Amber Community

14/10/2026

ROAD SAFETY AS CULTURE

Road safety is something we all share.

Whether employees drive for work, travel between sites or commute each day, workplaces can help create positive conversations about road safety and the things that influence us on the road.

Amber Community’s Road Safety as Culture sessions combine interactive discussion with the powerful perspective of someone personally impacted by road trauma.

Suitable for all staff, the session explores everyday road use, safer choices and how people can look out for themselves and one another.

Start a conversation that can make a lasting difference.

Enquire about a session for your workplace. Call 1300 367 797.

11/10/2026

October is Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Our lived experience volunteer speaker, Roger, shares the importance of wearing the right gear.

Motorcyclists have less protection when something goes wrong, but responsibility for motorcycle safety does not sit with riders alone.

Drivers can help by looking carefully before turning or changing lanes, checking blind spots and allowing enough space.

Riders can help by remaining visible, riding for the conditions and making choices that support their own safety and the safety of others.

Looking out for one another helps make the road safer for everyone.

09/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.

A genuine check-in does not require us to have all the answers. It can begin with noticing a change, making time to listen and helping someone connect with support that feels right for them.

For people working in roles regularly exposed to serious incidents and road trauma, looking after mental health also means recognising the cumulative impact of the work.

Supportive teams create space for people to check in, look out for one another and seek help early.

If you have been impacted by a road incident, Amber Community provides free and confidential counselling across Victoria. No referral is required.

1300 367 797 | ambercommunity.org.au

07/10/2026

On Sunday 15 November, we will gather at Queen’s Hall, Parliament House, for our 26th Time for Remembering ceremony.

It is a time to remember those who have lost their lives on our roads, acknowledge those who have been injured, and recognise the lasting impact of road trauma on families, friends and communities.

It is also a time to come together.

12pm, Sunday 15 November
Queen’s Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne
Free to attend

The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to join us in person.

If you have been affected by road trauma, we warmly invite you to be part of this special occasion.

Find out more and register:
https://getinvolved.ambercommunity.org.au/event/time-for-remembering

Your fundraising will help fund education, support people injured and bereaved and save lives.

07/10/2026

October brings together National Safe Work Month, Mental Health Month and Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Each has its own focus, but they share an important message: safer workplaces, safer roads and healthier communities are built through the culture we create, the choices we make and the conversations we are prepared to have.

Throughout October, Amber Community will share messages about workplace road safety, wellbeing, motorcycle safety and preventing road trauma.

Road safety is something we all share.

30/09/2026

Looking for support after road trauma? You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💛

Amber Community offers two free support groups that provide a safe, supportive space to connect and explore ways to cope with the impact of road trauma.

Road Trauma Support Group
A small, supportive online group facilitated by an experienced counsellor.
• 1.5-hour sessions weekly for 4 weeks
• Learn practical coping strategies
• Explore post-traumatic growth
• Connect with others who understand

“Joining the group has given me so much, including practical ways to cope, like better sleep and calming exercises. Most importantly, I realised I’m not alone on this journey.”

Please note: This group is for non-bereaved attendees only.

Art Therapy Support Group
A guided space for self-expression and exploring the impact of road trauma through art; no artistic skills or experience are required.
• Five 90-minute sessions, held fortnightly
• Supportive and guided experience
• Commitment to all five sessions is essential

Both groups run at regular intervals throughout the year.

Find out more and register:
Visit https://bit.ly/3TL6AMT or call 1300 367 797.

29/09/2026

Today we remember and honour Victoria Police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

This National Police Remembrance Day we pay our respects to our Victoria Police colleagues, and our policing colleagues interstate and overseas, who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

At the Victoria Police Memorial, and across the state, we honour the dedicated police officers who have died serving their community.

24/09/2026

If you were affected by the incident in Glenburn this afternoon, even in a small way, and would benefit from talking with someone, please know that support is available.

Amber Community provides free information and counselling to people impacted by road collisions. No referral is needed.

We support bereaved family members, friends and colleagues, injured people and their carers, drivers, passengers, witnesses, people first on scene, and emergency service workers. Contact us on 1300 367 797 or visit our website www.ambercommunity.org.au.

We also have a range of practical guides and resources on our website that may help you and others in the days and weeks ahead: https://ambercommunity.org.au/support/

24/09/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Narva Australia as a Road Safety Partner of Amber Community’s Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign.

For more than 70 years, NARVA has helped Australians see and be seen on the road. Now, they’re helping us shine a light on the importance of road safety and recognising the impact road trauma has on individuals, families and communities.

Together, we’re encouraging greater awareness, care and responsibility from all road users. Thank you, Narva Australia, for supporting safer journeys for all Australians.

Read more about our partnership with Narva Australia: https://bit.ly/3VvONN0