Chris Hickey, professor in Health and Physical Education and chair of the Academic Board at Deakin University, said schools could ...
Risk-averse parents and Ride2School Day: schools can change the narrative
Ahead of National Ride2School Day, an expert has flagged concerns over risk-averse parents who might be shutting down children's opportunities to engage in active travel to and from school.
Professor Chris Hickey said while there are risks involved for kids who do ride to school, there’s risks in most aspects of our lives – it’s the mitigation factor that’s important.