To ensure that children and adolescents receive road safety education, the NSW Government, through the RTA, funds the NSW road safety education program. The program is a partnership between the RTA and the following bodies:
- Association of Independent Schools (AIS)
- Catholic Education Commission (CEC)
- Department of Education and Training (DET)
- Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program (ECRSEP)
Initiated in1986, the program provides educational resources and professional development to teachers and child-care workers throughout NSW.
Why
The rationale of the program is to:
- Produce behavioural change through programs and campaigns.
- Act as an advocate for children in road safety.
- Provide appropriate resources for teachers and students.
- Lobby for best practice.
When
- Early Childhood
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Tertiary
What
This is a long term, educational strategy with the RTA acting as the lead agency and funding body in the partnership.
- It aims to develop and produce resources and professional development opportunities for teachers.
- It advocates delivery of road safety education to students by classroom teachers.
- The program is part of formal school curriculum and is a part of pre service training for teachers.
Road safety education partners
For more information and support please contact your educational sector provider or visit their road safety education website.
- Association of Independent Schools (AIS) - 02 9299 2845
- Catholic Education Commission (CEC) - 9287 1555
- Department of Education and Training (DET) - 9886 7636
- Early Childhood Road Safety Education Program at Macquarie University (ECRSEP) - 9850 4700
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