How it started:
The idea for Trafficjam was born out of the conversations between Chris Boyer and Nathan Groves, whilst trying to come up with an idea on how to best spread the road safety message. Nathan is part of the Game Development community in Darwin, and suggested a Game Jam, as a blend of the needs to teach young Australians about computer science and traffic safety. Not long after this conversation, Trafficwerx met with Dylan Bennett of Larrikin Interactive to hire his services, knowing of his experience running the first two game jams in the NT, and his skill and experience in stakeholder management. TrafficJAM was born in concept and Nathan and Dylan worked together in getting the concept off the ground… Quite a different concept from the original idea of snags on the barbie at Trafficwerx HQ.
We took the idea to TRACE Technologies and their enthusiasm to back this initiative was amazing, they put forward substantial funds to make the event possible, and are so excited to see two worlds that are so important to them, be encouraged in young Australians.
Through putting our feelers out for the event, we made contact with Peter Frazer OAM, of course, he needs no introduction to those who work on the roads, but if you haven’t heard of him, please take the time to learn about his organization SARAH, and National Road Safety Week
Our sponsors, the reason it is all possible:
We can’t emphasise enough how important the following sponsors are. They are mentioned in shorter form in our itch page, but their willingness to invest in an unproven new concept, and assist us in spreading the road safety message to those who are most at risk is commendable, we wanted to make a place where they could talk about their business in more detail, all of the images below are also clickable links to their websites. Please take the time to read about them below:
Trafficwerx - Founder
We can’t emphasise enough how important the following sponsors are. They are mentioned in shorter form in our itch page, but their willingness to invest in an unproven new concept, and assist us in spreading the road safety message to those who are most at risk is commendable, we wanted to make a place where they could talk about their business in more detail, all of the images below are also clickable links to their websites. Please take the time to read about them below:
TRACE Technologies - Main Sponsor
TRACE TECHNOLOGIES (TRACE) provides complete integration capabilities, with highly skilled staff in Networking, Fibre, Data, Security, CCTV, wireless and Fire. This, in combination with Top End RACE capabilities provides complete turnkey solutions for projects and maintenance works.
Roadside Services and Solutions - Key Sponsor - Best Use of Message Award
Knowledgeable advice and quality products
Roadside Services and Solutions has a strong focus on ensuring our customers’ needs are well understood and each requirement is carefully executed.
Our products are made to the highest standards, and services are delivered to ensure all traffic and road requirements are strictly met to adhere to each Australian state's standards.
Roadside Services and Solutions is your one-stop service provider for all your road and traffic requirements.
Whether your requirements are for signs, bollards, guardrails, civil works, line marking, engineering, a custom job, or all of the above, Roadside Services is the solution you need.
Traffic Management Association of Australia - Key Sponsor - Most Innovative Game Award
The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA) was registered in November 2011 to provide a national peak body and voice for the Traffic Management Industry. The continued growth and development of the Traffic Management industry within Australia represents new challenges for companies and government.
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With infrastructure, restructure and recovery and building projects reaching billion dollar proportions across Australia, and with Traffic Management providing an enforced and pivotal role in these projects, the TMAA will ensure excellence in standards and safety for its member companies.
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The Traffic Management industry is a key player in the infrastructure, road network, planning and building, public events emergency services, utility services, repair and reconstruction sectors throughout Australia. With State Divisions working together through TMAA the nationalisation and standardisation of this rapidly growing industry can take place. The TMAA members and board will target key committees and decision making bodies to provide advice and feedback on policy, processes and procedures for the future of the industry.
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The diverse range of traffic management projects requires mandatory safety, training and development practices within companies. The Traffic Management Association of Australia seeks to ensure these practices are uniform and are implemented universally within the industry.
Buslink - Key Sponsor - Best Art Award
Buslink is proudly committed to serving Australian communities by connecting people and places. From humble beginnings as a three-bus operation in Darwin in 1988, Buslink is today one of the largest bus operators in the Northern Territory and also operate services in Queensland.
We operate a fleet of close to 350 vehicles out of five locations across the two states, providing not just urban and school bus transportation, but reliable and competitive charter services for schools, companies, charities, sporting clubs and other recreational groups. We strive to be an Employer of Choice, with over 450 employees, many of whom are longstanding and are proud to be part of the Buslink story.
In November 2018, Buslink was acquired by ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC), which is in turn owned by ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited, a global transportation company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. With the acquisition of Buslink, CDC has become one of the largest bus operators in Australia.
