This section provides reference details and - where available - links and abstracts for general publications associated with road safety among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. References include journal articles, reports, theses, and other literature.
2013
Anthony T, Blagg H (2013)
STOP in the name of who's law? Driving and the regulation of contested space in Central Australia.
Social & Legal Studies; 22(1): 43-66
Falster MO, Randall DA, Lujic S, Ivers R, Leyland AH, Jorm LR (2013)
Disentangling the impacts of geography and Aboriginality on serious road transport injuries in New South Wales.
Accident Analysis & Prevention; 54: 32–38
2012
Ho KM, Geelhoed E, Gope M, Burrell M, Rao S (2012)
An injury awareness education program on outcomes of juvenile justice offenders in Western Australia: an economic analysis.
BMC Health Services Research; 12: 279
Retrieved 28 August 2012 from http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-12-279
Rourke P, Jones C (2012)
Risk of reconviction among offenders who commence the Blacktown Traffic Offender Program.
Sydney: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
Sullivan KM (2012)
Motivating and maintaining desistance from crime: male Aboriginal serial offenders' experience of 'going good'.
Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Australian National University: Canberra
Thomson N, MacRae A, Brankovich J, Burns J, Catto M, Gray C, Levitan L, Maling C, Potter C, Ride K, Stumpers S, Urquhart B (2012)
Overview of Australian Indigenous health status, 2011.
Perth, WA: Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
2011
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2011)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health performance framework 2010: detailed analyses.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2011)
Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This national statistical publication reports on the health and wellbeing of young Australians aged 12-24 years of age. This reporting is vital for the development of evidence-based youth policies. Part VII provides an overview of the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and looks at key issues including:
- health status
- determinants of health
- families and communities
- socioeconomic factors
- housing
- health system performance.
The report also highlights areas where work is still needed.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Coordinator General for Remote Indigenous Services (2011)
Coordinator General for Remote Indigenous Services six monthly report September 2010 - March 2011.
Canberra: Office of the Coordinator General for Remote Indigenous Services
Department of Infrastructure and Transport (2011)
Indigenous road safety forum report.
Coffs Harbour, NSW: Department of Infrastructure and Transport
Fuller T (2011)
Stop Territory Aboriginal Road Sadness - NT Police Indigenous road safety project.
Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety; 22(1): 33-36
Ivers R, Lyford M, Johnson J, Boufous S, Senserrick T, Clapham K (2011)
Road safety and driver licensing in Aboriginal people in remote NSW.
Paper presented at the Coalition for Research to Improve Aboriginal Health. 5-6 May 2011, Sydney
New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services (2011)
Child deaths 2010 annual report: learning to improve services.
Sydney: New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services
NSW Centre for Road Safety (2011)
RTA local government road safety program: 2011/12 project funding guidelines for RSOs.
Sydney: Roads & Traffic Authority, NSW
This resource provides funding guidelines for the planning, development and implementation of local road safety projects using the Safe system approach during 2011/12, including projects for Indigenous communities.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Olney K, Senserrick T, Ivers R, Martiniuk A, Clapham K, Lyford M, Grzebieta R (2011)
Safe system demonstration project involving an Indigenous community: literature review and methods.
Sydney: Austroads
Olney K, Senserrick T, Yip P, Grzebieta R, Ivers R, Clapham K, Lyford M (2011)
Safe system demonstration project involving an Indigenous community: audit and implementation plan.
Sydney: Austroads
2010
Brown J, Ivers RQ, Bilston L, Clapham K, Keay L, Lyford M, Hunter K, Fegan M (2010)
Buckle up safely for Indigenous children: development and evaluation of a preschool based education program to increase correct use of appropriate child restraints.
Bureau of Infrastructure Transport and Regional Economics (2010)
Road deaths in Australia 1925-2008.
Canberra: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Australia
Centre for Appropriate Technology (2010)
National Indigenous infrastructure guide: transport.
In: Centre for Appropriate Technology, ed. National Indigenous infrastructure guide. Alice Springs: Centre for Appropriate Technology: 30
This publication provides a framework to facilitate an understanding the issue of transport management which arises in the provision of infrastructure for remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The main focus of the guide is the installation and maintenance of infrastructure which is appropriate and sustainable for remote Indigenous communities. The importance of community in this process is highlighted in the guide.
