SIRA has an ongoing commitment to fund road safety programs that prevent or reduce injuries from motor accidents and improve safety education. These programs also reduce the cost of road crashes and improve the efficiency of the CTP scheme.
The programs align with the NSW 2026 Road Safety Action Plan, which sets the target to halve road deaths and reduce serious injuries by 30 per cent by 2030. SIRA funds many of these programs via Transport for NSW’s Centre for Road Safety.
SIRA’s funding for the programs aims to benefit priority road user groups including young and disadvantaged drivers, Aboriginal communities, individuals who use vehicles as a workplace, as well as motorcyclists, pedestrians, local councils and community groups.
MotoCAP
The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment Program (MotoCAP) tests, rates and promotes motorcycle protective clothing.
SIRA’s funding covers the membership fee, which ensures the ongoing viability of the program and ensures SIRA representation in the working group.
CRASH
Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH) promotes motorcycle helmets that rate well above the set safety requirements.
SIRA’s funding is a contribution to ongoing program implementation and ensures its representation on the working group.
Vehicle Safety Research Group
Conducts vehicle research to update and promote used car safety ratings and advocate for safer vehicles.
SIRA’s funding ensures the ongoing viability of the program and ensures SIRA representation in the working group.
Empowr Mobility
A social enterprise that helps the young and transport disadvantaged to access affordable, safe and newer vehicles.
SIRA’s funding covers ongoing support of the program.
Driver Licensing Access Program
Supporting people in NSW who face extra challenges in obtaining and retaining a driver’s licence.
SIRA’s funding supports the running costs of the program.
Safer Drivers Course
Helping learner drivers become safer through combined theory and practical courses with a licensed instructor.
SIRA’s funding subsidises course vendors, making sure the program remains affordable and sustainable.
Vehicles as a workplace
This program delivers resources and road safety promotion, aiming to curb the 1 in 4 fatalities that occur while driving for work.
SIRAs funding will deliver marketing, maintenance of eLearning platforms and the development of resources.
Towards Zero Collaboration Hub
Encouraging local communities to adopt a ‘Towards Zero’ approach to road deaths.
SIRA funds one full-time position to lead the program, maintain the website and provide training.
Ride to Live campaign
Ride to Live equips motorcycle riders with skills and insights to stay safe on the roads.
SIRA’s funding supports the development and delivery of the campaign.
Pedestrian Safety Campaign
Encouraging pedestrians to use available pedestrian crossings and be aware of their own safety.
SIRA’s funding will support the campaign in 2022/23.
National Road Safety Partnership Program
This program develops resources to help workplaces implement road safety strategies and improve productivity through reduced safety incidents.
SIRA’s funding ensures the ongoing viability of the program.
Digital Engagement Solutions
This program provides customers road safety content through digital channels such as AR, mobile phones and tablets.
SIRA’s funding will support Transport for NSW’s development of digital experiences for road users, including training and safety programs.
Pedestrian Protection Program
Delivers improved safety at signalised intersections and provide extra protected green walk time for pedestrians.
SIRA funds one full-time position to collate and analyse data from multiple sources to answer key evaluation questions.
Road safety data linkage program
Sharing data and insights to NSW government organisations to inform road safety research, policy creation and monitor achievements against the NSW Road Safety Plan.
SIRA partially funds the position of a senior project coordinator to manage the program and covers the costs associated with data collection and acquisition.
2026 Road Safety Action Plan
SIRA supports 13 of the above programs in partnership with Transport for NSW’s Centre for Road Safety.
This delivers on SIRA’s commitment to the NSW Government’s 2026 Road Safety Action Plan, which aims to halve deaths and reduce serious injuries by 30% on NSW roads by 2030.