Starting school and moving to secondary school are important milestones for students and their families. These transitions often involve changes to travel routines, increased independence and new road environments.

Schools can support students, parents and carers to plan safe travel to and from school. Clear and consistent road safety messages can help families establish safe routines, identify potential risks and make informed decisions about walking, riding, travelling by car or using public transport.

Transition to Kindergarten

Starting Kindergarten may be the first time a child regularly travels to and from school. Young children are still developing the skills needed to understand and respond safely to traffic and require close adult supervision.

Access information and resources to help schools communicate with parents and carers about establishing safe travel, arrival and departure routines.

Transition to Kindergarten

Transition to Year 7

Moving to Year 7 often brings significant changes to how students travel. Students may travel longer distances, use public transport, walk or ride independently, or navigate unfamiliar and more complex road environments.

Planning and practising new journeys before secondary school begins can help students develop confidence, understand potential risks and make safer travel choices.

Access information and resources to support students and families as they prepare for the transition to secondary school.

Transition to Year 7