Is your child ready?

What does the law say?

In Victoria there is no law which states the age a child must be before they can travel independently within their community (though there are laws around leaving children unattended).


However, there are some things to consider when making this decision and ways to help your child prepare.

Is your child ready?

Our quiz can help you decide if your child is ready to travel independently in their community.If you answer "No" to any of the questions, your child may need some more time toprepare.


But don't worry, that's what this learning portal is all about! 


Take the quiz

Getting Prepared

Creating a personal network may help your child to respond and take action faster in an unsafe situation.

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