Australasian College of Road Safety

What Australasian College of Road Safety does

The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is the peak membership association for road safety professionals, advocates, and members of the public across Australia and New Zealand, focused on eliminating fatal and serious injuries on roads. It operates as a registered charity (ACNC, since March 2024) headquartered in Mawson, ACT, and generates revenue through individual and corporate membership subscriptions (tiered Diamond, Gold, Silver), event registration fees (including the annual Australasian Road Safety Conference), e-learning course access fees, job board listings, and government grants. Its core product portfolio centers on the Road Safety Body of Knowledge (RS BoK), launched in June 2026 as the world's first dedicated Body of Knowledge for the road safety profession, and the companion self-paced course 'What is Road Safety? The Essentials' with tiered pricing by World Bank income classification. Supporting offerings include the peer-reviewed Journal of Road Safety (JRS), the Future Leaders Program, Mentorship Program, Career Pathways for Women in Road Safety, the Early Career Network, and six specialized networks (Local Government, Road Policing, Heavy Vehicle Safety, Rural Road Safety, Women in Road Safety, International Outreach) operating alongside eight geographic chapters.

ACRS serves a membership spanning federal, state, and local government agencies (e.g., TAC Victoria, Victoria Police, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Main Roads WA, Department of Infrastructure), leading university research centres (Monash MUARC, UNSW, UWA Centre for Road Safety Research, Adelaide CASR), and corporate partners in transport infrastructure and engineering (Transurban, WSP, Abley, COMPASS IoT). The organization distributes its value proposition through a hybrid GTM approach: direct membership sales, annual flagship conferences, chapter and network events/webinars, self-serve e-learning and online RS BoK platforms, weekly email alerts, and active social media presence across LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and YouTube. There is no public revenue disclosure, no venture funding, and no M&A activity; the organization is governed by a board and led by CEO Dr Ingrid Johnston and President Teresa Williams, with a small operational team covering engagement, communications, governance, finance, grants, and project management.

Name

Australasian College of Road Safety

Legal name

Australasian College of Road Safety

Website

https://acrs.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is a registered charity and peak membership association for road safety professionals, advocates, and the public across Australia and New Zealand. It delivers the world's first Road Safety Body of Knowledge, e-learning courses, conferences, and specialized professional networks.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation) (BPAIAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR) (BPAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Road safety education
• Professional membership association
• Trauma prevention advocacy
• Transport safety research
• Professional development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearce

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: ACRS generates revenue through individual and corporate membership subscriptions. Members receive access to resources, events, webinars, chapters, networks, and professional development programs. The membership structure includes different tiers (diamond, gold, silver) with varying levels of organizational engagement and sponsorship.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from webinar registrations and conference attendance. Webinars are free for ACRS members and $35 for non-members. The annual Australasian Road Safety Conference provides delegate registration revenue.
3. Course Access Fees: Revenue from e-learning course access with tiered pricing by World Bank income classification. Members receive significant discounts on course access fees compared to non-member pricing.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Australasian College of Road Safety (ACRS) is a nonprofit membership association that delivers professional development, advocacy, networking, and evidence-based knowledge resources to road safety professionals across Australasia. Its core offerings include individual and corporate memberships, the world's first Road Safety Body of Knowledge (RS BoK), a self-paced e-learning course, the annual Australasian Road Safety Conference, the peer-reviewed Journal of Road Safety, and specialised networks for early career, women, local government, road policing, heavy vehicle, and rural road safety practitioners.

Product overview

The Australasian College of Road Safety operates as a professional membership association offering a comprehensive portfolio of road safety education, research, and professional development products. The core offerings include the Road Safety Body of Knowledge (RS BoK) — the world's first dedicated Body of Knowledge for the road safety profession — and the Journal of Road Safety (JRS) for academic research. Educational products include the self-paced online course 'What is Road Safety? The Essentials' and the Future Leaders Program. The College also facilitates professional networking through the Early Career Network, Mentorship Program, Career Pathways for Women in Road Safety, and various Chapter Networks (Local Government, Rural Road Safety, Heavy Vehicle, etc.). Annual programming includes the Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Road Safety Body of Knowledge (RS BoK): The world's first dedicated Body of Knowledge for the road safety profession, developed with contributions from road safety experts, researchers, and practitioners.
• What is Road Safety? The Essentials
• Future Leaders Program (FLP)

