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PBFPREVENTION - road is suitable for year 10, 11 and 12 students who are at the pre-driver and novice driver levels. It has been developed in close consultation with teachers and students and is an important component in a comprehensive approach to road safety in schools.
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Winner of ICCWA Community Injury Prevention Award 2008
Winner of the Being Innovative Award in the 2004 Western Australia Community Services Awards
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An individual who has sustained a spinal cord injury through a road crash facilitates a 60 minute classroom session that includes:
- The “Three" DVD
"Three real-life stories; three young people with a world of opportunities; three split second choices that changed their lives forever… In three raw and emotionally confronting interviews, the enduring, irrevocable consequences of road trauma, particularly spinal cord injury, are shared with the viewer. Stories present personal perspectives of those who have been injured, and the lasting effect on those closest to them - best friends and a parent. Exploring the themes of popular culture and health, including decision-making skills, personal-assertiveness and risk-taking behaviour, ‘Three…’ has strong curriculum links.
- A personal testimony from the presenter. The presenter shares with the students life before their injury, how their injury occurred, and the impact on the presenter's life and the lives of the people around them.
- Scenario based activities that help students identify risk-reduction strategies.
- Question time which allows students to ask questions. This opportunity serves to raise awareness of disability within the community and break down any barriers that may exist.
All presenters are trained in facilitation techniques, presentation, listening and communication skills, have an understanding of youth risk-taking behaviours and youth road safety issues. Click here to find out more about our presenters.
This powerful road safety program encourages young people to actively participate in safer behaviour on the road by showing the negative consequences of serious road crashes. Over 11,000 students benefited from this program in 2008.
