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| The trailer - purchased with grants - holds all the equipment |
The Caloundra Road Safety Education program is a joint effort of four Rotary clubs in the area – the Rotary Clubs of Caloundra, Caloundra Pacific, Glasshouse Mountains, and Kawana Waters.
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| Students gather for the initial briefing |
These Rotary Clubs present the RYDA* program to 16-18 year old students who are approaching that crucial time in their lives where they start to drive independently or are travelling as passengers of novice drivers.
Over two days in February/March - with 42 Rotarians volunteering their time and energy - the Caloundra RSE program was presented to 360 students from the following high schools:
- Chancellor State College
- Pacific Lutheran College
- Caloundra City Private School
- Caloundra Christian College
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| Car safety explained |
The 50th program of the Rotary clubs was held using the Caloundra Turf Club facilities at Corbould Park Racecourse.
Students attend six interactive sessions. In small peer groups, they are challenged to change the way they think about road safety: participating in a stopping distance demonstration, devising personalised strategies, gaining an understanding of their individual risk profile and getting tips from road safety experts on how to protect themselves, their friends and family.
The greatest impact at RYDA often comes from the personal stories of loss and survival where students come to realise how one poor choice can change a life forever.
Further Caloundra RSE courses are anticipated in July, August, and October.
*The RYDA program is supplied by Road Safety Education and delivered by Rotary Clubs throughout Australia & New Zealand.
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| Two Anne's chat |
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| Gerry listening |
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| The first of the speed demonstrations at 40kph |
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| Learning about car safety |
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| Anne was one of the Student Group Leaders |
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| Rightway Driving School had two instructors present |
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| Students watching the speed demonstrations |
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| Students watching the speed demonstrations |
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| Briefing for the Student Group Leaders |
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| Briefing for the Student Group Leaders |
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| The dummy went a long way after being hit at 60kph |
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| She survived six beltings at 60kph |
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| Alan Bethune brings the dummy back |
Good coverage and comments at the front to introduce the program. After the next one (July) we will add in some of the classroom stuff such as a crash survivor narrative, Genevieve's story and police presentation. As before, nice one Les.
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