Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Leadership in Supporting the Transport Needs of People with Disability
Mobility and Accessibility for Children and Adults Ltd (MACA) and The Open University
This course covered the foundations of safe motor vehicle transport for people with disability and medical conditions. It covered topics including road safety principles and approaches, vehicle standards and road rules, vehicle restraint products and safe installation and use of special purpose car seats. Participants were invited to contribute to developing a best practice framework for product prescription, supply and education in Australia.
3 weeks, 2 hours per week
Helen Lindner
Chief Executive
Mobility and Accessibility for Children and Adults Ltd (MACA)
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Engage with the latest research in the field of safe motor vehicle transport for people with disability and medical conditions
- Develop relevant knowledge and confidence to strengthen your leadership in supporting people’s motor vehicle transport needs
- Contribute to defining the roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in supporting people’s motor vehicle transport needs
- Explore how vehicle restraint systems are assessed and tested in Australia
Syllabus
Week 1 - Keeping people safe in vehicles
- Protecting vulnerable road users
- Supporting safe transport
- Travelling on our roads
- Weekly wrap
Week 2 - Vehicle restraints and standards
- Australian standards and guidelines
- Special purpose car seats
- Other products and devices
- Weekly wrap
Week 3 - Roles and responsibilities
- Towards best practice
- Safe installation and use
- Course wrap
Issued on 31st July 2026
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