More than 150 Victorian football and netball clubs, including those in Whittlesea and Hume will share in more than half a million dollars for their efforts to promote road safety in their communities.
The state government and Transport Accident Commission are rewarding 151 grassroots clubs across the state for showing their commitment to eliminating death and serious injuries on our roads, throughout the 2022 season.
The TAC club rewards program encourages AFL Victoria-affiliated clubs to educate their players and members on the dangers associated with risky driving behaviours such as speed, drink-drug driving, fatigue and distractions.
Successful clubs will put the money towards a range of initiatives including new equipment and uniforms, updated facilities, and education programs covering topics such as mental health and road safety.
Among the successful clubs is Lancefield Junior Football Netball Club which will receive $7500 for an upgrade of the scoreboard.
Hundreds of clubs took part in the July campaign, donning blue armbands to promote road safety and honour those tragically killed on our roads.
So far this year, 187 people have lost their lives on Victorian roads, with 106 of those in regional areas – a concerning increase on the 78 regional deaths at the same time last year.
The TAC Club Rewards Program is part of a 31-year partnership with AFL Victoria and provides a platform to speak directly with Victorians travelling hundreds of kilometres on the state’s roads every year for training and games.
Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said local sporting clubs are the backbone of the community and the program is another great initiative that incentivises clubs to spread an important message and influence change.
“We are proud to support the long-standing partnership between the TAC and AFL Victoria, which provides a platform to educate hundreds of thousands of Victorians on road safety issues through local sport.”
