The ‘Awareness and Prevention
Program’ was established by
Assoc Prof John Yeo.
Wheelchair Presenters mostly
visited primary schools with
spinal cord injury prevention
messages.

Change of name to Spinesafe.
Adoption of Articles of
Association.
Incorporation as a company.

Strategic review of the
organisation commenced. The
Board started discussing
a broader youth injury
prevention role.

RTA and NSH support and funding was provided to move ahead with a
‘Youthsafe’ program. - The first ‘Youthsafe’ team of 3 was recruited.
Dr Jane Elkington’s research ‘A systematic review of the evidence on
preventing injuries to young people (15 to24 years)’ established ground
rules for a revamped Presenter Program targeting secondary schools.
Forums were run to engage stakeholders in discussing youth injury
prevention needs and the new role for Youthsafe.

12 month review of the new Youthsafe role and
organisational prestructure. Recruitment of
new Youthsafe team members commenced in
support of the revised organisational structure.

A new constitution was adopted with youth
injury prevention objects. The company name
was registered as ‘Youthsafe’.
A new look logo was created.