In this issue:

• 30 projects approved in round 11
• Municipal and Community Road Safety Strategies
• New Road Safety Education Portal
• Next rounds

Round 11 approved projects

Round 11 attracted the highest number of applications since the Community Road Safety Grants Program commenced in 2008.  The TAC received 44 applications, totalling almost $1 million. Of the 44 applications received in Round 11, the TAC has approved 30 projects, totalling more than $463,000 in grants.  Local councils and Rotary groups were well represented, along with primary schools, sporting organisations and other community groups. 

Local councils focused primarily on the development of municipal road safety strategies. Rotary groups have mainly focused on supporting the installation of breath testing devices in licensed premises. The smaller community groups focused on a variety of projects including cycling, youth road safety and community engagement.

With the increasing popularity of the Community Road Safety Grants Program, the assessment panel continues to emphasise the need for community groups to develop high quality applications and provide data to support their application. The Community Road Safety Grants Program Guidelines can be accessed at www.tacsafety.com.au/crsg. These guidelines provide comprehensive information to support the preparation of high quality applications.

In the eleven rounds of the grants program, the TAC has now: 

• Received 370 applications
• Approved 243 projects and
• Committed funding totalling around $4.1 million in grants.

Below is a summary of successful applications in the latest round of funding.

Round 11: Approved projects

Community Group	Project Focus and Description	Grant
Accident Scene Management Australia Ltd	First aid training for motorcyclists	$20,000.00
Ascot Vale Primary School	Pedestrian safety program	$8,800.00
Bikesafe – Surf Coast - Geelong - Bellarine Inc	Bike safety and road rules for new arrivals	$7,100.00
Blue Light	Support Bike Ed in schools	$14,590.00
City of Greater Geelong	Addressing speed issues in Geelong	$21,560.00
Communities That Care Ltd	Addressing alcohol issues	$25,000.00
Community Roadsafe Mildura Inc	Educational programme in licensed venues	$15,000.00
Darebin City Council	Safe travel program for local streets	$10,000.00
Hampton Rovers Football Club	Pedestrian safety initiative	$25,000.00
Kismet Park Primary School	Project to address road safety issues during peak traffic times	$3,370.00
MEGT (Australia) Ltd	Young driver safety for apprentices and trainees	$10,000.00
Moonee Valley City Council	Reducing speed in local streets and around school zones	$20,135.00
North East Support and Action for Youth Inc - NESAY	Encourage correct use and fitment of child restraints	$25,000.00
RACV Energy Breakthrough Local Planning Committee	Safe recumbent cycling on local roads in the Maryborough community	$5,000.00
Rotary Club Brunswick Inc	Educational program in licensed venues to reduce drink driving	$15,000.00
Rotary Club Hawthorn	Reduce drink driving in licensed venues through installation of breath testing devices	$10,000.00
Rotary Club of Ballarat West	Reduce road trauma in Ballarat area through installation of breath testing devices	$15,000.00
Rotary Club of Brighton North	Educational program in licensed venues	$15,000.00
Rotary Club of Camberwell	Educational program in licensed venues through installation of breath testing devices	$10,000.00
Rotary Club of Essendon	Breath testing devices in  licensed premises to reduce drink driving	$15,000.00
Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat	Provide licensees with breath test facility to reduce drink driving	$15,000.00
Rotary Club Of Melbourne Inc	Educational program in licensed venues through installation of breath testing devices	$15,000.00
Rotary Club of Robinvale Incorporated	Develop literature and information about drink driving for itinerant migrants	$20,000.00
Rotary Club of Williamstown	Educational program in licensed venues	$15,000.00
St John's Anglican Church Cranbourne	Pedestrian safety project around local school	$25,000.00
The Huddle, North Melbourne Football Club	Peer led, volunteer supported cycling groups, promoting road safety	$6,000.00
Traralgon Central Rotary	Breath testing devices in licensed premises to reduce drink driving	$15,000.00
Victorian Blue Light Youth Camp Inc	Bike education project for children	$25,000.00
Warrnambool and Moyne Road Users Group under the auspice of Warrnambool City Council	Child restraint education and support	$11,900.00
Warrnambool City Council	Community engagement in road safety	$25,000.00

Municipal and Community Road Safety Strategies

The TAC wishes to express its thanks to those who participated in the review of municipal and community road safety strategies conducted by Nucleus Consulting group for the TAC.  Key attributes of successful and sustainable projects were identified, and these should be taken into account when developing new project applications and plans: 

• Substantiate your applications with the most up-to-date research and data.
• Consider who else has been funded to undertake road safety activities in your area and whether you could link up with them.
• Engage the community.
• Consider partnering with neighbouring Shires or Councils to develop a generic road safety strategy that suits the whole region, but which can be adapted to meet local needs and priorities.
• Look for Leaders as well as Helpers, and share the load with them.

A Fact Sheet that explores these ‘tips’ is currently being finalised and will be published at www.tacsafety.com.au/crsg in time for Round 12.

New Road Safety Education Portal

Road safety education plays an important role in supporting Victoria’s road safety strategy.

The aim of Victorian road safety education is to reduce the risk of injury and death to children and young people from road trauma and to lay the foundations for safe road use throughout life.

The delivery of road safety education in Victoria is supported by the Victorian Road Safety Education Reference Group.

A new website has been developed to assist Victorian teachers, early childhood professionals, students and parents and carers to easily locate road safety education resources and information.  The website, www.roadsafetyeducation.vic.gov.au is an excellent source of information and best practice programs for community groups, which have an interest in road safety education from birth to driver licensing.

Opportunities for 2012/13

The next Round closes: 

• Round 12 – Friday 12 April 2013

Applications must be received at the TAC no later than 5.00 pm on the closing date

By Post: 

Transport Accident Commission
Community Road Safety Grants
PO Box 742
GEELONG Vic 3220

By Courier:

Transport Accident Commission
60 Brougham St
GEELONG  Vic  3220

To discuss your project idea, please contact the Road Safety Grants Officer on (03) 5225 7517. 

Guidelines and application forms can be accessed at www.tacsafety.com.au/crsg 

The information in this update is also available online at www.tacsafety.com.au/crsg