The National Indigenous infrastructure guide complements the existing National Indigenous Housing Guide and the Environmental Health Handbooks. The guide provides information on:
- existing research
- codes and standards
- resources
- community infrastructure
The guide was produced by the Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) with funding from the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Cornish B, Solomon LB, Walshe K (2010)
Surviving multi-trauma in the past.
ANZ Journal of Surgery; 80(12): 912–916
Helps Y, Moodie D, Warman G (2010)
Aboriginal people travelling well: community report.
Melbourne: The Lowitja Institute
Indigenous road safety (2010)
National Road Safety Council
This easy-to-read factsheet provides a comparison of Indigenous and non-Indigenous statistics on death and injury in road accidents, outlines the risk factors for Indigenous people, and summarises current government initiatives in Indigenous road safety.
As a general summary of road safety issues for Indigenous Australians, this fact sheet is of use to researchers and policy workers in Aboriginal affairs, particularly those working in road safety
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Keys2drive program (2010)
National Road Safety Council
The factsheet provides information on the program funded by the Australian Government for young drivers, aged 17-25, who are disproportionately killed or injured in road crashes.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Road Safety overview (2010)
National Road Safety Council
This factsheet by the National Road Safety Council provides a basic overview of major road safety issues in Australia, including:
- the scale of the problem
- trends in road death crashes
- international comparisons
- key risk groups
- jurisdictional responsibilities in improving road safety
This resource is aimed at both specialist researchers and the general public when basic information is needed about the safe system approach.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Safe System approach (2010)
National Road Safety Council
This factsheet from the National Road Safety Council provides background to the safe system approach, which aims to create a safer road transport system that makes allowances for human error and minimises the consequences, in particular the risk of death or serious injury.
This resource is aimed at both specialist researchers and the general public when basic information is needed about the safe system approach.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The Black Spot program (2010)
National Road Safety Council
This factsheet summarises the funding provided under the Black spot program by the Australian Government, under both an ongoing program and as part of the economic stimulus package. The program funds measures such s traffic lights and roundabouts aiming to prevent road traffic casualties.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Northern Territory Coordinator-General for Remote Services (2010)
Northern Territory Coordinator-General for remote services: report #2 December 2009 to May 2010.
Darwin: Northern Territory Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services Working Future
Senserrick T, Hinchcliff R, Ivers R, Martiniuk A, Boufous S, Clapham K (2010)
Aboriginal injury prevention projects.
Sydney: Sax Institute
State and Territory Governments (2010)
New national child restraint laws.
Retrieved from
Zines D (2010)
Community partnerships for young drivers and road safety education.
Paper presented at the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Road Safety Forum 2010. 6 September 2010, Perth
2009
Johnston I (2009)
Safe systems [presentation].
Perth: Curtin Monash Accident Research Centre
Somssich E (2009)
Driver training and licensing issues for Indigenous people.
The Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety; 20(1): 31-36
Sticher G (2009)
Barriers to the acceptance of road safety programmes among rural road users : developing a brief intervention.
Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Queensland University of Technology: Brisbane
Thompson C, Oxley J, Langford J, PalamaraP, Muir C, Koppel S, Bohensky M, Williamson A (2009)
Non-wearing of adult seat belts in Australia: where to next?.
Sydney: Austroads
2008
Australian Transport Council (2008)
National road safety action plan 2009 and 2010.
Canberra: Australian Transport Council
Clapham K, Senserrick T, Ivers R, Lyford M, Stevenson M (2008)
Understanding the extent and impact of Indigenous road trauma.
Injury; 39(Supplement 5): S19-S23
Corben BF, Logan DB, Johnston IR, Vulcan AP (2008)
Development of a new road safety strategy for Western Australia, 2008-2020.
Melbourne: Monash University Accident Research Centre
Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development and Local Government (2008)
Road deaths Australia: 2007 statistical summary.
Canberra: Australian Government
Elliott and Shannahan Research (2008)
An investigation of Aboriginal driver licensing issues - research report.
