Multiple Dubbo schools are set to benefit from the state government's first-round roll out of crossing supervisors known as "lollipop people".
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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders says they are "so important in helping keep our youngest road users safe".
"Dubbo South Public School will be getting a supervisor, which is great, but to have supervision at the Sheraton Road site, which incorporates St John's Primary School and Dubbo Christian School, is a big win," he said.
"That area also incorporates St Johns College, and anyone with kids in that area knows how dangerous and chaotic it can get."
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NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell is encouraging "dedicated people interested in serving their community" as crossing supervisors to keep watch for job ads at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/.
The state government is rolling out 300 lollipop people across three years instead of four.
It has "changed requirements" to allow more schools to qualify for a crossing supervisor.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said previously a school crossing had to be used by 300 cars per hour in the morning and afternoon as well as at least 50 students to be eligible for a supervisor.
"We've changed the requirements to enable more schools to qualify for a crossing supervisor as they now only need to meet one of the criteria," he said.
