About Us

Road Accident Action Group

RAAG is a volunteer-run non-profit organisation with a focused strategic goal to reduce road crashes in the Mackay, Isaac, and Bowen Basin Regions. Founded in 2002 by local emergency services workers and community members, most of whom have been personally impacted by road crashes, RAAG seeks to reduce the impact in our region. To achieve this goal, RAAG has facilitated and managed numerous road safety campaigns targeting specific issues in our region, helping road users make safe decisions.

In addition to these projects, RAAG works with its stakeholders to identify other ongoing issues that can be addressed through advocacy. The work we do is vitally important to the health and safety of our community. We will continue to advocate for a safe road culture in our region and beyond.

Vision

To reduce road trauma through collaboration and advocation of Road Safety awareness, leading to improved outcomes for all Road Users.

Values

Community and Family Culture
Governance and Process
Collaboration with Industry
Research and Data Analysis

Objective

To promote and advocate for Road Safety initiatives that support our communities.

Corporate Governance

Strategic Plan Sustainable and Transparent Appropriate Operational Policies Annual Independent Financial Audit Annual Reporting Office of Fair Trading

Our Stakeholders

RAAG’s relationship with major road safety stakeholders enables us to have significant reach on a local, state, and national level. Regular meeting attendees include representatives from Qld Police (QPS), Dept. of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Mackay and Isaac Regional Council, Senior Inspector Dept: Workplace Health Safety Qld, major mining, and transport company’s management. RAAG also has regular contact with members of parliament both state and federal and like-minded organisations, e.g., motorcycle training, caravan clubs, cycling, and media partners.

Our Why

Reducing Road Crash Trauma.

The cumulative effects of road crash trauma sadly affect more than just the lives of those lost, effects ripple through families, friends, and our communities, neighbourhoods, and workplaces.

RAAG has worked hard to address this problem by raising awareness of safe driving practices, promoting road safety education, and advocating for improved infrastructure and policies to make our roads safer for all.

From a monetary perspective, road crash trauma costs the broader Australian economy upward of $70 million per day* on-road crashes and associated broader effects. These range from investigations, family incomes, and psychological treatment for frontline emergency workers assisting at the various scenes.

*https://research.qut.edu.au/carrs-q/wp-content/uploads/sites/296/2020/07/The-True-Road-Toll.pdf

Vehicle crashes are a serious issue in our region, with many people injured or killed each year as a result. in 2024, in the combined Whitsunday Region & Greater Council Areas we saw:

20 fatal crashes, 598 injury crashes and 632 non-injury crashes

Breakdown of crashes in our region: