Together we can make the roads safer
At Amy's Foundation, we're dedicated to eliminating cyclist fatalities and serious injuries. Join us in promoting respect, empathy, and safety for all road users.
AMY's foundation x ancap safety
Amy’s Foundation has teamed up with ANCAP Safety to create a Car Buyer’s Guide for people who care about protecting others on the road.
We know many cyclists feel powerless when it comes to their safety. We also know most cyclists are drivers too. By asking the right questions when buying a car, we can shift the market toward designs that protect vulnerable road users, including cyclists and pedestrians.
At Amy’s Foundation we work across policy, enforcement, behaviour and technology to improve road safety. Separation of bikes and cars is always the safest option, but with more than 877,000 km of roads in Australia, there will always be times when we share the road. That’s where safer cars matter.
Advances in vehicle technology can protect people outside the car as well as those inside. Our job is to keep pushing until these features are written into law and standard in every new car.
Our Guide explains ANCAP’s four pillars of safety testing, including Vulnerable Road User Protection (VRU), and unpacks the technology that makes a difference. It also gives you the top 10 questions to ask in the showroom about VRU protection, plus extra checks for driver, passenger and child safety.
Have You Been Close Passed?
We want to hear from you. If you’ve ever had a vehicle pass too close while cycling, your experience matters. Help us push for stronger enforcement and safer roads by sharing your story.
About Amy's Foundation
Amy's Foundation (formerly Amy Gillett Foundation) is Australia's leading cycling safety advocate. Our mission is to improve relationships between motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, enhancing safety through advocacy, education, law, technology, and infrastructure improvements. We envision a future with zero cyclist fatalities and serious injuries, and roads built on mutual respect.
Our Impact
Nationwide Advocacy
Successfully championed "A Metre Matters" legislation, ensuring safer passing distances, and continuing our work to ensure adequate enforcement.
Community Engagement
Annual events such as Amy's Gran Fondo and the Share the Road Tour foster awareness and community support.
Research & Education
Investing in evidence-based research and impactful education programs that save lives.
How You Can Help
Donate
Support crucial advocacy, research, and community projects.
Volunteer
Contribute your time and skills to make our roads safer.
Attend an Event
Join our vibrant community in promoting road safety.
Honouring Amy’s legacy
The Amy Gillett Foundation was established in 2005 in memory of Amy Gillett OLY, a talented Australian cyclist who tragically lost her life in a road accident.
Our foundation is dedicated to reducing the incidence of cycling-related deaths and injuries in Australia, because Amy's story is sadly not unique.
Since Amy's tragic death in 2005, there have been over 800 more deaths on Australian roads, involving cyclists and motorists.
Damion Drapac, Jason Lowndes, Gurmantar Gill, Nicholas Sky, Chris Baker, Angus Collins, Stephen Jelfs, John Dennis, Alicia Celaya Jauregui, Rebekka Meyer, Mardi Bartlett.
They are more than just names, they were people with families, friends, communities, who will forever grieve their loss.
For Amy, for them all, we work tirelessly to change the situation on Australian roads.
