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Road trauma support

Each year a great number of people lose their lives or are badly injured in road incidents. These tragedies cause immense emotional and physical pain for the survivors, and the families of those people killed or injured. The lives of those left behind are changed forever.


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Our support network

The Road Trauma Support Network recognises that those who share a common experience can best understand and support others in their grief and pain. We run support groups which bring people together in a caring and safe environment of mutual support. These are held in a number of locations and are facilitated by qualified Counsellors.

Our aim is to:

  • assist people affected by any form of road trauma
  • advocate for legislative change that will lower the incidence of road trauma
  • to promote availability of support services to trauma victims
  • provide education programs and initiatives which raise awareness of responsible road use

For any enquiries please submit online enquiry form or call us on 02 9542 4029.

Feel free to call us for a confidential discussion on how we can help you on 9542 4029.

If you are in crisis and need someone to talk to any hour of the day and night ring:
Life Line: 13 11 14
Parent Line is a free 24 hour telephone counselling for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 in NSW. Ph: 1300 1300 52. www.parentline.org.au.



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Counselling and Support Groups


Dealing with the trauma and grief, then integrating this tragic event into daily living requires courage and support. This support may come from partners, family, friends and counsellors.

We have qualified, experienced Counsellors who can work with you. All counselling is confidential.

Our counselling service is about empowerment through support and understanding. We conduct group or individual, face to face and/or telephone counselling. An interpreter can be arranged if necessary. Please click here to visit our Counselling Webpage for more information.

What our clients say:

"Meeting with others who have experienced what I have made such a positive difference! " -
Greg



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Support Groups


The Road Trauma Support Network recognises that those who share a common experience can best understand and support others in their grief and pain. For this reason the Support Group aims to bring people together in a caring and safe environment to give and receive mutual support. Each Support Group meeting is facilitated by a professional Counsellor. For more information please visit our Support Groups web page.

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Advocacy and Court Support


Clients undergoing counselling often have current cases in the legal system and require additional support while they attend court. We may be able to organise professional support during this process, using our own staff or by referral to another court support provider.

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Conferencing


We support the Conferencing process, where, in a structured, assisted format, victims are able to confront those who have caused them harm. A trained Conference Facilitator provides a safe environment and our Counsellor provides adequate preparation and support during the process. This process is a powerful tool for repairing harm and paving the way for emotional healing.

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Education


Personal experience may allow people to see issues in a very different light. Sometimes those insights are valuable in bringing about change.

Change is very personal and may come in many ways. As we grow we can assist others.

Lobbying government in an appropriate manner may lead to legistative change.

Part of our agenda is to raise the awareness of the consequences of irresponsible road use. To that end we run programs in schools, with community groups and court directed programs. We work with councils on road safety issues.

Road Awareness Program for High School Students (Yrs 10-12)

Students learn about risk factors and consequences involved when driving or being a passenger. Using real life examples, this presentation deals with driver responsibility, attitude, drink driving and appropriate risk when using the road. True life accounts told by victims and offenders give students first hand information delivered with emotion and impact.

Time: 50 min



What our clients say:

"Attending the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program has changed the way I will drive in future - without a doubt a life change experience. " -
Mat



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Location of Chapters


NSW: Sutherland, Gosford, Grafton

QLD: Brisbane, Toowoomba



  • Sutherland Shire Group is held at the Sutherland United Services Club, East Parade Sutherland from 7 pm to 9 pm. 1st Tuesday of each month. Booking is essential - please contact us on 9542 4029.
  • Gosford Group is held at the Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford on the 1 st Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm. For more information and booking please call 02 43 291099.


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