Students across Shoalhaven will take steps towards a healthier future this Friday (19 May) for National Walk Safely to School Day.
The annual event aims to raise awareness of the health, road safety and environmental benefits of regular walking and other forms of active transport.
It comes as figures show as many as 1 in 4 Australian children are overweight or obese.
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The Pedestrian Council of Australia is encouraging local families to ditch the car and put their best foot forward.
