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Happy New Year! As we look ahead to an exciting and impactful 2025, we’re thrilled to share some fantastic news: Better Streets is now a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)! This means gifts (donations) of $2 or over, are now tax-deductible. Your gift will help us amplify our voice, and we call for happy, safe and connected streets across the nation [more info]. 

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated so far—your belief in our vision and your contributions, big and small, have been instrumental in helping us grow and build momentum. With DGR status, we hope even more of you will feel inspired to support us, especially as we gear up to make a big impact through our federal election campaign [more info].

Every contribution counts! Together, we will grow the movement for Better Streets. Details on how to donate can be found  [here].
Here’s to making 2025 a year of change!

FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN

As we approach the 2025 Australian federal election, Better Streets has launched a campaign asking the Australian Government, opposition and other, parties and candidates to significantly increase funding for walking and cycling. Our goal is to boost the Australian Government's funding commitment to $15 per person annually, up from a historical average of just 90 cents [more details].

We need your support to make this vision a reality. To have the biggest impact, we need volunteers to help coordinate the campaign, communications, prepare the campaign web page, and create social media graphics. Get involved by contacting Sam Johnson, Vice President of Better Streets Australia (sjohnson@betterstreets.org.au) before February 7.

Together, we can create safer, more accessible streets for everyone and advocate for a greener, healthier future for Australia.

NEW SOUTH WALES

MEET - Local group Lewisham Better Streets

Read more about how Lewisham Better Streets, is improving walking amenities in their area and has now put a Lewisham Town Centre Upgrade on Council's agenda for this year [more info].

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