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Bendigo Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Dugal James on ABC Radio Regional Victoria on Tue Jan 27 said the following:
‘BE VISIBLE – BE VIGILANT’ Pedestrian and Cyclist Poster Campaign.
Bendigo Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Dugal James on ABC Radio Regional Victoria on Tue Jan 27 said the following:
“The Pedestrian is completely unprotected and open to serious injuries – be it by a scooter, motorcycle, car, or truck. Causing Long Bone – Spinal, Arm, Leg, Head and Soft Tissue Injuries”
ROSPA a non-profit – seeks support from Service Clubs to print and distribute the ‘BE VISIBLE – BE VIGILANT’ A4 posters for each student in primary schools and, also to Bowls and Probus clubs for
display.
There is an urgent need to install traffic and road safety responsibility and behaviour in our young. This happens in Norway with the same population as Victoria – and half our annual road toll.
The objective being the creation of road and traffic safety awareness, and creation of responsibility by pedestrians and cyclists.
Between June 2000 and June 2005: Seven hundred and five pedestrians in rural Victoria injured and hospitalised for more than 14 days.
282 of the incidents between the hours 12.00 to 5.59pm.
One hundred and eighty-six cyclists injured and hospitalised. 80 between the hours 12.00 to 5.59pm.
Source: TAC Victoria.
The presence of retired doctors or nurses at schools and clubs during poster distribution would be extremely valuable, as they could share their firsthand experiences treating injuries and emphasize the ongoing rehabilitation and lasting physical challenges faced by many.
Support from your Club will help greatly.
Yours sincerely,
Donald Gibb
John Harley
Jo Postlethwaite
Road Safety Promotion Australia (RoSPA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to road safety, traffic awareness, and education, with a strong focus on rural and regional roads.
RoSPA was established following research into international road safety performance and best practices from leading countries around the world, and how these compare with Australia. These findings became the driving force behind the organisation’s development and direction.
Our Vision
RoSPA is committed to reducing road deaths and serious injuries through the development of innovative road safety and traffic awareness campaigns. Our initiatives are designed to positively influence driver and passenger behaviour, attitudes, and decision-making to create safer roads for all Australians.




The devastating loss of a young friend in a small-town road accident highlights a broader epidemic, with thousands of pedestrian incidents in Victoria alone; inspired by Wales’ successful 20mph speed limit, which significantly reduced road injuries, we urge local officials to implement a 30km/h limit in built-up areas to prevent further tragedies—act now and sign the petition.

Donald Gibb, director of RoSPA speaks about some of his experience working in the road safety industry, the advancements and some of the challenges that young drivers face on the road.
RoSPA is a national regional-based community not for profit road safety awareness and education entity with a focus on rural, regional and remote Australia.


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