The Allan Labor Government and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are empowering organisations and community groups to improve road safety across the state with a new round of grants.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne today announced the latest recipients of the TAC Road Safety Grant Program, with 12 groups sharing in more than $375,000 to fund community road safety projects and initiatives.
The TAC Road Safety Grant Program supports community groups and organisations to develop and implement effective community-based road safety projects that align with the TAC's priority areas and support the aims of the Victorian Road Safety Strategy.
As part of this round of funding, Cultura Geelong has received a $132,999 grant to identify road safety knowledge gaps and develop recommendations for engaging and communicating with new and emerging multicultural communities.
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation has received $50,000 to develop and implement an online toolkit. The toolkit will be used by Local Drug and Action Teams (LDATs) to support those at risk of drink- and drug-driving related harm.
Good Cycles received a $50,000 grant to deliver training and education program for new e-bike users accessing eBike hubs within social and affordable housing developments
Embedding a culture of road safety within the community is a key focus of the Victorian Road Safety Strategy, which aims to halve road deaths and significantly reduce serious injuries by 2030.
For more information about the TAC Road Safety Grant Program and to see the full list of recipients, visit tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants.
As stated by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne
"We are fortunate to have so many organisations and community groups dedicated to improving road safety on behalf of Victorian communities.
"This grant program is critical to helping these groups identify and address the road safety issues they're facing within their communities, and deliver initiatives that will make a real difference."
As stated by Transport Accident Commission CEO Tracey Slatter
"Victorian organisations and community groups are best placed to tackle road safety concerns in their communities, and we remain as committed as ever to supporting their efforts."
"I thank all those who have put their hand up to help us improve road safety, and look forward to seeing this commitment put into action through our grant program."
