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Ride2School Day
Ride2School Day will be held on the 21st of March 2025. This event is one of Australia's largest celebration dedicated to promoting active transport and bicycle travel among students. Schools across the country participate by encouraging students to ride their bikes or walk to school, fostering a healthy lifestyle and reducing traffic congestion. The day includes various activities, such as community bike rides, competitions, and educational workshops that highlight the benefits of cycling for both health and the environment.
Cost
Free
Contact
Bicycle Network: ride2school@bicyclenetwork.com.au
Sustainability support programs (Back to top)
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The School Grants are currently closed.
To find out more details please contact Council’s Environment and Sustainability Team:
Email: enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au -
Is your school ready to take the lead in promoting sustainable travel?
Or are you a supplier who is partnering with schools and supporting them to promote sustainable commutes for students and their families?
Join our school active transport program and empower students, families, and staff to embrace walking and cycling as regular travel options. This program will provide tailored support to schools, overcome barriers and seek opportunities to help the school enhance their current travel commutes and promote sustainable travel.
What’s included?
- Practical bike education and training, with up to four hands-on-sessions per school for students, families and caregivers to promote walking and cycling.
- Practical cycling programs that build cycling and skills for safe travel and commutes.
- Development of school transport plans (if the school doesn’t have one already) that suits the schools and communities transport needs.
- Behaviour change program to enable sustainable travel to and from school.
Who can apply?
- Schools within the Parramatta local government area.
- Suppliers who are educators, trainers and experienced active transport providers.
Let’s work together to inspire healthier habits, reduce traffic congestion and build stronger and more connected communities.
Reach out to us at enviroed@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to register your interest in this program either as a participating school or program supplier.
Closing dates:
For schools: 14 March 2025For suppliers: EOIs close by 10 February at 5pm.
RfQs to follow based on successful EOI submissions.
Workshops and Events
Council offers a range of community workshops and events on topics such as worm farming and composting, green cleaning, going plastic-free, growing your own food, and cycle safety and maintenance.
For details on upcoming events visit and like our Liveable Parramatta Facebook page.
