Transport Network Forum
About the forum
Hosted by Comcare, the Transport Network Forum provides an opportunity for industry experts and peers to come together and talk through latest information and initiatives in risk management, prevention and early intervention.
For any questions about the Transport Network Forum, please contact us at forums@comcare.gov.au.
Upcoming forums
The next forum will be scheduled soon. To receive invitations for future forums, subscribe to the Transport Network Forum mailing list.
Past forums
October 2024
The October 2024 forum covered state and federal Government initiatives to enhance rest areas, as well as the availability, distribution, and standards of rest areas in Australia. This was followed by a presentation on principles of a good rest break and staying healthy.
June 2024
Representatives from the road transport and logistics industry discussed work health and safety issues, and the latest initiatives to help manage risks, prevent injury and support workers. The June 2024 forum focused on fatigue management in the transport sector, including:
- fatigue impacts, risks and management
- de-stigmatising sleeping disorders: diagnosis, treatment and support
- insights from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
- Download the Transport Network Forum program for June 2024 (PDF, 827.2 KB)
- Download the Transport Network Forum presentation for June 2024 (PDF, 4.9 MB)
October 2023
The October 2023 forum featured representatives from Linfox, the Monash University Accident Research Centre and La Trobe University.
Resources
- Presentation - Jerome Carslake (Monash University)
- Presentation - Bronwen Otto (La Trobe University)
- Presentation - Linfox
- The 4Ds: A new approach to safety
- Austroads new research and guidelines
- National Communications Charter - Life in Mind Australia
May 2023
The May 2023 forum covered case studies from transport and logistics organisations, an update on industry safety and wellbeing initiatives and a panel session featuring a range of industry representatives discussing unexpected and extreme events.
Resources
- View the program from the forum
- View the presentation from the forum (PDF, 4.8 MB)View the program
- Austroads Releases New Research and Guidance to Help Prevent Road Transport Suicide
- Look Beyond the Truck - Campaign Media Pack 2023
(PDF, 1.1 MB) - Look Beyond the Truck - promotional flyer
(PDF, 3.0 MB)
September 2022
The September 2022 forum covered the practical challenges of body stressing risk and psychosocial risk, worker involvement in the identification and management of risk, and the role and impact of safety culture.
Resources
- View the program from the forum
- Information and resources on Psychosocial Hazards
- K&S Load Restraint Training Unit Video
May 2022
The 19 May forum acknowledged the workers in the industry through a range of discussions regarding the challenges faced and lessons learnt, safety hazards and risks, and initiatives to help manage and prevent injury to workers.
Resources
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