Sydney: Roads and Traffic Authority (NSW)
Harrison JE, Berry JG (2008)
Serious injury due to transport accidents, Australia, 2005–06.
Adelaide: Research Centre for Injury Studies
Helps YLM, Moller J, Kowanko I, Harrison JE, O’Donnell K, de Crespigny C (2008)
Aboriginal people travelling well: issues of safety, transport and health.
Canberra: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
The aim of this research was to identify the transport needs of Aboriginal people in South Australia for the provision of a safe and sufficient transport supply. The study themes and approach were informed by a series of forums held during 2005 and 2006. A key result of the forums was the identification of twelve safety and sufficiency of transport issues.
The findings of this project are based on research in a small number of Aboriginal communities, supplemented by information from literature, consultations and forums. Several broad themes were identified which led to the development of 18 recommendations. The authors consider whether the findings of this study can be generalised more widely. They conclude that while a number of common themes that arose may be expected to occur in many, if not all communities, the travelling needs of each community should be considered carefully when planning services.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Kickbusch I (2008)
Healthy societies: addressing 21st century health challenges.
Adelaide: Thinkers in Residence, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia
Road Safety Council (2008)
Road Safety Council's recommendation to Government for actions to support and assist the implementation of various elements in the proposed road safety strategy: towards zero - recommended implementation plan 2009-2011.
Perth, WA: Office of Road Safety (WA)
2007
Currie G, Stanley J, Stanley J, eds. (2007)
No way to go: transport and social disadvantage in Australian communities.
Melbourne: Monash University Press
Australian Bureau of Statistics (2007)
Housing and infrastructure in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Australia, 2006.
Canberra: Australian Bureau of Statistics
This report presents the results from the third Community Housing and Infrastructure Needs Survey (CHINS), held in 2006. The publication includes information relating to housing, such as current housing stock, dwelling management practices and some information about Indigenous organisations that provide housing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The report also provides information about housing related infrastructure such as water, electricity, sewerage, drainage, and rubbish collection and disposal, as well as other facilities such as transport, communication, education, sport and health services, available in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2007)
Rural, regional and remote health: a study on mortality (2nd edition).
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Barunga Festival (2007)
Barunga road safety competition.
: Barunga Festival
Helps Y, Moller J (2007)
Aboriginal People Travelling Well literature review: driver licensing issues, seat restraint non-compliance, Aboriginal health, Aboriginal disability.
Adelaide: Research Centre for Injury Studies, Flinders University
Vick M, Navin F (2007)
Road safety education in schools: a critical examination of three initiatives.
Vick M (2007)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids and bikes: socio-cultural factors and safety.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin; 7(2): 1-9
Objective: The study sought to document young Indigenous people's bike riding practices, explore cultural factors shaping those practices and consider ways those practices might put them at risk.
Methods: Ninety five Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students participated in face to face interviews or focus groups, and completed quizzes and questionnaires on their bike riding behaviour, knowledge of road rules, and bike safety issues; the study was conducted in 2000.
Results: Indigenous young people are frequent bike users in a wide range of contexts. They demonstrate sound knowledge of road rules, but largely ignore many of them. Different aspects of their riding are shaped by mixes of poverty, sense of obligation, pragmatism, and style. They identify and act on safety issues only in relation to other road users' behaviour, including normal conditions of road use (e.g., closeness of cars on busy roads), racist driver aggression, and 'social' danger from police.
Conclusions: Young Indigenous cyclists' riding practices appear broadly consistent with practices documented among other social groups, and put them at risk of injury, although they widely adopt practices to minimise danger from other road users. Racism, and their visibility, makes them a target for harassment that also puts them at risk. They do not, however, understand road use in terms of risk and the study highlights complex cultural factors shaping their decision making as cyclists.
Implications: Young Indigenous cyclists' own behaviour might be addressed by a combination of education and enforcement regarding safer riding practices, within and by Indigenous communities and families. Securing their safety also requires racist aggression by non-Indigenous road users, and police relationships with Indigenous people to be addressed.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
VicRoads (2007)
VicRoads Indigenous report card 2007.
Melbourne: VicRoads, Victoria
Watson A (2007)
Road safety song competition - see it on DVD.
Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety; 18(3): 17
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