NRMA - ACT Road Safety Trust - Information About Grants

The NRMA - ACT Road Safety Trust was formally established in 1992 as a statutory public charitable trust under the NRMA - ACT Road Safety Trust 1992.

Funding

The original funding of $10 million was provided by NRMA Insurance and represented surplus third party insurance premiums arising from lower than expected insurance claims during the 1980's. Investment income earned in advance of project expenditure increased this original sum to $12 million. These funds were all committed to road safety related projects by 30 June 1998.

The current source of funding for the Trust is the $2.00 Road Safety Contribution, which is raised in association with ACT motor vehicle registration fees and is matched by NRMA Insurance. Funds are distributed via an annual grant program.

Objectives of the Trust

The Trust's principal objective is to enhance road safety for the benefit of the ACT road-using community.

Board of Trustees

A Board of five honorary part-time Trustees administers the Trust. These comprise an independent Chairperson, two representatives appointed by the NRMA and two by the ACT Government.

The current Trustees are:

Professor Don Aitkin AO, Chairman

Ms Kerry Fitzgerald

Mr Hamish McNulty

Dr Angus McIntosh OAM

Ms Julie Thornton

The Trust's affairs are administered by:

Eddie Wheeler
Secretary/Manager

Postal Address
NRMA - ACT Road Safety Trust
GPO Box 2890
Canberra ACT 2601

Contact Numbers
Phone (BH) (02) 6207 7151
Fax (02) 6207 7160
Email eddie.wheeler@act.gov.au