Amber Community

Amber Community We are a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and wellbeing of road users. Sessions may be conducted face-to-face, online or by telephone.

Amber Community was founded in 1994 by a small group of people whose lives had been directly impacted by road trauma. These people understood the need for a specialist service where support could be offered to those who, like them, were suffering because of the injury or loss of a loved one on the roads. They joined with professionals working in the area to provide counselling and support. From th

is humble beginning in 1994, Amber Community has grown to offer state-wide counselling, support and education services to individuals affected by a road incident. Counselling sessions are free of charge, confidential and unlimited in number for people affected by a collision on the roads (or involving any public transport), whenever this may have occurred. You do not need a referral to access our services. Our clients include bereaved families, friends and colleagues; injured people and carers; drivers and passengers; and people who were first on scene – witnesses, citizens who offered assistance, and emergency service workers. We are not a crisis service; our office hours are between 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday. If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Amber Community is committed to educating the community and raising public awareness about road trauma and how it affects people’s lives. We do this by positively influencing driver attitudes and behaviours with the aim of reducing crashes and the resulting trauma.

Amber Community’s Road Trauma Support Group offers a safe, supportive space to:- Learn practical coping strategies- Expl...
18/06/2026

Amber Community’s Road Trauma Support Group offers a safe, supportive space to:
- Learn practical coping strategies
- Explore post-traumatic growth

Facilitated by an experienced counsellor, the program runs online, 1.5 hours weekly for 4 weeks, with a small group to ensure everyone gets the support they need.

“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.”

If you are interested, visit https://bit.ly/3TL6AMT or call us at 1300 367 797.

Note: For non-bereaved attendees only.

At Amber Community, we know community voices matter in creating safer roads and stronger communities. If you have 5 minu...
17/06/2026

At Amber Community, we know community voices matter in creating safer roads and stronger communities. If you have 5 minutes, consider sharing your feedback in the Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey.

Got a spare 5mins?

The community Sentiment Survey helps us understand what's important to your community and where we should focus our efforts.

If you'd like to have your say, you have until 30 June → https://bit.ly/3PB79K8

A heartfelt thank you to Berwick Opportunity Shop Incorporated for their incredibly generous donation to Amber Community...
16/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Berwick Opportunity Shop Incorporated for their incredibly generous donation to Amber Community.

Berwick Op Shop is more than just a local opportunity shop; it is a wonderful example of community giving back. Through its ongoing support of local organisations and causes, it continues to make a real difference in the lives of so many.

A special thank you also to the amazing volunteers whose time, dedication and generosity make this possible every day.

We are grateful for your support 💛

Congratulations, Matt, on this well-deserved recognition.From responding to emergencies as an SES volunteer and MICA par...
10/06/2026

Congratulations, Matt, on this well-deserved recognition.

From responding to emergencies as an SES volunteer and MICA paramedic to sharing your experiences with our Road Trauma Awareness Seminar participants, your commitment to helping others is inspiring.

Thank you for everything you do to keep our communities safer.

Today, on First Responder Day, we say thank you to the incredible first responders who show up when it matters most.Poli...
10/06/2026

Today, on First Responder Day, we say thank you to the incredible first responders who show up when it matters most.

Police, paramedics, firefighters, SES volunteers and emergency personnel work tirelessly to keep our communities safe and support people through difficult moments.

Every decision we make on the road counts. Together, we can ensure everyone gets home safely.

Thank you for the amazing work you do. 💛

✨ Shine a Light on Road Safety Walk & Wheel photos ✨What an incredible day! It was wonderful to see so many people come ...
02/06/2026

✨ Shine a Light on Road Safety Walk & Wheel photos ✨

What an incredible day! It was wonderful to see so many people come together to honour those affected by road trauma, raise awareness, and support safer roads for everyone.

Take a look through our photo gallery, tag your friends and family, and see if you can spot yourself in the crowd!

A huge thank you to Emily Pennington Photographer, for capturing these special moments.

We're almost there! Thanks to you, our amazing supporters, we've raised $107,563 of our $109,000 goal. Just $1,437 to go, donate here: https://bit.ly/4f5QgSe

Together, we're shining a light on road safety and making a difference in our community.

29/05/2026

Supporting Victorians impacted by road trauma is central to our work at the TAC, and we were proud to join the community at last weekend’s Amber Community Walk and Wheel.

Hundreds gathered at Albert Park Lake to honour loved ones lost or injured on our roads.

The annual event raises vital funds for Amber Community counselling and support services. Each year, Amber Community supports more than 5,000 Victorians impacted by road trauma through free counselling and support. Its education programs reach over 5,000 people annually to raise awareness and prevent future road trauma.

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A massive THANK YOU to everyone who walked, wheeled, donated, volunteered, and supported our Shine a Light on Road Safet...
25/05/2026

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who walked, wheeled, donated, volunteered, and supported our Shine a Light on Road Safety campaign.

We also want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible volunteers, staff, sponsors, road safety partners, and our online community, who have been instrumental in making this campaign a success. Your support, likes, shares, and comments have helped us reach a wider audience, and we are grateful to every single one of you.

A special thank you to our ambassador, James💛

We understand that road trauma is a harsh reality that affects many in our community. We want you to know that our counselling services are available to people who need them, free of charge and without a referral. So, please don't hesitate to reach out if you or your loved ones need support.

We are only $3,584 amount away from our goal of $109,000, can you help us get there: https://bit.ly/4f5QgSe

Lastly, a massive thank you to Emily Pennington Photographer, who generously gave her time to capture so many beautiful moments yesterday.

Photos dropping soon. Stay tuned.

Good morning from Albert Park. We’re ready to Shine a Light on Road Safety.Thank you for being with us today. Let’s make...
23/05/2026

Good morning from Albert Park. We’re ready to Shine a Light on Road Safety.

Thank you for being with us today. Let’s make a difference together.

Don’t forget to snap a pic and tag us!

Register now>> https://bit.ly/3QoSRty

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Suite B, Ground Floor, Building 2, 630 Mitcham Road
Melbourne, VIC
3132

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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