Reducing Road Trauma Through Education and Awareness
PBF Australia delivers inspirational injury prevention programs designed to reduce the incidence of serious injury at work, on the road, and at play.
Our award-winning road safety program is focused on reducing road trauma across Australia, including serious injuries, long-term disability, and fatalities. Designed for students in Years 9–12 at pre-driver and novice-driver stages, the program has been developed in close consultation with industry professionals, teachers and students to ensure it is engaging, relevant, and impactful.
Road trauma affects everyone. Our sessions explore the real-world consequences of unsafe decision-making and the key risk factors known as the Fatal Five:
- Speeding
- Impaired driving (alcohol and drugs)
- Distraction
- Fatigue
- Not wearing a seatbelt
Through powerful lived-experience storytelling, students hear firsthand accounts of the realities of road trauma and its lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities. These stories create meaningful reflection and encourage young people to make safer choices every time they are on the road.
Our goal is simple: to shift attitudes, change behaviour, and help prevent road trauma before it happens.
In Western Australia, we work in partnership with RAC WA.
Real Stories That Stay With You
Our injury prevention program is brought to life by speakers who have experienced road trauma first-hand. They share real stories of moments that changed everything – where one decision on the road led to outcomes such as serious injury, lifelong disability, or even the loss of life.
These are not hypothetical scenarios. They are real experiences, told with honesty and courage, giving students a rare and powerful insight into the true impact of road trauma – not just on individuals, but on families, friends, and entire communities.
By moving beyond statistics and into lived experience, our speakers create a lasting emotional connection that challenges how young people think about risk, responsibility, and the choices they make every day.
All presenters are highly trained in communication and youth engagement, ensuring each session is safe, respectful, and deeply impactful.
Through these sessions, students are supported to:
- Understand how quickly a single decision can lead to serious injury or fatality
- Recognise the real-life impact of the Fatal Five risk factors
- Reflect on their own attitudes and behaviours on the road
- Take personal responsibility for the choices they make
- Feel confident to speak up and influence safer decisions among their peers
This is more than a presentation, it’s a moment that stays with them, helping shape safer choices for life.
Changing Behaviour. Reducing Road Trauma.
Road Safety Education
QLD, NSW & VIC
In Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, PBF works closely with RSE to deliver a component of the RYDA (Rotary Youth Driver Awareness) programs to senior high school students.
RAC
WA
In Western Australia, our road program is supported by RAC. This support allows us to deliver our presentations to high schools throughout Perth and regional WA.
WA Road Safety Education Committee
WA
PBF Australia is a member of WARSEC, a multi-member agency committee convened by the Department of Education (Road Safety and Drug Education branch), with an interest in improving safe road use and road safety education for young people in Western Australia.