Getting kids active and farewell to our Executive Officer
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Better Streets Newsletter No. 24 | March 2024
Hi ,
Welcome to this month’s jam-packed newsletter! We hope you’ll find a few moments to peruse it and take note of events, activities and calls for submissions, wherever in the country you are. But before all the news, we would like to share an announcement about Better Streets.
Better Streets would like to thank and farewell to our Executive Officer, Monique Ewen. Monique’s unwavering commitment, enthusiasm and contributions have been pivotal to our administration, volunteer engagement, events, and more. We wish her the best in her next ventures. Monique's final day will be 12 March 2024. We will provide more detail about Better Streets operations, board changes and volunteer charter in the coming month.
This month, as the new academic year kicks up a gear, Ride2School - a program that gets students physically active on their trip to school - is happening all over the country on Friday 22 March. This newsletter also includes a link to a recent Better Streets blog post about the benefits of active travel for kids and details on why walking, riding and scooting is important for kids.
There’s also news about activities in Queensland and Victoria, as well as happenings in NSW.
NATIONAL
Ride2School day - 22 March 2024
Tens of thousands of students will cycle, scoot and walk to school.
For more information on what to do here - link
Six good reasons why kids should walk, ride or scoot to school
For their health, the health of the environment, independence and cost of living. Read more here
NEW SOUTH WALES
Better Streets at Wurridjal Festival - panel discussion
Featuring speakers from Better Streets, the Cooks River Valley Association, the Cooks River Alliance and Regen Sydney, will delve into the connections between green and ‘blue’ public spaces that ensure a healthier city and river. More details: here
Date and Time: 28 March, 2024. 6-8pm
The City of Sydney's Walking Strategy and action plan is out for comment - have your say before 5 April 2024 - link.
Better Artarmon streets: then, now and soon. A talk at the Artarmon Progress Association
Better Streets treasurer John McNeil will be looking at how streets were, are and can be.
When: 13 March 2024, 7:45 - 9pm
Where: Artarmon Community Hall, 139 Artarmon Rd Artarmon.
QUEENSLAND
Better Streets Brisbane has been busy campaigning for streets that welcome everyone in advance of the local Council election (polling day is March 16th). More details: here.
VICTORIA
Victoria loves better streets too, and is brimming with active transport activities. More details here.
Weekly get together
For those based in Sydney an in-person weekly get together to say hi, exchange ideas, keep track of our activities and keep motivating each other.
Wednesday - 6pm - The Strawberry Hills Hotel, 453 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills (near Central, map) upstairs (Accessible access available)
Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue to create better streets for all!
