Community groups are helping to drive the importance of road safety among the region’s youngest adults, thanks to the latest round of Transport and Main Roads road safety grants.
Queensland had one of the worst years for lost lives on our roads, and many groups are supporting programs to avoid the fatal five.
The Rotary Club of Gympie Cooloola received grant funding, enabling the group to engage with road safety education specialist Roadcraft and educate trainees, apprentices or young workers who need to drive as part of their job.
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Rotary Club of Gympie Cooloola President, Garry Davison, said practical education would help improve young adults’ driving, in various conditions.
“We saw this as an opportunity to further develop our community in a road-safe way, as many are required to drive on unfamiliar roads and conditions as part of their job or to get to and from work,” Mr Davison said.
“This valuable, hands-on training will give them the techniques to handle dangerous situations more appropriately and help to reduce the road toll for this driving cohort.
“Roadcraft is an excellent facility with world-class training and to be able to offer this valuable training at no cost is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for young drivers.”
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Young drivers interested in participating in the training session are encouraged to call 07 5482 8833 or email enquiries@roadcraft.org.au to share their interest in securing one of the limited positions available.
Community groups wishing to implement local road safety initiatives in their community can apply for the next round of Community Road Safety Grants, open until April 9.
For more information about application grants visit www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/road-safety/community-road-safety-grants