Products and services

• Road Safety Body of Knowledge (RS BoK) The world's first dedicated Body of Knowledge for the road safety profession, providing a comprehensive framework of road safety knowledge and competencies built from contemporary research, evidence-based practice and the principles that underpin modern road safety. It serves as a shared foundation for professionals, students, educators, policymakers and anyone seeking to better understand how road trauma can be prevented.
• What is Road Safety? The Essentials A new online, self-paced learning course designed to provide foundational road safety knowledge. Built directly from the RS BoK, the course explores the complexity of road safety, the many disciplines involved and the practical frameworks that support safer outcomes, with tiered pricing by World Bank income classification and member discounts.
• Australasian Road Safety Conference (ARSC) Annual conference that brings together road safety professionals, researchers, and practitioners across the Australasian region for knowledge exchange, research presentation, and professional networking. Delegate registration is paid.
• Future Leaders Program (FLP) A pilot program providing opportunities for early to mid-career road safety professionals to engage with senior leaders and policymakers. Funded by the Australian Government's Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts through the National Road Safety Action Grants Program.
• Journal of Road Safety (JRS) Peer-reviewed academic journal publishing research on road safety topics, providing the profession's primary venue for disseminating road safety research across Australasia and internationally.
• JACRS Archive Archive of the Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety (JACRS), providing access to historical road safety research publications for the academic and practitioner community.
• Career Pathways for Women in Road Safety Career development initiative aimed at supporting and advancing women in the road safety profession. Joint project with ALGA and Monash University, funded by the National Careers Institute Partnerships (NCIP) through the National Careers Institute.
• Mentorship Program Mentorship initiative connecting experienced road safety professionals with early career members for guidance, career development, and knowledge transfer across the road safety profession.
• Individual Membership Individual subscription tier that provides road safety professionals with access to ACRS chapters, specialised networks, the Weekly Alert newsletter, webinars, the Journal of Road Safety, conferences at member rates, and professional development resources.
• Corporate Membership Corporate subscription tier (Diamond, Gold, or Silver) that provides organisations with road safety interests with brand visibility, access to expertise, networking, policy influence, and employee professional development. Diamond: TAC. Gold: Victoria Police, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, NSW Zero. Silver: Department of Infrastructure, MUARC, UNSW, Main Roads WA, WSP, CASR U. Adelaide, Road Safety Commission WA, Abley, UWA, COMPASS IOT, Transurban, Northern Beaches Council, Toowoomba Regional Council.

Quantifiable outcome

• Road deaths in Australia: 1,314 in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TAC (Transport Accident Commission)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiamond corporate member of ACRS. TAC is Victoria's road safety agency providing transport accident insurance and funding road safety initiatives.
• Victoria PolicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold corporate member supporting ACRS. Victoria Police plays a significant role in road safety enforcement and policy in Victoria.
• Waka Kotahi NZ Transport AgencycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold corporate member representing New Zealand's transport agency. Key partner for trans-Tasman road safety collaboration.
• NSW ZerocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGold corporate member supporting ACRS road safety initiatives in New South Wales.
• Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the ArtsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver corporate member and key government partner. Funded the Future Leaders Program through the Department, supporting early to mid-career road safety professionals.
• Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver corporate member. Key research partner contributing to road safety evidence base and professional education, particularly in accident research and safety science.
• TransurbancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver corporate member. Major road infrastructure company with significant interest in road safety outcomes across Australian toll roads.
• University of New South Wales (UNSW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver corporate member. Academic partner hosting School of Aviation and collaborating on PhD Invitational and other road safety research and education initiatives.
• Main Roads Western AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver corporate member. Government road authority responsible for WA road network, actively involved in road safety data collection and infrastructure improvements.
• WSPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver corporate member. Global engineering consultancy providing road safety engineering services and expertise.
• Centre for Automotive Safety Research (CASR), University of AdelaidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver corporate member. Key road safety research institution contributing evidence-based research and analysis.
• Road Safety Commission Western AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver corporate member. State government body responsible for road safety strategy and coordination in Western Australia.
• AbleyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver corporate member. Transportation planning and engineering consultancy providing road safety expertise.
• University of Western Australia (UWA) - WA Centre for Road Safety ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver corporate member. Academic research partner contributing to road safety knowledge and evidence base.
• COMPASS IOTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver corporate member. Technology provider in the connected mobility and IoT space relevant to road safety.
• Australian Local Government Association (ALGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner on Career Pathways for Women in Road Safety, funded by the National Careers Institute Partnerships. Represents local governments across Australia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FIA Foundation: FIA Foundation is a major global philanthropy funding road safety research, advocacy, and capacity building. It is a broader, better-funded player operating in the same mission space as ACRS, with international rather than regional scope.
• National Safety Council (US): The US National Safety Council is a longstanding chartered nonprofit addressing occupational and roadway safety. It is a comparable peak-body model but covers broader safety topics and operates at much greater scale than ACRS.
• PIARC (World Road Association): PIARC is the global forum for road infrastructure knowledge exchange across 125 governments. It overlaps with ACRS's professional knowledge dissemination function but operates at government-membership rather than individual/corporate level.

Direct peers

• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA): RoSPA is the UK peak membership body for safety professionals, including road safety. It offers analogous services (training, conferences, policy advocacy, professional development) and provides a direct functional peer for ACRS's association model.
• Global Road Safety Partnership: GRSP is the closest international peer, a multi-stakeholder road safety nonprofit convening governments, NGOs, and businesses. It mirrors ACRS's membership-based, advocacy-driven model but operates at a global rather than Australasian scope.
• Towards Zero Foundation: Towards Zero Foundation is an independent UK-registered road safety charity focused on the Safe System approach. It operates a similar evidence-based, advocacy-driven model and partners with government and industry globally.
• Austroads: Austroads is the association of Australasian road transport and traffic agencies, providing research and guidance to road authorities. It is a closely comparable peer given its overlapping Australasian geography and transport-safety policy mandate.
• European Transport Safety Council (ETSC): ETSC is a Brussels-based independent nonprofit that provides evidence-based research and policy advice on transport safety across Europe. Its member-based governance and emphasis on translating research into policy parallels ACRS's role in Australasia.
• International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP): iRAP is a global nonprofit that provides tools and training for safer road infrastructure. It overlaps with ACRS's road infrastructure safety focus and shares the membership and training-based delivery model.

Regional players

• Amy Gillett Foundation: The Amy Gillett Foundation is an Australian cycling safety advocacy nonprofit. It shares ACRS's Australian footprint and road safety mission but focuses on a single road user segment, making it a regional/niche peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acrs_roadsafety
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ausroadsafety/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ACRSRoadSafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australasian-college-of-road-safety

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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