It’s been a year since the NSW government launched the Towards Zero campaign, focusing efforts on bringing the NSW road toll down.
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Each year more than 12,000 people are also seriously injured on our roads. The figures are staggering and while there is much more to do, we are starting to see results.
From June last year to the end of April 2017, we’ve seen a six per cent reduction in deaths on our roads. But, NSW Police reported over the Easter long weekend, more than 7500 people were booked.
To focus on random breath testing and mobile drug testing, NSW Police are rolling out 18 new vans across the state. These purpose-built vans will help NSW Police target enforcement to remote regional locations.
The first steps of Towards Zero have been about re-engaging the community and having people acknowledge many tragic deaths are preventable.
We have also now partnered with the NRL, NSWRL and CRL for the Knock On Effect partnership, to tackle the problem on country roads.
The NSW Safer Roads Programs will see $70 million invested into road safety upgrades in the 2017/2018 financial year with 230 safety projects delivered over the next two years.
Apply for youth opportunities funding
Just over one million dollars in Youth Opportunities funding is now available. One-off grants of up to $50,000 are available for projects that engage young people to lead and participate in community development activities.
Local governments and all local organisations with a youth focused project can apply. Since 2012, Youth Opportunities has provided about $8 million in funding to more than 148 projects across NSW. Previous rounds have focused on leadership, communication, and teamwork, as well as event management and planning.
The online application process opened on May 22, and it closes on June 26. To apply or for more information, visit youth.nsw.gov.au/youth-opportunities.
