Shine a Light on Road Safety is about igniting hope, connecting with others and creating positive change. Here's how your fundraising makes a difference.

Supporting people bereaved and seriously injured

"You guys have been my saving grace. You have no idea how grateful I am to have such beautiful humans in my life".

Jo, in memory of Gavin

3,000+ Victorians access our free counselling, information, and support services each year.

Helping people make safer driving choices

"This program made me realise just how much my actions have impacted my friends and family."

Driver referred by the Magistrates' Court

Our powerful road safety education programs reach 5,000+ people each year - in the justice system, community groups, schools, and workplaces.

Challenging complacency and driving change

"You can't change what happened to you. But, your story can change what happens to someone else."

In 1994 people impacted by road trauma started our organisation to help others similarly affected. People remain at the centre of all we do.

More than 80% of our staff are volunteers, working tirelessly to change community thinking about road safety.

Today, we can also make a difference.

As we walk together, we are the example to the greater community that lives lost on the road are not numbers. They are real people with stories that leave a legacy of love.

We wish no others to walk in our shoes.

In whatever way we can, we are all committed to stopping the complacency around road deaths and uniting others in saying it is time to change. We must all work together to change driving attitudes and keep everyone on the roads safe, with zero lives lost on the roads, which is our goal.

Gerardine, 2024 Shine a Light on Road Safety Ambassador

Did you know?

70% of road deaths are due to a simple errors

Road trauma can happen to anyone.

The TAC research shows the majority of road deaths happen because of a basic error as opposed to high-risk behaviours such as speeding, drink-driving and drug-driving.

30 years of supporting the community

Amber Community celebrated its 30 year anniversary in 2024. Amber Community remains committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by road trauma, and we look forward to continuing our vital work in the years ahead.

Your fundraising will help Amber Community support people impacted by road trauma and positively influence road users' attitudes and behaviours through a range of education programs.