Congratulations, Kara Dewhirst from Newcastle, NSW
You’re the lucky winner of the NRMA Insurance Holiday Safety Competition.
The holiday season sees an increase in road users and vulnerability to theft. So with our community partners, the NSW Police Force and NSW Volunteer Rescue Association, we’ve put together some tips so you can reduce the likelihood of a road accident, break and enter, or theft, this holiday season.
Safe travels - Road safety tips
- Slow down, give yourself time to get to your destination
- Don't drive if you have been drinking
- On long trips, take regular breaks and pull off the road if you feel fatigued
- In bad weather, slow down and remain alert
- Ensure your vehicle is in good mechanical condition
- Remember - don't talk or text whilst driving
Safe houses – Home safety tips
- Always lock up - even if you are in the back yard, or just going out for a couple of minutes
- Don't advertise your valuables - keep items out of sight and dispose of packaging carefully
- Remember to lock garages and garden sheds as they contain valuable items too
- Ask a neighbour to keep an eye on your property and even park in your driveway
- Ensure your home looks lived in - mow your lawns, put your lights on timers, get your mail collected
- Avoid packing your car too early, or in view of possible thieves
- Ensure your home insurance is adequate and up to date
Safe holidays – Safety tips for your holiday
- Whether staying in a caravan, tent or unit, remember to lock away valuable items
- Lock your car and don't leave bags or valuables in sight
- Phones, wallets and iPods are prime targets for thieves
- When at the beach, alternate swims with friends and family, leaving someone to look after the property
- Secure bikes, surfboards and any other recreational equipment when not in use
- Leave contact details and destination information with trusted family or friends
- Check your portable items coverage on your home and contents insurance is adequate and up to date
Our Partnership with the NSW Police Force
NRMA Insurance supports the NSW Police Force to bring the Home Safe program to local areas across New South Wales. This program aims to reduce the number of burglaries and break and enter incidents. We also support initiatives that aim to reduce car theft.
Our Partnership with the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association
We are proud to be the major sponsor of the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) which is a volunteer organisation made up of 75 affiliated search and rescue squads. They are the largest provider of the first line of response and rescue services in rural NSW.
Our partnership helps them to provide vital search and rescue services for people in rural areas who may be victims of a road crash or industrial accident, trapped by storms, in trouble on inland waterways or at sea.