Road Trauma Support and Information
At Amber Community, we understand the profound impact of road trauma, and are here to provide you with valuable guidance and support.
Specialised guides for dealing with road trauma
Our comprehensive guides offer insights, coping strategies, and tools that may help you and your loved ones cope after a road incident.
Common reactions to road trauma
Understanding and managing the various feelings and emotions that may arise.
Understanding grief following road trauma
Useful guidance that may be useful for those who have lost a loved one from a road incident.
First on scene and witnesses
Guidance for those who witnessed or were first on the scene of a serious or fatal collision.
Supporting children
(0 – 12 years)
A guide for parents and carers of children involved in or affected by road trauma.
Supporting teenagers and young adults
Resources for parents, teenagers, and young adults dealing with road trauma.
Multilingual resources
Our guides are also available in multiple languages to ensure accessibility for a diverse audience:
Support services
Amber Community offers various support options to assist individuals affected by road trauma, including:
- Grief and loss counselling: Confidential and free counselling
- Trauma counselling: Confidential and free counselling
- Road trauma support workshops: Participate in workshops dedicated to coping with road trauma.
- Facilitated support groups: Join groups where mutual support, respect, and a sense of belonging are encouraged.
- Community education: Attend information sessions addressing grief and trauma within the community.
Time for Remembering
Every year, Amber Community hosts the Time for Remembering ceremony to honour those who have lost their lives, acknowledge the injured, and recognise the broader impact of road trauma on our community.
This meaningful event is being held at Queen’s Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne, on Sunday 15 November 2026.
Held on the third Sunday of November, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Trauma Victims since 2001.
Support groups
Group therapy is a unique form of therapy where people who are experiencing similar challenges come together to share their experiences. This form of support can benefit individual group members as they navigate their lives following a road incident and support others who understand.
We make sure to maintain a safe environment that is conducive both for sharing and accepting each other, promoting growth, trust, a sense of value and respect.
We run various groups at Amber Community, including the Art Therapy Group and Road Trauma Support Group.
Call us at 1300 367 797 or complete our enquiry form for more information.
Support from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
If you have been injured in a transport incident in Victoria, you can make a TAC claim to help pay for the treatment and support you need, even if the accident was your fault.
This support may include:
- medical treatment for your accident injuries
- support services to help you while you recover
- income support if you’re unable to work because of your accident injuries
- return to work support for you and your employer
- lump-sum payments if you have a serious and permanent injury.
How to find legal help
Find an expert lawyer to help you understand your rights and potential entitlements if you are bereaved or injured in a road incident.
For many people bereaved or seriously injured in a road crash, expert legal advice is crucial. It may help with things like wills, probate, and claims for damages.
Amber Community’s Counselling and Support Services are supported by funding provided by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).