Football and netball clubs across Hume and Whittlesea will be wearing blue armbands this weekend.
The state government, the Transport Accident Commission and AFL Victoria early this week launched the third annual Road Safety Round – with all AFL Victoria-affiliated clubs encouraged to take part.
Kicking off this weekend, coaches, players, and supporters from more than 1,000 Victorian football and netball clubs will don a blue armband to show their commitment to eliminating death and serious injury on our roads.
So far this year, 132 people have died on Victorian roads, with 77 of those in regional areas – a concerning rise on the 59 regional deaths at the same time last year.
The TAC’s partnership with AFL Victoria provides the perfect platform to speak directly to thousands of Victorians who are travelling hundreds of kilometres on the state’s road network for games and training every year.
Tourism, Sport and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos said local football and netball clubs are at the heart of their communities and play a significant role in influencing attitudes and behaviours on our roads.
“Tragically, most football and netball clubs across Victoria will have felt the impact of road trauma first hand. This Road Safety Round is an opportunity to remember those we have lost and educate the community on the importance of road safety.”
AFL Victoria chief executive Ben Kavenagh said road safety is something that is so acutely relevant to everyone in community football and netball.
