Truckin’ Together – Ettamogah Truck Week Community Day

Hosted at the Ettamogah Rail Hub, this community-focused open day is delivered in partnership with WHG Telematics, Polymer Connect, Boys to the Bush, and Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds, alongside the Ettamogah Rail Hub team.

Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds Kenworth – Kenny will be joining us to promote mental and physical health and highlight that Healthy Heads offers support for everyone in transport, warehousing, and logistics.

The event offers a unique opportunity to step inside the world of transport and logistics, featuring live truck and vehicle displays, site tours of a working intermodal rail hub, and hands-on interactions with drivers and industry professionals.

With a strong focus on people, the event highlights the individuals and communities behind the industry, including youth engagement through Boys to the Bush. A focus on safety and wellbeing is supported by Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds, while innovation is showcased through real-world technology and operations from WHG Telematics, Ettamogah Rail Hub and Polymer Connect.

As a casual community friendly BBQ, the day is designed to connect the Albury-Wodonga community with the transport industry, celebrate its legacy, and inspire the next generation.

Truckin’ Together – Ettamogah Community Day is a celebration of partnership, progress, and the people driving Australia’s freight future.

Proposed speakers (Not all confirmed yet)
Colin Rees – Ettamogah Rail Hub
History and evolution of transport in the region
Jason Razumic – Polymer Connect
Stories from the road and operator perspective
Naomi Frauenfelder – Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds
Safety, wellbeing, and supporting people in the industry
Dylan Hartley – WHG Telematics
How technology is connecting fleets, people, and communities
Glen Hutchinson – Boys to the Bush
Community is the solution – supporting the next generation
Mayor / Local Representative (invited)
Recognising the importance of transport in the region

Key considerations include:

Controlled Access Areas
Public access will be limited to designated safe zones, separated from operational areas.
Vehicle Safety Management
All truck and vehicle interactions, including cab access and any movement, will be supervised by experienced operators and conducted under strict safety controls.
Children & Group Supervision
Young attendees, including those from Boys to the Bush, will be supervised at all times by responsible adults and facilitators.
Site Safety Briefing
Attendees will be guided on safe behaviour within an active transport environment, including awareness of moving vehicles and equipment.
Food Safety Compliance
Catering will be managed by experienced personnel with appropriate food handling and safety practices in place.
Emergency & First Response
Emergency services presence (including CFA, pending confirmation) and site-specific procedures will support rapid response if required.
Coordination & Oversight
Safety planning will be led collaboratively by Boys to the Bush and the Ettamogah Rail Hub team, ensuring alignment with site requirements and industry standards.