Fun, bikes, and safety: RAC member day at Constable Care

On Sunday 15 February, more than 138 children and their families came to the first RAC Member Day at the Constable Care Foundation Safety School. The event was free for RAC members and was full of fun ways to learn about road safety.

The day also marked the opening of the new Auto Services Cubby, which even includes a working bike pump for the kids to try. Constable Care Foundation CEO Ian Anstee, RAC Auto Services General Manager Jay Opdam, and RAC Community Impact General Manager Sharon Rowse helped cut the ribbon.

Children aged 4 to 12 joined bike safety lessons in a classroom, followed by riding practice on a minibike track. The track features roundabouts, bus and train stations, traffic lights, and road signs. Kids learned how to stop, look for pedestrians, and cross the road safely. Each child got a mini “passport” to collect stamps at ten key road interactions and mini cubbies.

Parents said they loved the day. One parent said, “My son didn’t like riding bikes before, but now he feels more confident. We also found out his bike is too big for him — which we wouldn’t have known without this event.” Another said, “It was a great mix of learning and fun for my kids.”

After riding, families enjoyed icy poles, cookies, airbrush tattoos, bubbles, quizzes, and prizes. Parents had coffee or hot chocolate while kids explored RAC Auto Services and mobile mechanic vans to see how RAC helps members on the road.

The Constable Care Foundation has been teaching kids about bike and road safety in Western Australia for more than 35 years. RAC works with Constable Care supporting bike lessons, volunteer programs, and other bespoke projects. Member Day gave kids a chance to have fun while learning to stay safe.