Post-Crash Response

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POST-CRASH RESPONSE

In addition to preventing crashes, there is a need to reduce the impact of crashes when they occur.

An integrated post-crash response can mitigate the short and long-term effects of a crash.23

The effectiveness of emergency medical and rescue operations is critical in reducing deaths and injuries resulting from road crashes.24

An effective post-crash response delivers timely, evidence based and appropriate care for the victims of road trauma and informs preventative actions. The government will continue to provide and improve support services for those involved in or affected by road crashes. These services include appropriate, timely and culturally responsive counselling.

Technological solutions with the potential to improve the post-crash system response will be reviewed; these include telecommunications infrastructure that increases regional and remote crash response capabilities. The government will improve data capabilities towards achieving a better understanding of the effects of crashes on individuals and the wider community and explore opportunities to initiate post-crash investigations that inform future improvements in road safety.