2,170 Truck Drivers Now Trained in Lifesaving First Aid Through National Online Programme
1 August 2025
August is National Traffic Awareness Month, promoting safer driving and shared responsibility on the roads. In Australia, with over 634 road deaths in 2024, initiatives like Truckie First Aid, a free online course by St John Ambulance and NatRoad, equip truck drivers with lifesaving first aid skills. Since late 2023, more than 2,170 drivers have completed the course, which is expanding to Punjabi and Mandarin to better serve diverse drivers. Supported by a $4.4 million grant from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, the program enhances emergency response on Australia’s roads.