Injury Matters was a proud recipient of a $20,000 donation towards its’ heavy vehicle safety initiative, Mental and Physical Safety (MaPS) on our Roads, as part of the Harvest Mass Management Scheme (HMMS), announced this week.
The funds will be used to increase the reach of Injury Matters’ MaPS on our Roads program, which provides education and information to support heavy vehicle operators, families, and communities. The program seeks to improve awareness and knowledge amongst heavy vehicle operators of the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health to stay safe on our roads through information and education strategies.
Injury Matters Chief Executive, Sandy Lukjanowski said, “We are grateful for this generous donation from Harvest Mass Management Scheme. This presents a strong opportunity to boost awareness within the agricultural industry of heavy vehicle safety.
“This funding will go a long way in supporting us to promote this vital program to Western Australian truck drivers and growers alike.”
The funding comes from the HMMS, developed by the CBH Group and Main Roads WA, which allows growers to forfeit grain from overloaded trucks which is then sold, and the resulting funds provided to Western Australian charities.
During the 2020-21 season, $248,000 was raised from the grain sales and donated to 14 charities, including Injury Matters.
Injury Matters is gearing up to launch the third campaign under the MaPS on our Roads program, Your MaP to Mental Health: Service Your Mind on 16 August. The mental health campaign will encourage drivers to access a range of support services, including informal, social conversations with family and mates, checking out the MaPS on our Roads eDirectory, resources, and seeking professional advice.
Previous campaigns have focused on the importance of nutrition, the impacts of medication, and mental health recovery after a road crash. Visit the MaPS on our Roads page to find out more.