SA Police Road Safety Centre School Holiday Program (5 - 8 years)

FREE road safety fun with SA Police! Interactive learning plus a practical session on our mock roadway.

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SA Police Road Safety Centre School Holiday Program (5 - 8 years)

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FREE road safety fun with SA Police! Interactive learning plus a practical session on our mock roadway.

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SA Police Road Safety Centre School Holiday Program

Looking for a fun and educational activity these school holidays? 🚦🚲

The SA Police Road Safety Centre School Holiday Program is back, offering primary school-aged children the opportunity to learn important road safety skills in a safe, interactive and engaging environment.

While many children visit the Road Safety Centre through their school or community group, not all schools participate in the program. Our free school holiday sessions give children another chance to learn vital road safety messages directly from SAPOL Road Safety Educators (police officers).

This January, we are offering nine sessions across two age groups at the Road Safety Centre, 1A Military Road, West Beach.

What to Expect

Children will enjoy a mix of fun, hands-on activities designed to build confidence and road safety awareness.

The program includes:

🚦 An interactive classroom session
🚲 Hands-on road safety learning activities
🚸 A practical pedestrian and bicycle riding session on our purpose-built mock roadway

Our mock roadway provides a safe environment where children can learn about:

✅ Road signs
✅ Road rules
✅ Pedestrian safety
✅ Bicycle safety

Please note that parents and guardians are unable to remain during the classroom session. However, you are welcome to watch the practical riding session from a designated viewing area.

Bikes and Helmets

The Road Safety Centre provides bicycles and helmets for all participants. We have a variety of bikes available to suit different ages, abilities and confidence levels.

Children are also welcome to bring their own bicycle and helmet if they prefer.

What to Bring

💧 A water bottle

A chilled water fountain is available for refills. Please note that food and refreshments are not provided.

Medical and Support Needs

If your child has any medical conditions, allergies, sensory needs or additional support requirements, please let us know before the session.

Any required medication and action plans should be brought on the day.

Sensory Supports Available

We are committed to making our programs inclusive and welcoming for all children.

The Road Safety Centre offers a range of sensory tools and fidget resources for children with sensory processing needs, learning difficulties, behavioural challenges or other developmental needs.

We have also developed a Social Narrative to help children understand what to expect before attending. This resource may be particularly helpful for children on the autism spectrum.

📖 View our Social Narrative: Going to the South Australia Police Road Safety Centre School Holiday Program

🎥 You can also watch our short program video for an overview of the experience below.

Road Safety Centre - School Holiday Program (5-8)

Weather

In the event of extreme weather or unsuitable conditions, some activities may be modified to ensure the comfort and safety of participants.

Award-Winning Program

🏆 In 2020, the SA Police Road Safety Centre School Holiday Program was recognised by the Australian Road Safety Foundation, winning the State Government Initiative category at the Australian Road Safety Awards.

Location

📍 SA Police Road Safety Centre
1A Military Road, West Beach

The Centre is located between the West Beach Caravan Park and West Beach Mini Golf. Our fully fenced mock roadway is situated within West Beach Parks, providing a safe and secure environment for children to learn and ride.

🚗 Parking is available on Military Road.

Questions?

For more information, please contact the Road Safety Centre:

📧 SAPOL.RoadSafetySection@police.sa.gov.au
📞 (08) 8207 6923

Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email with further information and joining instructions.

We look forward to welcoming your child to the Road Safety Centre for a fun-filled road safety adventure!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact the Road Safety Centre via email SAPOL.RoadSafety@police.sa.gov.au (case sensitive), alternatively you can ring the office on 08 8207 4668 Monday to Friday between 7.30 am and 3.00 pm

My friend/relative wants to attend but don’t have access to the internet?

Please contact the Road Safety Section on 8207 4668 Monday to Friday between 7.30 am and 3.00 pm.

How much does this session cost?

This session is free to all participants.

Where can I park?

Parking available on Military Road West Beach out the front of the Road Safety Centre or in Hamra Avenue West Beach. Parking in the Road Safety Centre car park is restricted to those who hold a disabled parking permit, there are a limited number of these parks.