The Laverton Cycling Project (LCP) is an established long-term, sustainable, community-governed cycling program for all community members in the Laverton shire and associated very remote areas, particularly for Indigenous youth.

Since 2017, CDF has provided multiple successful initiatives, including access to education, fitness, well-being testing, specific cycle training, bike maintenance skills, road safety training, and participation in events relevant to cycling.

LCP MEASURABLE POSITIVE IMPACTS

1. Increased school attendance & performance.

2. Reduction in juvenile crime.

3. Increased fitness – youth and adult.

4. Improved mood metrics.

5. Increased social engagement.

6. Services on average 25 youths and adults per month.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The LCP offers partners and corporations a modality to engage meaningfully with a remote at-risk community via Environmental, Social, and Governance frameworks that can incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility mechanisms and Reconciliation Action Plans. The LCP facilitates these frameworks by delivering on several of the United Nationals Association of Australia Sustainable Development Goals, including good health and well-being; quality education; gender equality; and sustainable cities and communities goals.

Ways you can help?

Download this poster and ask your local cafe to put it in the window.

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Program coordinator, Sabine Bird, sent us this update following her monthly visit to Laverton.

“After school sessions in town continue to draw big numbers, with large groups of kids on bikes bringing plenty of energy (and chaos in the best way). The consistency of these sessions is a key marker of the program’s impact. It’s clear how much the kids value the opportunity to ride, connect, and be active...”

Read the full update from Sabine and the CDF + some latest event info from Graveleur below: