Road Trauma Support Services Victoria in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia | Education

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria

Locality: Blackburn, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 367 797

Address: Suite 2/109 Whitehorse Road 3130 Blackburn, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.rtssv.org.au

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25.01.2022 Please share our details if you know somebody who has been injured, bereaved, or affected by a road collision. Our counselling services are free, unlimited and you do not need a referral to access our services, we're here to help from day one 1300 367 797 | www.rtssv.org.au

25.01.2022 Do you have neck or back pain following a road traffic crash? Join The University of Queensland’s study about people’s experiences of medicine use after road traffic crashes. Participants will receive a $20 gift voucher. Contact Ms Sarah Robins, Research Assistant, on email [email protected] or call 07 3346 4812 or Dr Jane Nikles on email [email protected] or 0408 599 033.

25.01.2022 A memorial in a beautiful, peaceful location to visit and remember loved ones killed or injured on our roads Don Walters’ stunning ‘Solace’ can be found @Hearne Parade, Geelong. Find out more here>> https://bit.ly/3jplKSZ Thank you Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Uniting Church Victoria & Tasmania, and City of Greater Geelong.

23.01.2022 Beyond Blue have some fantastic mental health resources available, as we navigate restrictions across Victoria. It is essential to look after yourself and those around you by reaching out to these services if you need them. We are still conducting our specialised phone counselling for anyone impacted by road trauma, please call 1300 367 797 to book an appointment. Stay safe, and we are thinking of all our Victorian community.

23.01.2022 If you are in Melbourne tonight check out the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, which will be illuminated in yellow to Shine a Light on Road Safety. A big thank you to the Melbourne Star for supporting our campaign and shining a light on road safety. #shinealightonroadsafety #NRSW

17.01.2022 Huge thanks to our volunteer speaker Jo and her friend Helen who held an online fundraiser in honour of Gavin Keep. They did a terrific job and the funds raised will help provide support and care to people impacted by road trauma and deliver life-changing road safety education.

16.01.2022 Victorian's are riding their bikes more than ever during stage 3 and stage 4 restrictions. Some tips from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) below on how to check your bike regularly. We are still conducting our specialised phone counselling, please call 1300 367 797 to book an appointment.

13.01.2022 Today's the day! and we would love to see every road user have their HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON today, to Shine a Light on Road Safety. #shinealightonroadsafety #NRSW

13.01.2022 Some of our volunteers, who also volunteer with the SES feature in this video about road crash rescues. Thank you to all our highly trained SES volunteers that respond to road crash rescues every day. Please note: This video does contain crash scenes.

12.01.2022 Calling all aspiring filmmakers 18-25 years old. The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Split-Second Film Competition is back! Details here: https://bit.ly/3kvHApe

12.01.2022 Kyle Pollard shared the heartbreaking story of how losing his friends 16 years ago changed him and how it continues to break his heart today. You can read the article in the Courier Mail>> https://bit.ly/3fMoAiG We are still conducting our specialised phone counselling for anyone impacted by road trauma, please call 1300 367 797 to book an appointment.

12.01.2022 Sometimes you need more than support from your family and friends when you have experienced road trauma. We are a statewide service assisting anyone impacted by road trauma. Free information, support and counselling are available, by calling 1300 367 797 and booking an appointment with one of our counsellors.

12.01.2022 KERRY ANN NORTON HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP In 1997, Kerry Ann experienced a tragic and devastating road crash that changed her life forever. Wanting to make the community aware of the impacts of road trauma, Kerry Ann became a volunteer with Road Trauma Support Services Victoria in 2005. Kerry Ann is always willing to work with us to get her message out there. She has been very involved in our Road Trauma Awareness Seminar (RTAS) program, as well as speaking to the media. ... Kerry Ann has also been an essential advocate in increasing community awareness about the 'ripple effect' of road trauma. Kerry Ann also kindly agreed to be the ambassador for our Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign in 2018. Kerry Ann is a beautiful person, who is so generous with her time, and the resilience and bravery she shows in telling her story to prevent road trauma happening to another family is remarkable. We warmly welcome Kerry Ann as a life member and sincerely thank her for continuously giving up her time to make a difference.

