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NRMA Grant Helps Keep Darlington Point Kids Safe


NRMA Grant Helps Keep Darlington Point Kids Safe

Author: Kimberly RigbyDate: 26 February 2009

The Country Women's Association of NSW will use a $5,000 NRMA Safer Driving School Community Road Safety Grant to keep kids safe on local roads.

NRMA Director, Graham Blight will meet with the Darlington Point branch of the Country Women's Association NSW and local council tomorrow, 27 February at 11am to discuss the important Community and Road Safety Education Scheme (CARES).

Mr Blight said CARES was a valuable initiative to teach children the importance of behaving safely on the road.

"The busy Sturt Highway runs through Darlington Point which means large numbers of heavy vehicles and trucks come through town," Mr Blight said.

"CARES will ensure that local children become more aware of the dangers they face while out and about in the community.

"A bicycle and pedestrian safety awareness track will be built as part of the CARES program to make kids think about how pedestrians and cyclists can stay safe."

CARES will also develop educational material and a training program for children up to 16 years to be run by local police focusing on:

  • Road Safety.
  • Bicycle Skills.
  • Coping With Traffic.
  • Pedestrian Safety.

Darlington Point CARES Treasurer Megan Menz said that the program had the support of the entire community.

"Darlington Council donated land for the safety awareness track to be built on while local police are donating their time and expertise to run the training days," Ms Menz said.

NRMA Community Grants help communities develop solutions to local road safety problems. This year NRMA has awarded $100,000 worth of road safety grants to 24 community groups and councils throughout NSW.

Photo opportunity: NRMA Director Graham Blight, local council representatives and members of the CWA will be available this Friday 27 February at 11am.

Where: The Country Women's Association of NSW - Darlington Point, Corner of Sturt Highway & McAllister Street, Darlington Point.

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