Research

Research

At LBDF, we inform and champion road safety research. This ensures that all of our initiatives are informed by the latest evidence.

In 2021, LBDF received a Commonwealth Grant via the National Office of Road Safety – “Road Safety Innovation Grant” to conduct a 2 year research pilot study into child road trauma. It is the largest study to date to look at why child pedestrian fatalities occur.

The results provide evidence on the causes of these fatalities which is ESSENTIAL for developing better strategies to prevent them.

In 2021, LBDF received a Commonwealth Grant via the National Office of Road Safety – “Road Safety Innovation Grant” to conduct a 2 year research pilot study into child road trauma. It is the largest study to date to look at why child pedestrian fatalities occur. The results provide evidence on the causes of these fatalities which is ESSENTIAL for developing better strategies to prevent them.

If you would like to discuss collaborating on a research project, please contact us.

Research paper: Navigating Grief: A Study of Support Services for Families Affected by Road Trauma

Research paper: Summary of the results of the Evaluation study of a community awareness campaign on road safety for parents

Research paper: What do we know about the causes of child pedestrian fatalities in Australia

Research paper: Analysis of the causes of fatal child pedestrian crashes

Research paper: Analysis of patterns of child pedestrian fatalities

Research paper: Evaluation of an intervention to improve parent/carer awareness

LBDF are grateful to our 7 LGA Research Pilot Partners for their participation in our study:

  • Central Coast Council (NSW)
  • Campbelltown City Council (NSW)
  • Georges River Council (NSW)
  • Hawkesbury City Council (NSW)
  • Midcoast Council (NSW)
  • Logan City Council (QLD)
  • City of Casey Council (VIC)