Get Home Safe Foundation Limited

Get Home Safe Foundation Limited is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to developing, producing, delivering, and supporting road safety initiatives. The foundation operates various programs aimed at increasing awareness and improving safety on roads to reduce accidents and fatalities.

Overview

The foundation’s mission centers on road safety advocacy, education, and community engagement. It runs multiple programs, including outreach initiatives targeted at high schools and regional communities, to promote safer driving behaviors and road use practices. One of their key efforts is the regional road safety alliance program, which seeks to unify regional road safety groups across South Australia, enhancing collaboration and impact[2][5].

Activities and Programs

• High School Program: Delivered in various schools, this program educates young drivers and students about the importance of road safety and responsible driving practices[2].
• Regional Road Safety Alliance: A program designed to bring together road safety groups in regional South Australia, fostering cooperation and resource sharing to amplify road safety outcomes[5].
• Community Engagement Events: The foundation hosts events such as annual high teas to raise awareness, celebrate achievements, and support fundraising efforts. For example, the "Women Against Road Toll" high tea event is a notable gathering supported by local partners to promote road safety[1].
• Get Home Safe and Cook Book: An initiative combining road safety awareness with community engagement through a cookbook featuring celebrity family recipes alongside messages about road safety, symbolized by the daisy—the foundation’s emblem[1].

Governance

The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, with Darren Davis serving as President and Director. The board includes members such as Andrew White and Joel Evans. Joel Evans is noted for his passion for road safety, drawing from extensive experience in roads and construction in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, and advocating for improved road conditions and driving standards[3].

Symbolism

The daisy symbolizes the Get Home Safe Foundation’s identity, representing renewal and hope in its campaign against the road toll[1].

Support and Partnerships

The foundation encourages support through associate memberships and corporate partnerships, helping to sustain and expand its road safety programs across communities[1].

The Get Home Safe Foundation Limited continues to play a significant role in Australian road safety by fostering education, community collaboration, and proactive programs aimed at making roads safer for all users.

ABN: 52624895656RR0001

[1] https://www.gethomesafefoundation.org [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/e47eae32-d981-e911-a981-000d3ad02a61 [3] https://www.gethomesafefoundation.org/board-members [4] https://www.instagram.com/gethomesafefoundation/ [5] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/e47eae32-d981-e911-a981-000d3ad02a61/documents/ef0a26fc-a64d-ec11-8f8e-000d3ad01867