Road safety s saafeet t ty y grantsopen grraantts s open

THE Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Melina Bath, is encouraging eligible community organisations to apply for grants under a road safety program that opened recently.

“Road safety is an ever-increasing problem, particularly across regional Victoria, where our rapidlydeterioratingroadshaveseen aconcerning increase in road traumastatistics,” Ms Bath said.

“While the Andrews Government must take responsibility for repairing our crumbling roads network, grassroots organisations can also play a role in community safety.

“Applying for aroad safety grant is afantastic way for community organisations to get involved by helping to raise road safety awareness.”

Road safety grants are available to incorporated associations withanABN,Local Government Authorities, and schools.

Ms Bath said there was only ashort window in which to apply for the road safety grants, so it was important for community groups to act quickly.

“Thisisgreat opportunity for local schools to gain needed fundingtofacilitatelearningprograms around cycling, beinga safe driver, passenger and pedestrianaswellasunderstanding roadside signage,” said Ms Bath.

“Bike educationisa veryimportant program that is often taught in schools -itprovides young people with asolid foundation about understanding road safety rules and measures.

“Other groups that could benefit are local disabilityproviders and organisations that support our CALD community members.”

Applications for the Community Road Safety Grants Program 2023/24are now open and will close on March 15.

Furtherinformationontheprogramguidelinescan befoundontheVicRoadswebsiteatvicroads.vic.gov au/safety-and-road-rules/road-safety-programs/ vicroads-community-road-safety-grants-program

Applications must be made through the SmartyGrants portalatvicroads.smartygrants com.au/2324grants

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