BRISBANE, Queensland, Nov. 13 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Transport and Main Roads

The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

* The Crisafulli Government is investing more than $1.5 million in grassroots road safety initiatives across Queensland. * 17 organisations will share in funding to deliver motorcycle and caravan safety training, education and awareness programs. * The investment will support more than 2,000subsidised motorcycle training places and statewide caravan towing education programs. * TheCrisafulli Government is empowering local organisations to deliver targeted road safety solutions that help Queenslanders get home safer and sooner.

The Crisafulli Government is deliveringmore than $1.5 million in grassroots road safety projects across Queensland, backing 17 organisations to deliver practical training and education designed to reduce crashes and save lives.

The funding includes almost $500,000 through Round 3 of the Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants and more than $1 million through the inaugural Caravan Skills Based Education and Training Grants.

These grants are just part of the Crisafulli Government's work to improve road safety outcomes, and supports upgrades, like the 80:20 funded Bruce Highway Targeted Road Safety Upgrades, after the former Labor Government failed to properly invest in the spine of our state.

The funding empowers organisations already working with riders, caravan users and local communities to deliver practical, targeted road safety education where it can have the greatest impact.

Through the Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants, ten organisations will deliver more than 2,000 subsidised rider training places across metropolitan, regional and remote Queensland, helping riders strengthen their skills, better identify risks and make safer decisions on the road.

The inaugural Caravan Skills Based Education and Training Grants will support seven organisations to provide practical towing training, webinars, digital learning resources and statewide education programs to help caravan users stay safe behind the wheel.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said reducing road trauma required a whole-of-community effort.

"We're investing inorganisations that already have the trust, knowledge and local connections to make a real difference on the ground to help Queenslanders get home sooner and safer," Minister Mickelberg said.

"These groups understand the communities they work with and are best placed to deliver practical training and education that changes behaviour, builds skills and ultimately saves lives.

"Whether it's a rider improving their hazard perception or a caravan owner learning safer towing techniques, these programs help Queenslanders make safer choices every time they get behind the wheel.

"The Crisafulli Government is determined to help more Queenslanders get home safer and sooner whether it's through these programs, or through things like our 80:20-funded Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program."

ENDS

MEDIA CONTACT: Mardi Norton, 0467 746 523 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Successful funding recipients:

Motorcycle Ride to Zero Grants

Ten organisations will share almost $500,000 to deliver rider training across Queensland, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Roma, Rockhampton, Emerald, Townsville, Mount Isa, Cairns and regional western Queensland.

Caravan Skills Based Education and Training Grants

Seven organisations will share more than $1 million to deliver practical training, online courses, webinars and digital learning resources for caravan users across Queensland

The full list can be found at: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/roadsafetygrants .

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