Amy Gillett Foundation

Who we are

The Amy Gillett Foundation was established in 2005 following the death of Amy Gillett, who was killed by a driver on 18 July 2005 while she was cycling in Germany with the Australian women’s cycling team.

Amy’s husband, Simon Gillett, together with Amy’s parents Mary and Denis and friends, concerned at the state of safety on Australian roads, started the foundation in January 2006.

The Amy Gillett Foundation has evolved to become the leading cycling safety organisation in Australia, driven by a core mission to reduce the death and injury of cyclists.

What we do

The Amy Gillett Foundation works with all levels of government, road authorities, corporate, motoring, cycling and community safety organisations and the public to create a safer environment for cyclists in Australia.

The singular and unique purpose of our organisation makes a difference.

Many other organisations have cycling safety in their goals but this is our only goal.

We are fortunate to have strong involvement of road safety professionals such as researchers, academics, engineers and policy experts who provide their time to guide us, connecting sound science and research, so we propose better solutions. We use this information to make recommendations on public policy, legislation and resource allocation decisions and participate in public discussions, and wherever there is an opportunity for improved road safety outcomes.

We have also led multiple initiatives directly to the public to improve safety, funded through donations, charity rides, corporate sponsorship and assistance.

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

As Australia’s leading cycling safety organisation, the Amy Gillett Foundation continues to promote actions to make cycling safer in Australia, such as:

• a metre matters laws across Australia, to make sure drivers pass cyclists safely
• safer vehicles and safer speeds
• investing in cycling infrastructure
• educating cyclists to respect and obey road laws and be safe and responsible road users
• teaching drivers how to share the road safely with bicycles, including during driver education.