The ACT Government has today announced the successful recipients of the 2025 Road Safety Fund Grants, with more than $200,000 in funding provided to support projects that will contribute to road safety in the ACT.
Minister for Government and City Services Tara Cheyne, said the funding demonstrates the government's ongoing commitment to Vision Zero – that means no deaths or serious injuries on our road transport network.
The funding will support a wide range of initiatives designed to make roads safer for everyone.
"Every life lost or serious injury on our roads is one too many. These grants are about investing in practical, community-driven solutions that improve safety for drivers and vulnerable road users," Minister Cheyne said.
This year eight projects have been funded, including:
- Cyclabilities: On the Move, a trauma-informed, inclusive road safety program tailored for ACT children with disabilities, neurodivergence, and from CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) backgrounds.
- Motorcycle Road Safety Forum, held by the Motorcycle Riders Association of the ACT with a focus on educating riders of the importance of safety rated rider clothing.
- Ryda Road Safety Education for Vulnerable young Canberra drivers, involving road safety education workshops for school students.
- Safe-Nav, interactive workshops reaching CALD road users to equip them with essential road safety knowledge and skills.
- Enhancing transport safety for children with a disability, training Kidsafe ACT staff, offering free professional development for occupational therapists and other professionals, and providing resources and equipment to support safe travel.
- Pre-learner licence program resource development, designed to equip Canberra College students with essential road safety knowledge.
- Making Roads Motorcycle Friendly, a training course designed for engineers, managers, contractors and field staff involved in road construction and maintenance.
- Educating ACT primary school students about road safety, a project to improve road safety knowledge by delivering a unit of work at St Vincent's Primary School Aranda.
The Road Safety Fund Grants is a vital part of the government's ongoing work to create safer road environments.
"By working with community groups, schools and local organisations, we can deliver projects that have a real impact on people's lives. These initiatives are designed to help change behaviours and promote safer roads for everyone," Minister Cheyne said.
Previous rounds have supported road safety initiatives and education activities, training programs and research. The 2025 projects are expected to build on this success and deliver lasting benefits to the community.
The full list of 2025 Road Safety Fund Grant projects is available on the Road Safety Fund Grants webpage.
