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Port Stephens Locals Can Win a Share of $5,800 in Road Safety Competition
newy.com.au – A new competition aimed at promoting road safety has been launched in Port Stephens, with local residents invited to take part in a creative campaign encouraging safe driving speeds. The ‘Local Voices’ competition opened on 30 June 2025 and is seeking submissions from people of all ages across the region.
Participants can enter by creating a personal story, a campaign message, a sign or slogan, or a video highlighting the need to slow down on local roads. The initiative is part of the Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study, a joint project between Port Stephens Council and The George Institute for Global Health.
Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said the idea for the competition was developed by residents during a community jury process held in late 2024. “Local ideas sparked this initiative during a community jury process late last year to champion road safety across Port Stephens, and what a fun one it is!” she said.
“This is a chance to educate your community and share your message about the impact of speed, in a way that you feel comfortable with, plus there’s a chance to win a share of a massive $5,800 for your efforts,” Mayor Anderson added.
Dr Judy Fleiter from The George Institute for Global Health said the broader CASS project seeks to reduce road trauma by building public support for safer speed limits. “Travelling at safe speeds reduces the possibility of harm and the level of harm to all road users in Port Stephens. We hope this project will help the community understand the importance of supporting safe travel speeds,” Dr Fleiter said.
The Local Voices competition will remain open until 8pm on Sunday 14 September 2025. The project is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts.
Details on how to enter, including drop-in session times and full entry conditions, are available at pscouncil.info/local-voices-comp.
