Accident Research Centre

We’re one of the world’s most comprehensive injury prevention research institutions. Our research is extensive but our goal is quite simple: we strive to make people safer.

Our Research

We strive to provide the research-based solutions that make Australians safer everyday. Find out more about our research and what our research teams do.

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Join our team and became part of the largest accident and injury prevention research facility in Australia and one of the most respected institutes of its kind in the world.

Our Publications

Our researchers produce a broad range of reports and journal articles on injury prevention topics covering transport, workplace, and home and community. Find them here.

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Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit (VISU) Data Request Service

The Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit is based at MUARC and has been analysing, interpreting and disseminating data on injury deaths, hospital admissions and emergency department presentations across the state, nationally and internationally for more than 30 years. Requests for information can be lodged via the data request form on the VISU website.

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from MUARC

New edition of Hazard shows extent of occupational violence and aggression injuries for workers in healthcare settings

The latest edition of the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit’s Hazard publication provides an in-depth epidemiological overview of occupational violence and aggression (OVA) injuries sustained by Victorian workers in healthcare settings.

Landmark road safety forum draws on MUARC research to curb rising fatalities

MUARC researchers have contributed to a landmark road safety event aimed at curbing fatalities in Victoria. The Victoria Police: Driving Road Safety forum saw over 150 police from across Victoria joined by keynote speakers and leading experts.

MUARC researchers set for ARSC23

MUARC researchers will form part of next week's Australasian Road Safety Conference in Cairns.

MUARC research shows need for systems thinking approach to workplace violence

MUARC research has taken a step towards gaining an understanding of the factors contributing to workplace violence. The research applies a systems perspective to map factors that exist across the entire workplace system, ranging from the highest levels through to Frontline Staff.

‘Invaluable’ crash investigation data presented at 27th Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) conference in Yokohama, Japan

In-depth crash investigation data has been used to identify how specific safety countermeasures can prevent serious injuries on the roads.

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