South Australian councils, schools and community organisations will share in $200,000 in funding through a new grants program designed to support local road safety education and awareness initiatives.
The State Government’s THINK! Road Safety Community Grants Program will support 13 grassroots organisations to deliver projects aimed at improving road safety knowledge and behaviour across their communities.
Among the recipients, the City of Salisbury will deliver cycling and walking education programs at its new Road Safety Park, while Bridgewater Primary School will launch a walking school bus initiative to teach students about pedestrian safety.
Uniting Country SA has received funding to expand culturally safe and inclusive driver training programs across the state’s north, and Marree Aboriginal School will deliver a culturally tailored road safety and cycling education program for local young people.
The Logging Investigation and Training Association will continue supporting learner drivers in the state’s south-east through a mentoring program that pairs participants with trained volunteers and provides access to suitable vehicles.
The community grants program complements the THINK! Road Safety Partnerships Program, which supports road safety initiatives delivered through partnerships with sporting organisations and community groups.
The funding initiative forms part of the South Australian Government’s Road Safety Action Plan 2025-2027, which outlines measures aimed at reducing road fatalities by 50 per cent and serious injuries by 30 per cent by 2031.
According to the State Government, 87 people lost their lives and 787 people suffered serious injuries on South Australian roads last year. So far this year, 47 fatalities and 396 serious injuries have been recorded.
A full list of grant recipients is available through the THINK! Road Safety Community Grants Program.
