Clubs score $700,000 for road safety

Published date: 21 Oct 2026

The Victorian Government and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are backing local footy and netball clubs to lead the way on road safety.

A total of $700,000 has been awarded to 261 clubs across Victoria for their work in tackling speeding in their communities, throughout the 2026 season.

The TAC Club Rewards Program recognises efforts to encourage safer driving among players, volunteers, members and supporters.

Seven clubs achieved the program’s highest level of recognition and received the maximum $10,000 reward:

Surrey Park
Nunawading
Mordialloc
Korumburra Bena
Lake Wendouree
Learmonth
South Warrnambool

Clubs were asked to champion the message: “Be the Difference. Make the Right Choice. Slow Down on the Road”.

The money awarded will go back into the clubs – funding equipment, facilities and community programs.

The program is delivered by the TAC in partnership with AFL Victoria.

More information and a full list of recipients is available here.

Pictured: AFL Victoria’s Riley Brettell, Minister for Roads and Road Safety Paul Hamer, Surrey Park Football Club Vic President Jacinta Mulholland and TAC Head of Community Fin Bird.

Quote attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Paul Hamer

“Grassroots football and netball clubs are trusted voices in their communities, making them powerful advocates for safer behaviour on our roads."

Quote attributable to Minister for WorkSafe and TAC Steve Dimopoulos

“This funding recognises clubs that have gone above and beyond to promote road safety, helping deliver important messages that can influence behaviour and prevent road trauma.”

Quote attributable to Transport Accident Commission CEO Tracey Slatter

“Road trauma impacts communities across Victoria, which is why local clubs have such an important role to play in helping create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for road safety."

Quote attributable to Head of AFL Victoria Greg Madigan

“Hundreds of clubs across Victoria have shown a genuine commitment to creating a culture of safer road use over the course of the entire season, and TAC Club Rewards funding is a terrific boost for those communities.”