Victorians injured on the state’s roads will benefit from new research and recovery programs after the Transport Accident Commission announced close to $1 million in grants for health and disability organisations.
Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Ben Carroll confirmed the recipients of the TAC’s 2025 Best Client Outcomes Grant Program, which funds projects aimed at improving care and recovery for people injured in transport accidents.
Five organisations will share the funding, supporting initiatives that focus on mental health, rehabilitation, patient education and community support. The grants add to the $1.87 billion spent by the TAC last year on healthcare, recovery services and compensation for Victorians affected by road accidents.
The funding will support projects across hospitals, research institutes and community-based services.
Alfred Health will examine anxiety experienced by patients after hospital discharge and study how follow-up psychosocial support may assist recovery.
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is developing tools designed to improve the information available to patients and families dealing with spinal cord injuries.
Community health organisation The Community Doctor will run a program focused on empowerment and community-based support for people living with persistent pain following transport injuries.
Step 2 Allied Health plans to develop guidelines aimed at helping injured Victorians experiencing anxiety return to driving.
Epworth HealthCare will focus on training for allied health professionals working with people recovering from traumatic brain injuries.
Each project targets different stages of recovery, from hospital discharge through to longer term rehabilitation and reintegration into daily life.
The Transport Accident Commission supports more than 40,000 Victorians each year who are affected by road accidents. Its no-fault insurance scheme allows injured people to access care and financial support regardless of who caused the crash.
Under the system, medical treatment, rehabilitation services and compensation can be provided for as long as required. The TAC argues that research programs funded through grants help improve how those services are delivered.
Carroll said road injuries continue to have a deep impact on individuals and families.
“Every injury on Victorian roads is a tragedy,” he said.
He added that research funded through the grants aims to help injured Victorians recover more effectively and return to everyday life sooner.
“We’re on the side of Victorians injured on our roads, saving them time and money by backing research into new ways to support their recovery and get their lives back on track.”
Transport Accident Commission chief executive Tracey Slatter said the grants allow the agency to work closely with health organisations developing new treatment approaches.
“The TAC funds services to support the recovery of those injured in transport accidents on Victorian roads,” Slatter said.
“The Best Client Outcomes Grant Program enables us to partner with organisations that are developing new and better ways to support people recovering from road trauma. By investing in research and innovation, we’re helping ensure our clients receive the highest-quality care now and into the future.”
Road safety experts often note that the effects of transport accidents can extend well beyond physical injuries. Anxiety, long-term pain and psychological trauma can affect a person’s ability to work, travel independently and take part in everyday activities.
Programs funded through research grants frequently aim to address those broader challenges, particularly during the transition from hospital care to life back in the community.
Victorian road safety figures fluctuate from year to year, though authorities continue to emphasise prevention, rehabilitation and support for those already affected.
The TAC says the Best Client Outcomes Grant Program forms part of a broader effort to improve recovery outcomes while ensuring injured Victorians receive consistent support across the health system.
Further information about the program and funded projects is available here.
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