Crossing the border
Stay on Track Outback’s Senior Constable Sarah Grayson and Senior Constable Juliet McGrath
The Charleville Patrol Group’s road safety project ‘Stay on Track Outback’ is travelling to a new destination this weekend as it crosses the border to attend the Northern Inland 4X4 Fishing, Caravan and Camping Expo at Inverell in New South Wales.
This is a unique trip for the project team as it spreads the road safety message interstate for the first time. The award winning project captured the attention of the Inverell Highway Patrol (NSW Police) who have invited ‘Stay on Track Outback’ to exhibit at the expo held on Saturday November 29 and Sunday November 30, 2014 at the northern NSW town.
Launched in 2012 to combat an increase in traffic accidents involving the caravanning and camping community travelling in outback Queensland, the project is evolving to incorporate interstate trips to ensure that the target market is captured.
“Awareness of the unique hazards of driving on outback roads is the key element of this project,” Senior Constable Juliet McGrath said.
“By attending interstate shows that target the tourist community, we can speak to people directly and provide life-saving advice that we hope will ensure safe travel in the outback.”
The Jayco motorhome and Isuzu D-max utility emblazoned with ‘Stay on Track Outback’ branding will again make the journey and provide a fabulous backdrop for the team at the show. Coupled with generous sponsorship from Santos, these companies are working hand in hand with the Queensland Police to ensure the safety message is received.
“The Queensland Police Service is fully committed to reducing the incidence of road crashes,” Senior Constable McGrath said.
“This is enabled through the significant support of our partners who are also dedicated to reducing road trauma.”
‘Stay on Track Outback’ has been invited to and will attend several other interstate shows in 2015 including the Caravan and Camping Shows in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney where the team will offer information, help and advice on travelling in the outback, keeping safe and having a great holiday.
“Crossing the border is an exciting new element of this project and signals the start of a new era for ‘Stay on Track Outback’,” Senior Constable McGrath said.
For more information visit the website www.stayontrackoutback.qld.gov.au.
