Shine a Light on Road Safety returns for 2026

Amber Community is proud to launch its annual Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign, a statewide initiative raising awareness of road safety and supporting people impacted by road trauma.

Running throughout May 2026, the campaign brings together individuals, families, workplaces, and communities across Victoria from metropolitan Melbourne to regional towns to honour lives lost, support those affected, and drive positive change for safer roads.

Why this campaign matters

Road trauma continues to have a devastating impact on Victorian families and communities across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Every life lost or changed forever is one too many, and action is needed to reduce preventable crashes on our roads.

Shine a Light on Road Safety highlights the urgent need for safer choices on our roads and encourages everyone to play their part in preventing crashes and injuries.

Funds raised through the campaign enable Amber Community to deliver free counselling, support, and evidence-based education programs for people affected by road trauma across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Community Walk & Wheel – Melbourne

The annual Community Walk & Wheel will be at Albert Park Lake on Sunday 24 May 2026. This inclusive and family-friendly event invites participants to walk, ride, wheel, or push a pram over either a 2km or 5km course in support of those impacted by road trauma and drive positive change on our roads.

Event details
Location: Palms Lawn, Albert Park Lake
Registration: 10:00am
Speeches: 11:00am
Walk start: 11:30am

The event will feature special guest speakers, including representatives from government, emergency services, and Amber Community’s lived experience volunteers, who will share powerful messages about the importance of road safety.

Fundraise Your Way – May 2026

Throughout May, Victorians are encouraged to get involved through Fundraise Your Way.

Participants can choose how they support the campaign, from walking, running, swimming, and cycling to hosting community events, workplace challenges, or fundraising activities. By taking action locally, regional Victorians help strengthen conversations around road safety and foster safer driving behaviours in their communities.

Every fundraiser contributes to Amber Community’s vital counselling, education, and peer-support services for people affected by road trauma.

Tribute Wall

There is now a new way to get involved with the Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign.

The Tribute Wall is a special space where you can share a message or photo in memory of someone, or simply to raise awareness. It’s a meaningful way to show your support and connect with the road safety community.

Please take a moment to visit and contribute.

Regional communities: Driving change locally

Regional communities are a vital part of the Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign, playing a part in raising awareness, starting conversations, and promoting safer road use in towns and regions across Victoria.

For those unable to attend the Melbourne Walk & Wheel, Fundraise Your Way offers meaningful opportunities to participate locally, including community walks, barbeques, bake sales, sporting events, school and workplace activities, and community conversations.

By taking action locally, regional Victorians help strengthen conversations around road safety and foster safer driving behaviours in their communities.

Headlights Day Friday – 22 May 2026

On Friday 22 May 2026, motorists are encouraged to turn on their headlights during the day as a simple but powerful symbol of their commitment to road safety and remembrance.

Illuminations National Road Safety Week

During National Road Safety Week (17–24 May 2026), metropolitan and regional landmarks will be illuminated in yellow to amplify the campaign message and encourage reflection on safer driving.

Read the media release

To learn more about community fundraising, please contact:
Rita Hughes
Campaign and Donor Relationships
M 0406 371 052 | E rita.hughes@ambercommunity.org.au

For media enquiries, please contact:
Bronwyn Saville
Marketing and Communications Manager
M 0400 335 004 | E bronwyn.saville@ambercommunity.org.au