ROAD SAFETY AND WORKPLACE WELLBEING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Diverse educational services
At Amber Community, our commitment is to make our roads safer through having conversations about road safety and raising awareness about the impact of road trauma on people’s lives. Through our education programs, we strive to positively influence driver attitudes and behaviours, ultimately reducing road incidents and the resulting trauma.
Our comprehensive range of educational services reaches more than 7,500 people each year. We offer various programs tailored to different groups and needs.
Road Trauma Awareness Seminar Program
Empowering responsible driving and preventing road trauma.
The Road Trauma Awareness Seminar (RTAS) program is for anyone who would like to increase their awareness of the responsibilities of using the road safely, address any risky driving behaviours and prevent involvement in road trauma.
Delivered in collaboration with the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. The program has been growing for more than ten years and is offered monthly in more than 20 locations across Victoria.
Workplace education programs
Amber Community offers Workplace Wellbeing Sessions to help employees manage stress and trauma and a Workplace Road Safety Program to promote responsible driving and reduce work-related motor vehicle incidents.
Workplace Wellbeing Sessions
Workplace Wellbeing Sessions have been developed for workplaces and their employees to understand the effects of exposure to stressful, distressing, and traumatic situations and images. We aim to develop awareness and discuss strategies that will minimise the impact that work has on employee psychological wellbeing. The information presented focuses on being proactive and responsive in your role while still looking after your personal wellbeing.
Suitable for various professionals, including tow truck drivers, lawyers, magistrates, healthcare workers, and caseworkers.
Workplace Road Safety Program
Amber Community has developed a workplace educational program to assist organisations that are serious about supporting their staff in driving more responsibly and safely.
The program aims to reduce work-related motor vehicle crashes and other related incidents that impact worker safety, property damage, insurance claims, and premiums.
Programs for young people: Promoting safe driving
Amber Community offers specific programs for young people to promote safe driving habits and provide support. These programs focus on educating young drivers about the risks and consequences of unsafe driving behaviours, helping them develop responsible driving practices. Our intention is to support and guide young people to become good decision-makers and therefore safer drivers.
Schools and youth groups
Engaging Amber Community in your school, youth group or other
community is a great opportunity to promote safe driving and support
young people to be their best selves as road users.
“Learning about the ripple effect and how it affects so many people. The personal story gave me an impact.” – Lucy
Young people taking risks on the roads
The Drive to Learn program is designed to help young individuals understand traffic offences and their consequences. We engage in discussions about how risky driving behaviours and road incidents can affect not only the driver but also others on the road.
This program aims to divert young people from further involvement in the justice system by promoting safer driving practices. Our program is a collaborative effort with the Children’s Court Youth Diversion Service and Victoria Police, ensuring a comprehensive approach to road safety education and youth diversion.
“It’s not just about me, it’s about the fact that I nearly killed my best mate.” – Josh
Sporting groups
Best Drive Ever, playing safe on our roads, is Amber Community’s program specifically tailored for sporting clubs and community groups. Like all we do, the program aims to help keep people safe on the roads and is open to all players and family members. We will work with local clubs to present a program relevant to the needs of the local community.
The program complements programs such as ‘Good Sports’ and ‘Looking After Your Mates’.
“Too many of our players are at risk of being involved in a road crash. We support this program because we know it makes a difference.” – David Berry, WRSA.
Diverse programs for the community
Tailored group programs are also available in alignment with Amber Community’s passion for proactive road safety education. Amber Community can tailor programs for diverse groups. An example is the Ngwala Youth Gathering (road safety)
Amber Community was honoured to join a fantastic evening at Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place with the Ngwala Youth Gathering for a road safety session. Youth, elders, parents, guardians, and community leaders were learning and growing together. Ceremonial dancers set the stage, inspiring everyone.
Artwork was created, and a delicious dinner was shared. The event was
memorable, deepening our understanding of road trauma and the importance of road safety. A key element of the event was Karen, our lived experience volunteer, sharing her road trauma story.
Community groups
Information sessions are available for community groups to raise awareness about Amber Community services and how we can work together to promote road safety.
These information sessions can be delivered between 30-60 minutes for organisations or communities who would like to know how they can utilise Amber Community to support themselves or others after experiencing road trauma.
The information session will help you get better informed on:
- The impact of road trauma
- An overview of Amber Community services and levels of support
- Find out where and how to access support for yourself and others.
Lived experience volunteer speakers program
An essential part of Amber Community’s programs and events are our lived experience volunteer speakers.
These brave individuals have been personally impacted by road trauma and share their experiences to make a difference so no one else has to go through what they have experienced.
Amber Community supports and empowers individuals personally impacted by road trauma to inspire safer driving. Volunteers share their stories to raise road safety awareness and save lives.
We’d love to welcome you to join us as a lived experience volunteer speaker if you’ve been bereaved, injured, witnessed an incident, or are emergency service personnel.
Ninety-five per cent of participants commit to changing their approach to driving after our programs.
– RTAS program participant feedback six months after attendance.
Making a difference together
If you’re interested in volunteering as a speaker, download a position description. For additional information, please don’t hesitate to email us or give us a call at 1300 367 797.
Join us in raising awareness and inspiring road safety conversations today!
