Educating young drink drivers about the consequences that can occur from risk-taking behaviour will be discussed at this lunchtime seminar.
Join the South Australian Chapter of the ACRS for this upcoming lunchtime seminar (in-person and online) event where we will hold two presentations:
PRESENTATION ONE
Who: P.A.R.T.Y. PROGRAM (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth)
Topic: Tackling young drivers drink driving
Presenter: Sofia Carlmark – Statewide Manager P.A.R.T.Y Program SA
P.A.R.T.Y. is the Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth Program – an injury awareness and prevention program. It is a dynamic, interactive, educational initiative designed for young people between the ages of 15-19 years old. P.A.R.T.Y. Program aims to show students first hand some of the tragic consequences that can occur if they participate in risk-taking behaviour, as well as the choices they can make to avoid trauma and injury.
PRESENTATION TWO
Who: SAPOL Road Safety Section (South Australian Police)
Topic: Latest SAPOL initiatives to address drink driving
Presenter: Snr Const Peter Bulmer – SAPOL Road Safety Section
SAPOL have recently been recognised for their highly successful drink driving campaign “Selfish Pri*k” winning multiple awards. The campaign targets those who ignore the dangers of drink driving, using simple emotive messaging. Post campaign research indicated that the campaign reached 81% awareness, the highest in five years. See all SAPOL road safety campaigns here.
DETAILS
Date: Tuesday 25 July 2023
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm ACST
Cost: Free for all
In Person: Click here to register to attend in person – A light lunch will be provided from 12:00pm with the presentation commencing around 12:30pm. Please arrive a little early to allow time to pass through building security.
Location: SA Department for Infrastructure and Transport, Ninth floor Seminar Room, 83 Pirie Street, Adelaide. – This venue has been kindly provided by the DIT.
Online: Via Teams : Click here to register for online access
Join us to hear about the P.A.R.T.Y Program and SAPOL‘s education and initiatives targeting risky behaviour amongst young drink drivers.