Let’s keep everyone safe on our roads
May 20, 2026
Anglicare Tasmania is marking Road Safety Week 2026 (17-24 May) by urging all Tasmanians to prioritise the safety of everyone who uses our roads.
For more than 25 years, Anglicare has provided statewide support services to Tasmanians who have acquired an injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Our team understands how life-changing a vehicle accident can be for a person and their loved ones.
The pledge reads:
- I will remove all distractions and never use my mobile phone while driving.
- I will not put other people at risk by speeding, driving while tired or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
- I will protect all vulnerable road users, especially those whose job places them in harm’s way, by slowing down and giving them the space they need to be safe.
“At Anglicare we work with Tasmanians whose lives have been changed forever as a result of a vehicle accident,” said Liz Leslie, General Manager of Anglicare’s Acquired Injury Support Services.
Please, mark Road Safety Week in your household or workplace by taking the time to think about how these simple actions could keep you or someone else safe.
The Road Trauma Support Tasmania service
Liz also encourages Tasmanians who have been impacted by a vehicle accident to access the Road Trauma Support Tasmania service that is funded by the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB).
“This statewide service provides free and confidential counselling to anyone that has been directly or indirectly affected,” she said. “It supports individuals and families as they navigate the stages of shock, grief, acceptance and adjustment, and we highly recommend it.”
Tailored support and care
Anglicare assists people to live at home after a vehicle accident. We support them with household tasks, personal care activities, social supports and accessing the community. This is known as ‘attendant care’.
The severity of some people’s injuries means that supported accommodation is more appropriate, either in the short term as someone recovers from their injuries, or for the longer term. Anglicare manages facilities in Glenorchy, Kings Meadows and Launceston that have been purpose-built for people with complex care needs.
Liz Leslie says that whichever care is most appropriate, it is delivered with respect:
Our team understands the importance of maintaining connections with friends, family and the wider community no matter how severe a person’s injury is. We encourage our clients to tell us about their interests and aspirations, and step outside their comfort zones in order to achieve their goals.
More information
The Road Safety Council of Tasmania has a range of videos and other resources available.
The Motor Accidents Insurance Board of Tasmania (MAIB) funds care for people who have been in a vehicle accident.
Read through these webpages to find out more about Anglicare’s Acquired Injury Support Services. You are also very welcome to ring us on 1800 243 232 for a discussion about care options.
