World Children's day a reminder of why road safety education matters
20 November marks World Children’s Day, a global reminder of every child’s right to safety and wellbeing. One of the biggest risks faced by children and young people worldwide is road trauma, and schools play an essential role in reducing it.
20 November 2025
A global and local issue
Around the world, many children walk or ride long distances to school, often in high-risk environments. Here in Australia, road incidents remain a leading cause of injury for young people, whether they’re pedestrians, passengers, cyclists or new e-bike riders.
Why schools make a difference
Embedding explicit teaching of road safety:
builds lifelong safe travel habits
helps students recognise and respond to risks
supports active travel in safe, informed ways
aligns directly with the PDHPE curriculum from K–12.
Support for teachers
Schools can access a wide range of curriculum-aligned, evidence-based resources, including (°â€“6), (7–12, Life Ready road safety learning, and professional learning from the Road Safety ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Team.
A timely reminder
World Children’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on how we help keep students safe. Prioritising road safety education ensures every child can travel safely and confidently in their community.
- Teaching and learning