Applications are now open for event grants to encourage local communities to get involved and champion road safety when Western Australia hosts National Road Safety Week 2023.
The Road Safety Commission and the RAC have partnered to provide $90,000 in funding for the events to be held between 14-21 May 2023.
In announcing the grants, Road Safety Minister Paul Papalia said the grants were a great opportunity for local communities to promote road safety at the grass roots level and inspire small changes that can make a big difference in saving lives on our roads.
Local governments, schools, community groups, clubs and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $5,000 to host an event promoting one of the following daily road safety themes throughout the week:
Sunday 14 May – Remember the 1200
Monday 15 May – Your road safety pledge
Tuesday 16 May – Road Safety for young people
Wednesday 17 May – Slow down & give them space
Thursday 18 May – How safe is my ride?
Friday 19 May – Share the path
Saturday 21 May – Take care on regional roads
Grants are also available to shine a light on road safety by lighting up local landmarks in yellow or displaying road safety messages.
Last year over 60 landmarks, big and small, all over the State shone bright during National Road Safety Week to recognise people killed, seriously injured and affected by road trauma on our roads every year.
For more information or to apply, visit the Community Connect Grants Portal. Applications close on Friday 23 December 2022.
