Australasian College of Road Safety in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Government organisation

Australasian College of Road Safety

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6290 2509

Address: Building 1, Collett Place, Pearce 2607 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.acrs.org.au

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25.01.2022 Our very best wishes to esteemed ACRS member & road safety expert Dr Ray Shuey, Victoria's 2020 Senior Citizen of the Year. The Australian Senior Citizen of the Year will be announced in just 2 days time!

25.01.2022 A few photo favourites from a massively enjoyable & productive week in Stockholm focussing on #globalgoals2030 at the 3rd High-Level Ministerial Conference on Road Safety

24.01.2022 The 2020 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety pre-events are off to a flying start with Global NCAP looking forwards towards the next decade - #50by30

24.01.2022 ACRS is proud to announce that the inaugural e-Alert for the latest edition of our Journal of Road Safety (Volume 23, Issue 2) has now been circulated, and especially that it's receiving a lot of attention! Well done to the fantastic team who worked hard behind the scenes to make this happen, from our Managing Editor Chika Sakashita, Editor-in-Chief Raphael Grzebieta, ACRS Administration Officer Molly Stanley, ACRS CEO Claire Howe, and all of our Peer-Reviewers... ...throug...h to all of our Authors: Alastair Smith, John Garvitch, Kaye Clark, Grant Christey, Kelly Imberger, Christopher Poulter, Michael Regan, Mitchell L Cunningham, Michael Paine, Sam Doecke, James Thompson, Christopher Stokes, Jake Olivier, Tim Churches, Andrew Hayen, Scott Walter, Raphael Grzebieta, Mahsa Esmaeilikia, Marilyn Johnson, & Ben Beck. Congratulations to the entire team for your efforts to expedite road trauma reduction!!! https://mailchi.mp//the-journal-of-road-safety-volume-31-i #roadsafety #childrestraints #police #driverdistraction #cylingsafety #crashinvestigations

22.01.2022 Join speakers Bernard Carlon (Transport for NSW) and Alexander Jannink (Acusensus) as they discuss 'Driver distraction and camera-detected mobile phone use' in the NSW Chapters Seminar Series online event! #roadsafety #mobilephoneuse #driverbehaviour

22.01.2022 What a brilliant event! The conference Organising Committee, Claire and the team from the Australasian College of Road Safety, Nick, David & the 100+ team from Austroads, the 50 editors, 100+ reviewers, and Shanna, Amy and the team from Premier Event Concepts, all did a wonderful job. We're really looking forward to sharing the photos which reflect the buzzy feel of the conference, the breadth of stakeholders engaged and acting at all levels to reduce trauma, and the vast amount of work taking place to support best outcomes. Watch this space!

21.01.2022 Final day to get your application in - come & join our team & help us make a real difference to road trauma reduction outcomes. We need you!

19.01.2022 Join us for the livestream of the Opening Ceremony of National Road Safety Week on Sunday 15 November 2020 - beginning at 6:40 pm. ACRS is pleased to present 2020 ACRS Awards Ceremony during this event. Access the livestream event here: https://play.streamshark.io//tfnsw-nrsw-national-lau/embed ACRS Awards to be presented include the ACRS Fellowship Award, Young Leader's Oration Award, and the 3M-ACRS Diamond Road Safety Award.

19.01.2022 Another important piece of research to inform road trauma reduction strategies - serious injuries in particular. Well done to all at Adelaide's @CASR_RoadSafety https://sciencedirect.com/scie/article//S0001457519318408 ... #infrastructure #roadsafety #seriousinjury #spinalinjury #braininjury

17.01.2022 Good morning Adelaide! We're finally here! Looking forward to 530 attendees beginning to arrive in the beautiful city of Adelaide in preparation for ARSC2019 officially starting tomorrow - it's going to be a fantastic week!

17.01.2022 A few favourite moments from our CEO, Claire Howe, at #ARSC2019 last week in Adelaide (among many we might add!). What a fabulous week supporting our current and future leaders, and being leaders ourselves, to ensure best possible road trauma reductions into the future. Leading the Way - Towards Zero!

17.01.2022 Join the ACRS Victoria Chapter and invited speaker Gabby O'Neill next Thursday, 17th September to hear about the next National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 and to learn about the Social Approach to road safety! Starts at 2:00pm AEST.

16.01.2022 Scholarships & more scholarships! Read the latest ACRS Weekly Alert to find out about multiple scholarships for delegates from Regional & Remote areas, and delegates from Low- and Middle-Income Countries, to attend the 2020 Australasian Road Safety Conference in September https://mailchi.mp/acrs/acrs-weekly-alert-no357-1000897 Please join 700+ delegates across 3 jam-packed days of 5 plenaries, 7 concurrent sessions, many workshops and symposia, plus a buzzing exhibition and more.....to help us all in our efforts to save lives and injuries on our roads!

