roll!) to and from school every day in October.

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Two school girls at school

Walk to School campaign

01 Oct 2014

Melbourne City FC and VicHealth lace-up for Walk to School 2014

Melbourne City FC has joined forces with VicHealth to encourage school children across Victoria to take part in the 2014 Walk to School campaign.

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