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Children across Queensland are set to put their feet first and journey towards a healthier future this National Walk Safely to School Day
Friday, May 14, marks the 22nd instalment of the event which aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits walking can provide.
Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking also has a favourable impact on
children’s cognitive and academic performance.
The campaign also encourages primary school-aged children to build walking into their daily
routine, by walking to and from school, not just on the day.
Pedestrian Council of Australia Chairman and CEO Harold Scruby said physical inactivity was a major risk factor for so many chronic diseases that could affect our kids at different stages of their lives, including mental illness, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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