Will you take the pledge this Road Safety Week?
May 12, 2025
Anglicare Tasmania is marking Road Safety Week 2025 (11-18 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 every day 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, and sign the pledge.”
Tailored support and care
Anglicare assists people who are able to live at home after a vehicle accident with household tasks, nursing support, transport to and from appointments, and skills development. This type of care, known as ‘attendant care’, can also incorporate home modifications such as ramps, wheelchair accessible bathrooms, wider doorways and bed hoists.
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.
Both types of care are funded by the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB). The MAIB also funds the Road Trauma Support Tasmania service. This is a Tasmania-wide service that provides free and confidential counselling to people who have directly or indirectly experienced road trauma. It supports individuals and families as they navigate the stages of shock, grief, acceptance and adjustment.
Liz Leslie says that whichever care is most appropriate, it is delivered with respect and compassion, and always with people’s goals in mind.
“Our team understands the importance of maintaining connections with friends, family and the wider community no matter how severe a person’s injury is, and we are always guided by our clients’ interests and their aspirations,” she said.
“Several of our clients attended an inclusive surfing event recently, because as one of our participants said, ‘adventure is for everyone’. These are the type of opportunities we want everybody to be able to enjoy.”
More information
The Road Safety Council of Tasmania has a range of videos and other resources available.
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.
Anglicare’s Community Services provides free and confidential support for other complex issues that may follow a motor vehicle accident, such as financial hardship, relationship difficulties and mental health challenges.
