Amy Gillet Foundation

Who we are

The Amy Gillett Foundation is a charity with one purpose – reducing the incidence of death and injury of bike riders.
The Foundation was born out of tragedy, the death of Amy Gillett, who was hit by an out of control motorist whilst cycling with her National Team mates in Germany. Since our inception we have been a catalyst for change, focused on what should be, rather than what is.  That’s why we have set ambitious aims and outcomes.

Our Mission is for: Safe cycling in Australia
Our Vision: Zero bike related fatalities

What we all want

We work together with Government, road authorities, corporate, motoring and cycling safety organisations and the public to bring about safety change. Our role in the jigsaw of organisations concerned with cycling safety is multiple. We believe the solution to reducing cycling-related injuries and fatalities is an integrated package of measures that includes;

1.    Widespread traffic calming, including the lower speed limits in urban and neighbourhood areas
2.    Better cycling environment via a minimum percentage of road and pathway infrastructure budgets dedicated to improvements for cycling, with key focal areas being high crash situations and the worst roads and intersections for bike riders
3.    Road rules changed to make it safer to ride on roads and shared pathways
4.    Improved education where bike & road safety education like AustCycle is embedded in Australian schools, and bike safety essentials are built into driver testing and programs.

The opportunity to blend the best of what has worked in other countries provides us with the belief that a much better future is possible.