Dear Better Streets supporter,
 

I hope this message finds you safe and well — especially those in northern NSW and other areas affected by the recent floods. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this challenging weather.

At Better Streets, we know that designing streets for people — with walking and cycling infrastructure, more greenery, and better drainage — won’t solve everything, but it can help communities feel more connected, reduce our environmental impact, and encourage lower-emission ways of getting around.

As we reach the end of the financial year, we would like to thank all our incredible volunteers and supporters. Thank you. Your work over the past year — from contacting election candidates to engaging in council planning processes, creating content, working on tools and videos — has made a real difference in building momentum for safer, healthier streets.

To keep this going, we're launching our End Of Financial Year donation appeal so we can grow our impact, develop better tools, and reach more decision-makers in the year ahead. Read below to see how your tax deductible donations are already helping. 

National Campaign: what next?

Thank you to the 200+ supporters who emailed their local candidates and 100+ organisations who signed our open letter. It worked! 
Over 240 candidates signed our pledge before the election. Crucially, at least 8 elected MPs and 11 senators have committed to increase funding from $0.90 to $15 per person annually for walking and cycling infrastructure. 
Next, we’ll seek meetings with these MPs and senators to help them push the agenda forward in government, and to grow the number of elected representatives who support our recommendation. However, we need your help to do this effectively. If you’d like to step up, we’d love to hear from you!
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NEW SOUTH WALES

🏙️ NSW: Speak Up for Safer, Greener Streets

Now’s your chance to influence your local council’s 10-year vision — our guide helps you make a powerful submission to the Community Strategic Plan review.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

🌏 Western Australia: A Sydneysider's take on the West

Better Streets volunteer, Kristie, shares how WA’s walking and cycling infrastructure and transport policies compares to Sydney, and where there’s room to grow. Kristie is a dedicated environmental advocate who is volunteering as the Better Streets website projects coordinator, and set up our donation platform. 
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VICTORIA

🚨 Why safer streets can’t wait
A powerful new analysis shows road deaths are rising — with an alarming increase in fatalities among vulnerable road users, especially people walking and how bigger vehicles are making our streets even more dangerous.
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Did you know that donations to Better Streets are fully tax deductible?!

With 30 June fast approaching, now is the perfect time to support Better Streets and claim a well-deserved tax deduction. Your donation will help us: 

• Develop state election advocacy campaigns, building on what we developed for the federal election campaign.
• Expand our influence through partnerships with other organisations, to amplify our message and reach a broader cross-section of Australians who care about their local streets.
• Reach more decision makers so we get more funding committed and more projects built 
• Provide the public with tools, webinars and training on how to do effective advocacy
• Build new digital tools to support advocacy - like Bikespot and Crowdspot.

We don’t receive any government funding, so we need your financial support to help build the momentum and deliver great outcomes for communities across Australia. 

 👉 Make a tax deductible donation now to help us keep fighting for safer, healthier, and more inclusive streets — every dollar makes a difference! You can choose a one-off or regular donation. 
 

Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue to create better streets for all!