14.01.2022 RACV, AITPM and ACRS Victoria Chapter have come together to offer a road safety seminar series. There are six sessions aiming to tackle the question of which steps need to be taken to move closer towards zero. The second in the series "Safe Roads and Safe Speeds" will be held on Wednesday 25 Nov at 12:30 AEDT. See more details and register here: https://www.aitpm.com.au//safe-roads-and-safe-speeds-nov-2

12.01.2022 ARSC2020 Welcome from Victorian Minister Jaala Pulford Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre | 16-18 September 2020

10.01.2022 The Australian government's Road Safety Awareness and Enablers Fund is now open - We missed this announcement yesterday, so in case you did too here it is, detailing $700,000 in total over 4 years to worthy projects... Note: Applications close *** 15 November 2019 *** https://bit.ly/2od4qtw... Find out more on the Grant Connect Website here: https://bit.ly/2MKbFmd

10.01.2022 We're not quite sure how all of this is going to fit into ACRS CEO Claire Howe's suitcase, but rest assured we'll make it happen! Looking forward to being in Stockholm for the 2020 High Level Ministerial Conference on Road Safety next week - safe travels everyone

08.01.2022 As the Office of Road Safety (ORS) approaches the milestone of its first 100 days, ACRS was pleased to receive an important stakeholder update on progress with ORS activities. We are pleased to share this important update with members and road safety stakeholders across the region: https://lnkd.in/gWPXAPR

08.01.2022 It was wonderful for ACRS CEO Claire Howe to catch up with Senator Glenn Sterle & Senator Alex Gallacher, Deputy Speaker Llew O'Brien MP & others today at Australia's Parliament House - all recognised #RoadSafety leaders. (Still no public access at APH so it was looking very empty - great for parking though!)

07.01.2022 It's just wonderful to see Senator Alex Gallacher and the Australian federal Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety group being highlighted as a prime example of political leadership, providing powerful, unbiased leadership and support for road trauma reductions - beyond political and party allegiances, & pushing the much broader elimination agenda. The group in Australia consists of 40+ federal politicians across all parties, and is a vital and powerful force in our work Towards Zero.

07.01.2022 'Issue of inequality': How crashes can cause poverty for generations' Excellent article from Sydney Morning Herald journalist Julie Power, reporting from the 3rd Road Safety Ministerial Conference in Stockholm https://amp.smh.com.au//issue-of-inequality-how-crashes-ca

05.01.2022 ARSC2019, what a fantastic event - such great feedback already, and what a huge effort by the (literally) hundreds involved involved.

05.01.2022 Hot off the press!!! Read our comprehensive summary of the 2019 Australasian Road Safety Conference, which wrapped up just 14 days ago in Adelaide: * 3 days of full-on conferencing * An extra day of meetings and satellite events * 540 delegates... * 7 concurrent sessions, 5 targetted plenary sessions, 150+ papers, 9 Symposia, multiple workshops * International outreach via keynotes, speakers and delegates * 5x scholarships for outstanding awardees from Low- and Middle-Income Countries * 3 prestigious College awards * 7 conference awards * Plus so much more! Read all about it, download the plenary presentations, read the extensive feedback here: "The Wrap! Our ARSC2019 post-event Summary -> THANK YOU for such an educational, energising and uplifting event aimed at combatting road trauma!" https://bit.ly/33paRbJ

05.01.2022 Today's ACRS Weekly Alert e-Newsletter has some especially important global and regional road safety news including the rise in serious injury figures, UN declaring a 2nd Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, the latest ORS update & more https://bit.ly/3gJRCA8

04.01.2022 "Four police officers killed in Melbourne freeway crash hailed by Premier as 'heroes'." Just devastating - deepest sympathies to all affected and involved. "Victoria Police Chief Chief says it is the largest single loss of lives in one incident in the history of Victoria Police."... "Chief Commissioner Ashton said two of the officers had pulled the Porsche over in the emergency stopping lane when they decided to impound the car and called for two more officers to assist them." "Two other officers arrived on the scene and all were out of their cars when a large refrigerated truck then drove into the officers and the Porsche." https://lnkd.in/grBR8nq

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Mr Eric Chalmers AM, ACRS Vice-President, on the Governor-General's announcement today of the Queen's Birthday award as Member (AM) in the General Division "for significant service to the community through child accident prevention and road safety organisations" As many of you are aware, Eric has lent his considerable expertise to the College in a voluntary capacity over the course of many years, so it is especially wonderful to see this dedication 'outside... the norm' being publicly recognised. Eric's work has ensured many more families and communities have been spared the ripple effects of road deaths and injuries, and for this we are especially grateful. Full biographical details stated on the GG's website today: https://www.gg.gov.au/australian-honours-and-awards

04.01.2022 We are delighted that ACRS CEO Claire Howe was able to present our signed ARSC2019 Conference Declaration to the WHO Director Dr Etienne Krug in Stockholm today - an indication of the strong support from all ARSC2019 conference delegates for the broader global goals

04.01.2022 2x VACANCIES are now available for Communications/Operations specialists within our thriving organsiation!!! Two fantastic brand new positions are now available to work with us at the Australasian College of Road Safety. We're looking forward to such an exciting year ahead in 2020 with new projects and events being implemented, so come and join us and help to save lives and injuries on our roads! ACRS Operations Manager - https://lnkd.in/eknQ9bE... ACRS Communications Manager - https://lnkd.in/eMcwdNS Both positions close COB 17 January 2020 - If you have any questions please let ACRS CEO Claire Howe know at [email protected], and submit your responses to the Selection Criteria together with your CV to Molly at [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you!

