Australians are being urged to help keep our posties safe on the roads, with new statistics released by Australia Post revealing there’s been a 30 per cent increase in posties injured by others on our roads.
The call marks World Post Day and comes in support of Australia Post’s campaign aimed at improving road safety for posties.
“This World Post Day, we want to echo Australia Post’s call urging drivers to keep our posties safe while on the job,” says Shane Murphy, CWU National President.
“There has been a 30% increase in injuries from a third-party on the road – most of which are caused by drivers who aren’t paying attention behind the wheel.
“These injuries are not all minor either – posties can experience broken limbs, concussions and other serious injuries that cause bodily and psychological harm.
“Everyone should feel safe when going to go work, and our posties are no different.”
“Posties play such an important role in our communities, and they should be treated with respect on and off the road.
“If you are a driver, please be aware of your surroundings and of the people you share the road with.
“Posties make frequent stops and tend to go at slower speeds than other vehicles on the road to deliver our mail, parcels and packages, and drivers should be mindful of that.
“Posties show up every day to do work that keeps our communities ticking along – we all should be protecting this vital service by protecting the people who make it happen, day in and day out,” says Murphy.
Media contact: Catalina Casar, Catalina.casar@essentialmedia.com.au , 0421 547 759
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