In this People on Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, we explore road safety education with John Duncan from Brake Australia.
John shares his journey from psychology to road safety, inspired by his father’s experience as a police officer delivering life-changing news to families of crash victims. This deeply personal connection is the foundation to Brake Australia's mission to improve road safety for high school students across Queensland.
Unlike its UK and New Zealand counterparts, Brake Australia focuses on the psychological and behavioural aspects of driving, such as risk assessment and peer pressure. The organisation’s evidence-based programs, developed in collaboration with CARRS-Q and crash research centres, are helping to shift young people's attitudes and behaviours towards safer driving.
John also highlights the crucial role of teachers and parents in delivering and reinforcing these important messages. The impact is clear, with the program achieving significant improvements in student attitudes toward driving. Brake Australia is now scaling its efforts with support from government grants and community partnerships.
Tune in for an insightful conversation about road safety education, community involvement, and how Brake Australia is expanding its reach across the country.
BRAKE Website: www.brake.org.au
BRAKE Parents Dashboard: www.brake.org.au/parents
Register for BRAKE: www.brake.org.au/register-for-brake-now
Support BRAKE: www.brake.org.au/brake-partners-and-supporters
BRAKE E-mobility Safety Program: www.brake.org.au/pmd-escooter-optional-module
BRAKE LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/brake-australia
BRAKE Facebook: www.facebook.com/brakeaustralia
Contact BRAKE: admin@brake.org.au