Towards Zero NT, Department of Infrastructure - Key Sponsor - Best Overall Game Award
Towards Zero Road Safety Action Plan (Towards Zero) is a five year road safety action plan which has been developed through extensive community consultation. Towards Zero focuses on road safety actions to address the key priority areas for the Northern Territory. The Road Safety Executive Group, consisting of the Chief Executive of the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, the Police Commissioner, the Under Treasurer and the Motor Accident Compensation Commissioner, has led the development of Towards Zero.
This Towards Zero Action Plan will work towards improving road safety in the Northern Territory over the next five years. Towards Zero will guide improvements in road safety, making all road users safer and reducing the rate of fatality and serious injury on Territory roads.
Towards Zero adopts the Vision Zero concept – A safer road transport system where no person is killed or seriously injured. This vision aims to inspire ownership of the Territory’s road safety challenges, and motivate Territorians to take action to use our roads more safely. Vision Zero has been adopted by all Australian jurisdictions, and widely adopted globally.
The goal of Towards Zero is:
to reduce death and serious injury on our roads
to cultivate a responsible road culture and
for people to work together and ‘own’ our need to improve road safety.
Steam TANT - Key Sponsor - Rising Star Award
A new teachers association with a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) has been established for the Northern Territory (NT).
The STEAM Teachers Association of the NT (STEAM TANT) aims to:
Establish a network of educators for the purpose of STEAM education promote and support STEAM events and activities in the NT arrange and participate in professional learning / development activities disseminate information and encourage participation amongst members in relevant training and information activities utilise financial resources in pursuance of the aims and objectives of the association actively support initiatives in line with the general aims of the association maintain compliance with peak body membership requirements build networks with local businesses and organisations that will benefit the association members.
Remote Civil - Dinky Di Sponsor
Remote Civil are an industry leading civil earthmoving company based in Katherine. We are highly skilled in providing a range of earthwork services f
Remote Civil are an industry leading civil earthmoving company based in Katherine. We are highly skilled in providing a range of earthwork services for the Northern Territory community; including road repairs, emulsion sealings, gradings and building pads.
Here at Remote Civil, we are passionate about what we do and strive to maintain our reputation as a professional, reliable, local team who deliver premium results.
Servicing Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek and remote territory regions in the Northern Territory of Australia.
or the Northern Territory community; including road repairs, emulsion sealings, gradings and building pads.
Here at Remote Civil, we are passionate about what we do and strive to maintain our reputation as a professional, reliable, local team who deliver premium results.
Servicing Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek and remote territory regions in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Darwin Hire - Dinky Di Sponsor
Established in December 2017, as a locally owned and operated business, Darwin Hire is the product of the collaboration of Directors, Wesley Harders & Glenn Broadway who have a wealth of hire industry experience spanning more than three decades.
Together with the team of hire experts Darwin Hire also offers problem solving to help you get the right machine or tool to get the job done.
AM Cranes - Dinky Di Sponsor
Are you looking for dedicated mobile crane hire capable of providing highly qualified and experienced lifting services to all civil construction, mining and commercial building projects all throughout the Northern Territory and Queensland, including Darwin, Katherine and Kingaroy? A.M. Cranes & Rigging are a family-owned business and industry leaders in crane hire services, with over eleven years of experience working extensively in a wide and diverse range of projects in Darwin, Katherine, Kingaroy, Daly Waters, Kakadu and any remote locations that your project might be in throughout NT and QLD.
Holdfast Insurance Brokers - Dinky Di Sponsor
Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia with a second office in Darwin, Northern Territory we look after clients Australia wide. Our job is to make sure you are covered should the unthinkable happen and with 30+ years of knowledge you can be confident in our service.
Now you might be thinking... why not just go straight to an insurance company and deal with them? Why use a broker?
The answer is that insurance is complicated and the direct insurance that you see advertised is designed to fit the lowest common denominator. In other words, what they are doing is creating very basic insurance packages that cater for a 'typical' customer. The problem, of course, is that there is no such thing as a 'typical' customer, everyone has varying needs. We'll help find you a customised solution that works for you, and covers you for what you need.
NT 4x4 Hire - Dinky Di Sponsor
Darwin is the prime destination for those looking to explore the best of the Australian wilderness, and setting off on your adventure in one of our NEW 4X4's which will give you peace of mind for your trip.