03.01.2022 ACRS Special Notice Announcing a New Name for our Premier Publication, now 'The Journal of Road Safety' (JRS), + Calling for LMIC Author Mentors & Mentees https://mailchi.mp/acrs/acrs-weekly-alert-no357-1000801

03.01.2022 Prestigious Road Safety Excellence Awards - Nominations now open! Win a Trip to USA + Much More!!! Be recognised for your outstanding work to combat road trauma in front of an audience of our region's most eminent road safety leaders. Your passion is our celebration!... https://mailchi.mp/ac/2020-acrs-award-nominations-now-open

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Antonietta Cavallo who was awarded the 2020 Australasian College of Road Safety Fellowship during the presentation of the 2020 ACRS awards at the launch of National Road Safety Week on Sunday 15 November. This award honours Antonietta Cavallo’s strong and successful advocacy for the adoption of evidence-based road safety policies and strategies across Australia and internationally. The ACRS and members of the road safety community across Australasia congra...tulate Ms Cavallo on her outstanding contributions and 2020 ACRS Fellowship win. Read more about Ms Cavallo’s achievements here: https://mailchi.mp//prestigious-acrs-fellowship-awarded-to Watch the 2020 ACRS Awards Ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCWUinrm6Xg&t

02.01.2022 All packed up and ready to go!!!! Very excited to be seeing everyone in Adelaide in only 13 DAYS for ARSC2019 - the COUNTDOWN is ON!

02.01.2022 It was wonderful for ACRS CEO Claire Howe to catch up with ACRS Patron His Excellency David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia, at Canberra's Government House earlier today. It was a perfect chance to talk all things road safety including the shocking $30b+ annual cost of road trauma in Australia, 40,000 injuries p/yr and rising,1,200 fatalities, and especially the great work the College and our many members are doing to support trauma reductions. The College was very gra...teful to be joined by Peter & Judy Frazer from the SARAH Foundation, ACRS Vice-President Eric Chalmers, Jo Wilson-Ridley from Queanbeyan-Palerang Council, and Tracey Norberg from Goulburn Shire Council. A favourite part of the day? Definitely chatting to our Patron as well as meeting His Excellency's lovely wife Mrs Linda Hurley. An impromptu rendition of 'You are my sunshine, my only sunshine' by Peter and Mrs Hurley capped off a perfect day, perfectly. So special. So much work to do, and we are so appreciative of the support of our Patron - we are very lucky

02.01.2022 Today, I once again spoke in the Senate about Road Safety. While we are still killing our fellow Australian's on our roads, I will keep saying in the Senate tha...t all Government's need to do more!!! We are supposed to be reducing road fatalities, however in my home state so far this year - we have seen an increase of fatalities of 73.3%. Australasian College of Road Safety Safer Australian Roads and Highways (The Sarah Group.Org) Australian Road Safety Foundation Australian Automobile Association

01.01.2022 FINAL 24 HOURS to submit your abstract - join 700+ delegates in Melbourne this September at the largest road safety-dedicated conference in the southern hemisphere! Save lives and injuries on our roads as we all work Towards Zero - with A Fresh Approach! https://bit.ly/2ujeKTM

01.01.2022 Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Trauma Victims - 1.3M Deaths & many, many, MANY MORE Serious Injuries worldwide. It's vital we take this one day to reflect on these incomprehensible statistics. In Australia alone we have 1,200 deaths & 40,000 serious injuries every year - and each & every one is violent, traumatic, & so devastating to so many mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, extended families, workplaces, first responders, friends & n...eighbours.... One By One they happen. One By One they take their enormous toll. Our hearts go out to all those affected as we at the College, together with all of our members, continue to strongly support everyone's leadership & work Towards Zero. https://t.co/gKEay1TRDq

01.01.2022 The latest road death and injury projections from Australia's federal department @infra_regional are confronting and quite simply alarming. This is why we NEED YOU to join 500+ at our 2019 Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC2019) NEXT WEEK in Adelaide. Read our latest conference alert here... https://bit.ly/2lVteoe

01.01.2022 'WHO must push for lower speed limits to ease pressure on virus-impacted hospitals, urge experts' From Press Gazette Transport Journalist of the Year 2018 @carltonreid... speed = risk of trauma from crashes = risk of COVID-19 death from hosp beds https://bit.ly/39uD17S