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Blue Datto Important Update

Blue Datto Important Update

Due to the ongoing pressures Blue Datto places on our family, we have decided to no longer deliver in-class road safety programs as of 30 June 2021. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2021

Author: Kelly Ongley

National Road Safety Week 2021

National Road Safety Week 2021

Drive so others survive. That’s the key message for National Road Safety Week 2021, and one Blue Datto Foundation fully supports. We are making the pledge ‘to drive to so others survive’ in demonstration of its strong commitment to improving road safety, particularly for young people who are some of the at-risk on our roads. Read more

Published: 16th May, 2021

Updated: 26th May, 2021

Author: Kelly Ongley

‘Safe Yourself’ - A new life-saving online road safety program

‘Safe Yourself’ - A new life-saving online road safety program

A 30% spike in road fatalities of young people has driven Blue Datto, with thanks to community partner WestConnex | Transurban to launch ‘Safe Yourself’, a new life-saving online road safety program targeting at-risk teenagers. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2021

Updated: 20th May, 2021

Author: Kelly Ongley

2020 Christmas Angels

2020 Christmas Angels

This December Blue Datto will again be running our Christmas Angel initiative on Facebook to remember and share the stories of young people who have tragically lost their life as a result of road trauma. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

How has COVID impacted road trauma in NSW?

How has COVID impacted road trauma in NSW?

While COVID shut down many areas of our lives, sadly road trauma has continued to devastate families and communities across NSW. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

Keeping Safe returns to Bede Polding

Keeping Safe returns to Bede Polding

In November the Blue Datto team celebrated our sixth consecutive year of presenting the Keeping Safe program to Bede Polding College Year 10 students. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

2020 Keeping Safe Update

2020 Keeping Safe Update

2020 has delivered a number of challenges for not-for-profits across Australia, including Blue Datto. But thankfully there is always light at the end of the tunnel Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 11th December, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

Join Our Team!

Join Our Team!

Are you passionate, motivating and do you enjoy working with young people? We're now recruiting for new Peer Mentors to join our team in early 2021. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

Seeking all Fundraisers!

Seeking all Fundraisers!

With 2020 quickly drawing to an end, we’re now putting the call out for any of our amazing supporters who are able to fundraise on behalf of Blue Datto in 2021. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

Keeping Safe wins Australian Road Safety Award

Keeping Safe wins Australian Road Safety Award

Blue Datto’s Keeping Safe road safety education program has taken out the 2020 Australian Road Safety award for the Community Program category. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 1st September, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

Unsafe behaviours rife despite COVID restrictions

Unsafe behaviours rife despite COVID restrictions

Despite restrictions in place as a result of COVID-19 and reduced road use, road trauma continues to be a critical issue in our community. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2020

Updated: 25th June, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

Blue Datto COVID-19 Update

Blue Datto COVID-19 Update

Over the last few months we’ve temporarily closed our office and our team has been working from home as Keeping Safe programs have been postponed due to social distancing restrictions. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2020

Author: Nicole OFarrell

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  • Blue Datto Important Update

    Blue Datto Important Update

    Due to the ongoing pressures Blue Datto places on our family, we have decided to no longer deliver in-class road safety programs as of 30 June 2021.

  • National Road Safety Week 2021

    National Road Safety Week 2021

    Drive so others survive. That’s the key message for National Road Safety Week 2021, and one Blue Datto Foundation fully supports. We are making the pledge ‘to drive to so others survive’ in demonstration of its strong commitment to improving road safety, particularly for young people who are some of the at-risk on our roads.

  • Hornsby Shire Council: Program Sponsor

    Hornsby Shire Council: Program Sponsor

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  • Our Story

    Our Story

    Launched in 2015 the Blue Datto Foundation is a registered not-for-profit dedicated to reducing the incidence and impact of road trauma in NSW.

  • Safe Yourself - Welcome

    Safe Yourself is a series of interactive online modules that explore key themes for young drivers and passengers – including risk, distracted driving and speaking up. The program helps improve young people’s knowledge and understanding, at the same time developing practical skills and strategies to reduce their personal risk as a young driver or passenger.

  • The Kid in the Blue Datto

    The Kid in the Blue Datto

    The story of 'the Kid in the Blue Datto' inspires and empowers young people to make smarter, safer decisions on our roads.

  • Betty Klimenko

    Betty Klimenko

    After 16 years participating in motorsports as a sponsor in the Forumla 3 and GT categories, Betty became the first woman to head a GT and a V8 motorsports racing team.

  • Contact Us

    Contact Us

  • Community Education

    Community Education

    Community education is critical to improving Australia’s road safety outcomes, and each year Blue Datto attends a variety of community events and activities to help raise awareness.

  • Blue Datto Important Update

    Blue Datto Important Update

    Due to the ongoing pressures Blue Datto places on our family, we have decided to no longer deliver in-class road safety programs as of 30 June 2021.

  • Michelle McLaughlin

    Michelle McLaughlin

    "My son Thomas passed away January 6th 2014 aged 4. My family and I were on a beach holiday when the unthinkable happened."

  • Staff

    Blue Datto’s operations are coordinated by a small but passionate team, who work each day to grow the legacy of ‘the Kid in the Blue Datto’.

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