--- title: Latest news date: 2025-09-05T16:07:00+10:00 author: "webmaster@walkerdesigns.com.au" canonical_url: "https://maib.tas.gov.au/latestnews" section: Site Content --- 1. [ Home](https://maib.tas.gov.au/) 2. [ Road Safety & Community ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/community-road-safety) 3. [ Community Involvement ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/community-involvement) 4. Latest news # Latest news [All](https://maib.tas.gov.au/latestnews) [Media Releases](?c=media-releases) [Article](?c=article) [Video](?c=video) [Road Safety](?c=road-safety) [Community](?c=community) [ ![BIAT 1](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/14332/BIAT-1.webp) ### Finding the confidence to be heard Through the About Me program, Clarissa found the confidence to speak up, share her story and advocate for better healthcare. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/finding-the-confidence-to-be-heard) [ ![Paraquad 1](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/14330/Paraquad-1.webp) ### Helping young Tasmanians make safer choices BodySafe is helping young Tasmanians think twice before taking risks, using real lived experience to spark honest conversations about road safety, injury prevention and personal responsibility. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/helping-young-tasmanians-make-safer-choices) [ ![Image 18](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Banners/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/14234/Image-18.webp) ### Youth sign pledge to be safer for Road Safety Week Tasmanian teenagers urged to pledge safer choices on the road as MAIB launches National Road Safety Week with a school event in Hobart. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/youth-sign-pledge-to-be-safer-for-road-safety-week) [ ![MAIB Foundation Media Event 1](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Banners/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/13965/MAIB-Foundation-Media-Event-1.webp) ### MAIB Foundation funding boosts road crash rescue capability in North-East Tasmania The Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) Injury Prevention and Management Foundation has committed $120,000 to strengthen road crash rescue capability in Tasmania’s North-East, supporting the delivery of two new Heavy Road Crash Rescue Vehicles for the St Helens and St Marys State Emergency Service units. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/maib-foundation-funding-boosts-road-crash-rescue-capability-in-north-east-tasmania) [ ![Nightrider FB 1200x630 2025](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/13781/Nightrider-FB-1200x630-2025.webp) ### Safe transport services that saves lives For more than 15 years, the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) has supported the MAIB Nightrider service, helping provide safe, reliable late-night public transport options for Tasmanians when they need them most. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/safe-transport-services-that-saves-lives) [ ![MAIB Disability Achievement Award Winner Jane Wardlaw](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Content/News/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/13678/MAIB-Disability-Achievement-Award-Winner-Jane-Wardlaw-1.webp) ### A lifetime of advocacy: Jane Wardlaw’s contribution to disability rights recognised Disability advocate Jane Wardlaw was recognised with the MAIB Disability Achievement Award at the 2025 Community Achievement Awards for her lifelong commitment to inclusion and reform. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/a-lifetime-of-advocacy-jane-wardlaws-contribution-to-disability-rights-recognised) [ ![MAIB Community Safety Award Winner The Salvation Army Street Teams Tasmania with Derek Thurm left 1](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/11480/MAIB-Community-Safety-Award-Winnner-The-Salvation-Army-Street-Teams-Tasmania-with-Derek-Thurm-left-1.webp) ### Keeping partygoers safe For more than a decade, the Salvation Army Street Teams initiative has played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people out late at night in Tasmania’s nightlife precincts. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/keeping-partygoers-safe) [ ![Paul](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/10567/Paul-horizontal.webp) ### Meet Paul - client, artist, outdoor enthusiast It started after a mate commented on the number of guitars Paul had lying around and asked what he was going to do with them. Paul, who has had a guitar in hand since he was in the third grade, looked around and knew he didn’t want to get rid of them. But what to do with them? Then inspiration struck, and Paul entered his artist’s phase. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/meet-paul-client-artist-outdoor-enthusiast) [ ![Justin and Emily MAIB 2](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/10542/Justin-and-Emily-MAIB-2.webp) ### Building safer roads through connection and shared knowledge After completing the 2025 MAIB Road Safety Scholarship through a program at Monash University, Tasmania Police Inspector Justin Lawson and Department of State Growth Policy Officer Emily Studley have brought home practical strategies to help improve Tasmania’s road safety standards. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/building-safer-roads-through-connection-and-shared-knowledge) [ ![MG 0042](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/10532/MG_0042.webp) ### Rural and remote students learning first aid skills for life In a proactive initiative supported by the MAIB Injury Prevention and Management Foundation, Scottsdale High School, located in the rural north-east of the state has successfully delivered vital first aid training to over 90 students across Years 10-12 in the past three years. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/rural-and-remote-students-learning-first-aid-skills-for-life) [ ![Patricia 2](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/10499/Patricia-2.webp) ### Finding strength through support Road crashes are sudden and can have lifelong impacts. Road Trauma Support Tasmania provides a free confidential, caring and supportive counselling service, specialising in trauma and grief counselling. The service support for those who have been involved in a road crash or affected by a road crash is funded by the Motor Accidents Insurance Board. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/finding-strength-through-support) [ ![Processed 7 B323 BF9 B143 40 EF A9 A2 3 D578 AFCF4 F5](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Content/News/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/7293/processed-7B323BF9-B143-40EF-A9A2-3D578AFCF4F5.webp) ### MAIB Delivers Over $1.1 million to Support Road Safety and Trauma Recovery Across Tasmania The Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) has announced more than $1.1 million in grants to improve road safety and support Tasmanians affected by motor accidents. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/maib-delivers-over-1-1-million-to-support-road-safety-and-trauma-recovery-across-tasmania) [ ![Winner Rural Alive Well Tasmanian Community Safety Award 2024](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/11553/Winner-Rural-Alive-Well-Tasmanian-Community-Safety-Award-2024.webp) ### RAW Honoured for Mental Health Leadership in Winning 2024 MAIB Community Safety Award As part of the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards, the MAIB has provided sponsorship of the Community Safety Award. The award recognises individuals and groups who have, through their dedication and efforts, improved safety and/or reduced injury and harm in the community, whether that be on the roads or to specific groups, areas or activities. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/raw-honoured-for-mental-health-leadership-in-winning-2024-maib-community-safety-award) [ ![Heidi La Paglia Reed winner Tasmanian Disability Achievement Award](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Images/Articles/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/11538/Heidi-La-Paglia-Reed-winner-Tasmanian-Disability-Achievement-Award.webp) ### Driving Change: Heidi La Paglia Reid Wins 2024 MAIB Disability Achievement Award As part of the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards, the MAIB has provided sponsorship of the MAIB Disability Achievement Award since 2007, which recognises people living with a disability who are actively influencing and contributing to the community as well as achieving their personal goals. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/driving-change-heidi-la-paglia-reid-wins-2024-maib-disability-achievement-award) [ ![David wood](https://maib.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Content/News/_1200x700_crop_center-center_none/8619/david-wood.webp) ### 2023 Community Achievement Awards The Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards aim to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions that individuals, groups, communities and businesses are making throughout Tasmania. Read More ](https://maib.tas.gov.au/news/2023-community-achievement-awards)