Get Kids Active frequently asked questions

What types of walking and riding projects are funded as part of the Get Kids Active program?

There were 30 walking and riding to school projects funded under the program during the 2024/25 financial year. 

This means 30 primary schools from across NSW will benefit from the improvements made to their local streets.

These projects will deliver a range of raised pedestrian crossings, footpaths and shared paths around schools to make it safer and easier for parents, carers and kids to walk or ride to school.

View the list of 2023-24 projects at Get Kids Active funding recipients and view the 2024-25 application information at Get NSW Active.
 

When will the projects be delivered?

Get Kids Active projects must be delivered within two years of councils being notified that they were successful.
 

What is the criteria for funding?

Funding of $10 million will go towards neighbourhood street improvements around local NSW schools. The Get Kids Active program will fund projects between $100,000 and $800,000.

Applications must address:

• delivery of infrastructure addressing safety and connectivity gaps across neighbourhoods 
• targeted infrastructure within 500 metres walking catchments to primary schools 
• the level and type of engagement that has occurred with the school about the project and include a letter of support from the school Principal (or their delegate). 
• commitment to deliver the infrastructure within 24 months. 

Additionally, 40% of funding will be allocated to regional NSW and 15% to Western Parkland City. 

This ensures the funding contributes to thriving and successful communities across NSW. 

What schools are eligible to have walking and riding projects delivered by council outside of their school?

All government and non-government primary schools are eligible to receive walking and riding projects, delivered by their local council and funded as part of the Get Kids Active program.
 

Why does Get Kids Active funding not apply to high schools?

In the initial years of program establishment, the $10 million of funding is targeted at supporting safe journeys for primary school age children. 

Projects associated with enabling high school walking and riding journeys are still eligible for the remaining $50 million Get NSW Active funding.
 

What are the new education and behaviour change initiatives?

Families with primary school kids had the opportunity to sign up for free bike skills courses at selected public primary schools during the 2024 Spring NSW public school holidays. 

Transport for NSW partnered with the NSW Department of Education and AusCycling to offer these courses free of charge to primary school students. 

Transport for NSW plans to offer more bike skills courses at selected NSW primary schools in 2025. 

You can stay up to date on the courses by viewing Encouraging walking and riding to and from school.
 

Did the community give feedback about walking and riding to school?

A Have Your Say survey on walking and riding to school was open to the public and promoted across NSW from November 2023 to the end of February 2024. 

The survey received more than 3,000 responses.

You view key findings from the community engagement or download the full report on Encouraging walking and riding to and from school.