Safe System for Local Government One-day Workshop (elected members CEO's)

A short, focused session for elected members and executive team members only, who want a clear overview of key road safety principles.

Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026

Time: 8:00am to 4:30pm (please arrive at 7:30am for registration and refreshments)

Lunch and light refreshments included

This workshop will cover and equip you with the tools needed to help create a safer road environment for your community. Network with peers and industry experts while gaining practical knowledge to implement in your organisation. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community!

Learning outcomes for the one-day workshop:

• Understand the Safe System approach to road safety, including its principles, components, and application to road user behaviour and local government responsibilities.
• Explore the public health perspective on road safety, highlighting the societal, emotional, and economic impacts of road trauma.
• Examine the current road safety challenges, including crash data, local issues in Western Australia, and system shortcomings.
• Clarify the role of local government in improving road safety, focusing on what they can influence or control.
• Introduce change management concepts, including the psychology of change and strategies to engage stakeholders in road safety initiatives.
• Promote shared responsibility for road safety, emphasizing that mistakes are inevitable, and the system must be designed to minimise harm.
• Q&A and networking

Full day attendence is required.

For more information on the workshop, including workshop dates, registration and learning outcomes for each stream see: www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/road-safety.

For other queries to register for the next future workshops, email: SSLG@mainroads.wa.gov.au