11.01.2022 A good road rule to remember for one of our most vulnerable road users. You must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering. #shinealightonroadsafety

11.01.2022 Claire shares her LEFT UNFINISHED story to remind all Victorians to never take our lives for granted when we get behind the wheel. If this story raised any issues for you, please reach out to our counselling team. We're here for you call 1300 367 797 to book an appointment.

11.01.2022 We can all play a part in road safety. Thanks, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers for supporting our work during these uncertain times. #shinealightonroadsafety

10.01.2022 Find out what Road Trauma Support Services Victoria has been up to during lockdown here>> https://bit.ly/3hDTbzV

09.01.2022 Road Trauma Support Services Victoria warmly invites you to our 20th annual Time for Remembering ceremony. 12 NOON | SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2020 LIVE STREAMED OVER ZOOM (VIDEOCONFERENCING WEBSITE) REGISTER HERE>> https://bit.ly/34uqYs0... "Time for Remembering shows that road trauma is an ongoing thing. Grief does not go away. Time for Remembering will be live-streamed via Zoom. It is a free event but you must register to receive the Zoom link. It is a day to remember the lives of loved ones lost on our roads, celebrate their lives and give thanks for those who survived. It is also an opportunity to pay tribute to those agencies and individuals who work tirelessly to reduce the road toll and the associated trauma and grief. #WDoR2020

09.01.2022 Kerry Ann shares her LEFT UNFINISHED story to remind all Victorians to never take our lives for granted when we get behind the wheel. If this story raised any issues for you, please reach out to our counselling team. We're here for you call 1300 367 797 to book an appointment.

08.01.2022 BELINDA CLARK HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP Belinda is a Research Fellow with an honours degree in psychology. She works with the Monash University Accident and Research Centre (MUARC), and she has been associated with Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) since 2008 when we first started to look at evaluating the Road Trauma Awareness Seminar (RTAS) program. Belinda started volunteering with us in 2008 when she attended an evaluation forum, and this led to the establishme...nt of an ongoing evaluation steering committee that commenced the same year. Belinda has remained on this committee ever since this time. Belinda was the project manager of a Literature Review for the RTAS program In 2012, and the report was completed in 2013. She was then part of a team that conducted research into the best practice of young offender programs, which related to our Drive to Learn program. Belinda has been a sounding board for the organisation on a variety of research-related topics over the years, and she has been involved in the development of the What's the Rush program and she has given up her time to meet with Victoria Police regularly. Over the years, Belinda has been generous with her time and advice, and she has become a friend that values us and what we stand for. We welcome Belinda as a life member as a token of our appreciation for all the work she has done for us, and we thank her for her ongoing support and expertise.

07.01.2022 Make sure you turn your HEADLIGHTS ON tomorrow Friday 20 November, to Shine a Light on Road Safety. #shinealightonroadsafety #NRSW

06.01.2022 A reminder from Victoria Police for all road user's to remain conscious of your responsibilities on the road, drive to the conditions and stay safe.

04.01.2022 National Road Safety Week is taking place on 15-22 November 2020, and we will be shining a light on road safety during the week. Turn on your headlights on Friday 20 November and keep an eye out for landmarks illuminated in yellow. This week is a reminder of the importance of safety for all our road users - because everyone has the right to get home safe. ... #shinealightonroadsafety #NRSW

04.01.2022 Our volunteer speaker, Kajol Eagle has overcome more than most - adopted from an orphanage, endured 20 brain surgeries and a life-threatening road incident but it's her acts of kindness that shine bright. When Kajol Eagle took out a Warrnambool youth achievement award for kindness, resilience and compassion, she lived up to the title by passing on her $200 prize to others in need. Last week she handed over the cheque to Warrnambool Foodshare, but in her 26 years, Kajol has ...overcome more than most. You can read more of her story in a recent article in the Warrnambool Standard>> https://bit.ly/3gAtxvK Fantastic recognition for such an inspiring person, well done Kajol, and thank you.

02.01.2022 Our friends at Beyond Blue have developed a range of information, strategies and expert advice to help support your social and emotional wellbeing during the Coronavirus>> https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ We are still conducting our specialised phone counselling, to book a time with one of our counsellors please call 1300 367 797.