Shine a Light on Road Safety

Sunday 5 May: Melbourne walk

Join the community walk and BBQ from 11 am to 1 pm on Sunday 5 May 2019 at Albert Park Lake, Melbourne.

“To complete this walk, surrounded by people who understand the impacts of road trauma, was very powerful. People talked, cried and laughed together and were united in the ambition to make a difference. I think this a community of people who will continue to come together each year in support of this event and, who will ultimately help influence change for Victoria’s road users.”

Friday 10 May: Turn on your headlights

On Friday 10 May 2019 turn on your headlights to demonstrate a commitment to road safety.

"Although the reason we were part of the Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign is particularly sad, I am grateful that this campaign exists, not only because it was healing for us, but also so that we can help prevent others losing loved ones on the roads."

Monday 6 May - Sunday 12 May: Illuminations

The Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign is part of National Road Safety Week and landmarks across Australia are illuminated in yellow for road safety. 

In Victoria the following landmarks were illuminated in 2018:

"We saw so many illuminated icons in yellow last year, and it reminded us of our beautiful dad who died in a car crash. If just one person makes a change in their driving behaviour because of Shine a Light on Road Safety, and it saves lives on our roads, then we think our participation in the campaign has been worthwhile."

Your voice

This year our extraordinary volunteers have shared their stories to shine a light on why road safety is so important. Read more below.

See other volunteer stories here. Tell us your road safety wishes here.

National campaign

Shine a Light on Road Safety is part of National Road Safety Week.

Interstate partners are:

New South Wales: Enough is Enough www.enoughisenough.org.au

Queensland: Road Trauma Services Queensland www.roadtraumaservicesqld.org

South Australia: Road Trauma Support Team South Australia www.roadtraumasupportsa.com.au | 1800 069 528

Tasmania: Road Trauma Support Tasmania www.roadtraumasupport.org.au

Victoria: Road Trauma Support Services Victoria www.rtssv.org.au | 1300 367 797

Western Australia: Road Trauma Support Western Australia  www.rtswa.org.au

Thank you

We are very proud of our enduring partnerships with organisations that are committed to supporting and raising awareness of road safety and our services. Shine a Light on Road Safety is actively supported by all the key road safety agencies including the Victorian Government, Victoria Police, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and VicRoads. Special thanks to the campaign ambassadors Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer, Victoria Police and Dr Christine Durham.

We would like to thank our Corporate Partners and Supporters who provide so much more than just financial support – they help raise awareness, reach new communities and make a profound difference walking with those impacted by road trauma.