About Us

Founded by Martina Hazelbane, a respected Larrakia/Warai traditional owner from the Northern Territory, the Indigenous Road Safety Academy (IRSA) is a groundbreaking 100% Aboriginal-owned organisation committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Martina’s vision with IRSA is to reduce incarceration, recidivism, and road-related injuries and deaths while creating employment opportunities and increasing awareness of vehicle finance, maintenance, and insurance.

IRSA & DriveAbout Explainer Videos

Watch the videos below to see how IRSA uses world-class content to educate and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Our aim is to enhance road safety, reduce road-related injuries and fatalities, and promote safer driving practices to prevent road trauma across Australia.

What is DriveAbout

Overcoming Challenges Together

Benefits to CPD Providers

Implementation Strategy

Benefits to Government

Benefit to Sponsors

Discover the Fatal 5 with Shellie Morris

Listen to the legendary Indigenous singer and songwriter Shellie Morris explain the Fatal 5. Her insights will help you understand these critical factors in road safety, empowering you with knowledge to prevent accidents and promote safer driving practices.

Seatbelts

Fatigue

Safety Distractions

Alcohol

Speed Limits