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19 Oct 2010

Survey shows parental fear hinders kids physical activity

A VicHealth survey of 1500 Victorian residents has revealed their perceptions of stranger danger, traffic concerns and neighbourhood crime are the most common barriers to allowing children to walk to school.

Parental fear
14 Oct 2015

Parental fear: a barrier to the independent mobility of children

Helping parents to support children to safely travel and play outside independently as they grow.

Parental fear
07 Oct 2019

Parents' fear of judgement a barrier to kids walking to school

New research from health promotion foundation VicHealth has found parents are worried other parents would judge them harshly for allowing their kids to walk independently to school.

Walk To School
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