For the drive. For your mates. For your future.
This term, it’s all about showing up — for yourself, for your mates, and for your future.
Road safety isn’t just about rules — it’s about responsibility, respect, and real-life choices. The Show Up campaign is your chance to make those choices count.
Whether it’s checking your mates are buckled up, choosing not to get in the car with someone unsafe, or speaking up when it matters — how you show up can change everything.
Big or small, every action counts. So this term, we’re asking: How will YOU show up?
What does it mean to show up?
Showing up doesn’t mean doing something huge or dramatic — it just means making choices that show you care. Whether it’s speaking up, stepping in, or simply setting a good example, there are heaps of easy (and actually cool) ways to show up for your friends, your school, and your community. You don’t need to be a prefect, a leader, or the loudest in the room — just someone who’s willing to make a difference.
Still not sure? Here’s 10 ways that you can show up:
Speak up when your friend goes to drive tired or distracted – your voice could save lives.
2. Offer to be the sober driver for your group ( if you’re on a full licence) – showing up means being the responsible one.
3. Make sure everyone’s buckled up before you start the car – a small action, big impact.
4. Call out unsafe behaviour as a passenger – otherwise your silence can be seen as approval.
5. Organise a SADD activity at school – take the lead and bring others with you.
6. Support a friend who’s feeling peer pressured to take risks – back them up and speak out.
7. Post a message or story about road safety on your socials – use your voice to influence others.
8. Plan a safe way home before going out – showing up means thinking ahead.
9. Start a convo about road safety in your friend group or class – change starts with talk.
10. Model good habits every time you get in a car – like putting your phone away and driving alert.
Getting involved is easy — and totally up to you.
Whether you're keen to go big or just want to start small, the Show Up campaign is designed to be fun, flexible, and fit your vibe. You can pick one activity, mix a few together, or create your own way to show up for road safety. However you do it, what matters most is taking action and showing up in the way that suits you.
Download the activity guide and chat with your group about how you could show up this term
Follow @SADDNZ on Instagram. We’re going to be sharing loads of inspiring content as well as competitions and interactive challenges.
Sign up to receive updates, inspiration and support from our team. Everyone who signs up with us this term will go in the draw for some epic prizes!
Run an activity - choose an idea from the activity guide or design your own!
Put up posters and start conversations in your school
Like, share and comment on our posts - help spread the word!
Share your activities, photos, or videos with the SADD team (click here to tell us about it)
Let us know how your group made an impact - every small step counts!
Use the campaign hashtag #SADDshowup for extra entries into our prize draw!
Check out this activity guide for heaps of ideas for what you can do this term.
Download and print posters to stick up around your school, or post the images on social media with the hashtag #SADDshowup
Because showing up feels good — and comes with epic rewards.
Every time you take action in the name of the campaign — whether it’s running an activity, posting on socials, putting up posters, or speaking up in your group — you’ll earn an entry into our prize draw. The more you do, the more chances you have to win. Easy. You just have to let us know and share evidence of what you do using the form below or by emailing a member of our team.
But it’s not just about prizes. When you show up, you’re making real change happen. You’re setting the tone, shifting the culture, and showing your mates that road safety actually matters. Getting involved brings many wins:
Keep your mates safe
Learn about road safety
Contribute to a national road safety movement
Build skills and experience for your CV
Earn hours towards your service awards or to help your application for leadership positions.
So if you're ready to do something fun, meaningful, and possibly prize-winning — it's time to show up.
Sharing stories, photos and other evidence of your activities is so valuable for us, so we appreciate you taking the time to report back! To say thanks, every reported activity will go into our Show Up prize draw, which will be drawn at the end of Term 3. Either complete the above form or email your evidence to any member of our team. Thanks for your support!