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truck driver mental health

Report #6

SURVEY OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS

This report describes the results from the Driving Health Online survey characterising the physical and mental health of Australian truck drivers and the factors impacting health and driving outcomes.

Report #7

UNEVEN WEAR: HEALTH & WELLBEING OF PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS

This report identifies factors influencing and promoting health and wellbeing for truck drivers from their perspectives and that of their family. 

RESEARCH PROGRAM

The Driving Health study is a partnership between researchers, employers, unions and government to understand and improve the health of transport workers. You can read on to learn about our findings, our partners, and the research program.

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DRIVER SURVEY

 We ran a large national survey of drivers to understand their work, health, and lifestyle. We also spoke to drivers and their family members about the factors affecting their work and health.

RESEARCH PROGRAM

Driving Health involves three main phases. The first involves analysis of national datasets. The second is a large truck driver survey. The third and final stage will develop programs to improve health.

FINDINGS

We regularly release new findings from the study. These include reports, infographics, presentations and research articles.  Click through to read our findings.

CONTACT US

Please provide your contact information to express interest in the study and/or to send us a message.


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The Driving Health Study team

Monash University, Australia

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©2018 by Driving Health Study, Monash University

Driving Health is led by Monash University, supported by NHMRC Partnership Project grant number GNT1169395 and is co-funded by study partners TWU, Linfox and the Centre for Work Health and Safety

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