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Indigenous drink driving licensing kit available for Western Australians

24 April 2012

The Office of Road Safety in Western Australia (WA), on behalf of the Road Safety Council, has created an educational resource to make the process of getting a driver's licence easier, and to spread the word about drink driving.
 

Road safety is everyone's business

3 April 2012

That is the key message of the North West Road Safety Alliance (NWRSA) which has brought together key agencies working towards safer roads in Queensland since 2002.
 

Driver training courses take L-plates to outback

3 April 2012

A new driver education program is being rolled out in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.
 

HealthInfoNet workshops: helping to 'close the gap' in Indigenous health

20 March 2012

To increase access to its web resource and build the capacity of the frontline health workforce - and to assist the health workforce in 'closing the gap' in Indigenous health - the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will deliver a program of free workshops across Western Australia (WA) over 18 months from April 2012.
 

Indigenous V8 Supercar team to support national road and driver-safety program

6 March 2012

Kelly Brothers, one of Australia's most successful teams, have united with the Mildura Aboriginal Corporation to launch Dreamtime Racing in the V8 Supercar Development Series.
 

Successful Aboriginal driving program seeks funding with Department of Attorney General and Justice visit

21 February 2012

More than 140 Aboriginal people have gained their drivers licence and New South Wales' (NSW) first Indigenous driving instructor, Bucky Robinson, is employed due to a free driving program provided by Adult Community Education (ACE) Community Colleges.
 

Road safety workbook for Indigenous children launched at Campbelltown

14 February 2012

Indigenous children in the Macarthur region will soon learn road safety using a new workbook, The road, my mob and me, which was launched at the Campbelltown Bicycle and Road Safety Education Centre in February.
 

Road safety podcasts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now online from Brisbane Indigenous Media Association

8 February 2012

As part of the Stayin' strong project, Brisbane Indigenous Media Association Projects (BIMA Projects) has released a series of short podcasts about road safety and community health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
 

Time to nominate excellent local governments (Indigenous, rural health, roads and more...)

12 January 2012

Entries are now being sought for a competition that recognises local government achievements in Indigenous community engagement, reconciliation, rural and remote health and improving services to remote communities.
 

Driving simulator for APY lands

8 December 2011

A simulator is being used to teach people in the remote Aboriginal lands of South Australia how to cope with city driving conditions.
 

Award for new road safety program in Queensland

24 October 2011

A Townsville teacher has been recognised for developing a road safety program to help educate Indigenous people about road safety issues and the dangers of drink-driving.
 

New DVD focuses on improving road safety for Indigenous Australians

14 July 2011

The Australian Government has launched the DVD Being safe, not sorry in conjunction with the National Road Safety Council focusing on practical ways to improve road safety for Indigenous Australians.
 
 
Last updated: 24 April 2012
 
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