The WA Government is investing in inclusive community-driven road safety projects that initiate change at a grass-roots level.
The final round of the Road Safety Commission’s (RSC) Community Initiatives Grants for 2025-26 saw 18 community projects across Western Australia awarded more than $172,000.
Regional cycling programs, multicultural road safety schools, and tapping into students’ creativity to design thought-provoking road safety messaging are just some of the programs to be awarded funding in the latest funding round.
The Commission received a diverse range of road safety submissions and initiatives from both metropolitan and regional-based organisations.
As a result, funding was awarded to 10 projects totalling $39,350 and eight events totalling $132,946, with individual grants for both projects and events ranging from $2,000 to $25,000.
“When we invest in grassroots road safety projects, we empower communities to drive positive changes in local behaviour,” said WA Road Safety Minister, Reece Whitby.
“Road safety requires constant discussion generating new ideas and initiatives that are inclusive and support all Western Australian road users, regardless of where they live.
“The Road Safety Commission’s community-based road safety grants program strikes at the very heart of a local issue with a targeted fresh approach that can save lives.
“I welcome the contribution and commitment from all the applicants, and I encourage everyone to continue to drive change with a goal to make every journey safe in WA.”
Of the 18 successful recipients, 13 will take place in the regions with five being delivered in the metropolitan area.
Successful projects include:
- Shire of Gnowangerup; Ride Wild, Ride Safe – a cycling safety campaign – $25,300;
- Polish School WA; reinforcing road safety best practice in young road users – $25,300;
- Sandon WA Inc; targeted road workshops for parents and carers – $25,000; and
- Shire of Capel; using culturally diverse, community designed messaging to promote road safety in Dalyellup – $25,000.
Successful events include:
- Bindoon and Districts Agricultural Society; affordable onsite accommodation to minimise fatigue and alcohol-related driving incidents – $5,000;
- Australia’s South West on behalf of Great Southern Treasures; Bloom’s Festival’s regional events will integrate road safety messaging to encourage safer driving behaviours – $5,000;
- Dalwallinu Community Resource Centre – Shed Talk Night targets high-risk groups in farming, transport, and trades with targeted discussions on fatigue, drink driving, speeding, and mental health – $4,650; and
- Shire of Chittering Visitor Centre – promoting pedestrian awareness, accessible crossings, and zero-alcohol driving – $5,000.
The RSC’s community road safety grants are funded via the Road Trauma Trust Account, that sees 100% of safety camera fines spent on projects that save lives and reduce trauma on WA roads.
A full list of grant recipients, as well as information on how to apply in 2026-27, are available on the Road Safety Commission’s Community Initiatives Grant Program website.
