JOHN GRAHAM
SPECIAL MINISTER OF STATE
MINISTER FOR ROADS
MINISTER FOR THE ARTS
MINISTER FOR MUSIC AND THE NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY
MINISTER FOR JOBS AND TOURISM
JENNY AITCHISON
MINISTER FOR REGIONAL TRANSPORT AND ROADS
MEDIA RELEASE - COMMUNITY ROAD SAFETY GRANTS WINNERS ALMOST DOUBLE WITH INCREASED FUNDING
The Minns Labor Government is boosting investment in road safety across the state with grassroots organisations to share in $600,000 funding in Community Road Safety Grants for 2025.
Transport for NSW received so many worthwhile applications this year that funding has been increased by an extra $187,705 and the number of recipients has almost doubled compared to 2023.
Thirty-five community groups will each receive up to $30,000 to roll out projects that help increase road safety at a local level across NSW. Of these projects, 17 will be delivered in metropolitan areas and 18 in regional areas.
Projects include:
- Targeting multicultural groups and new arrivals to Australia to provide them with culturally sensitive, in-language road safety workshops, driving lessons, and resources to improve understanding of NSW road rules and instil a road safety culture.
- Campaigns to raise awareness and change perception about cyclists.
- Subsidised access to the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program for young people to help change dangerous driving behaviour.
- Various mentor and driving experience projects for marginalised and Aboriginal youth to support them to become safer, more responsible drivers.
- Supplying and installing new or preloved child car restraints to disadvantaged families to improve their safety, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
These latest projects are in addition to more than 220 projects and over $3 million invested since the Community Road Safety Grants program was established in 2015.
For the full list of projects visit:
Minister for Roads John Graham said:
“Road safety starts in everyone’s street and everyone’s local community. These are worthwhile grassroots projects that will make a difference at that local level.
“The rising number of fatalities on our roads has been an issue across the state so programs at a community level that assist at-risk groups and new arrivals will improve safety outcomes in total.
“Whether it be installing car seats into the cars of families who can least afford the safest equipment during this cost of living crunch, or teaching road safety in language to recent arrivals to Australia, these are projects that will each make a difference in their own way.”
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:
“Tragically two-thirds of fatalities occur on regional roads and the impact of a death or a serious injury on a local community is immeasurable, which is why funding of Community Road Safety Grants is so valuable.
“While, individuals, organisations and the Government all have different responsibilities in reducing road trauma and making sure everyone returns home safely, I know that locals in the bush know what locals need.
“I’m thrilled to see the number of regional projects triple this year to 18 successful projects that will target regional communities from a variety of places including Albury, Bathurst, Dubbo, Newcastle and Port Stephens.
“These grants are a great investment in the safety of our country roads.
“Grassroot organisations like PCYC, the ARISE Community Support have knowledge of local issues and are in a good position to provide tailored solutions that get the road safety message to their communities, which will ultimately contribute to a safer trip for everyone.”
MEDIA:
Heath Aston | Minister Graham | 0458 655 879
Wendy Fitzgibbon | Minister Aitchison | 0408 427 540
