COMING TOGETHER TO ADDRESS COMMON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL NEEDS
Motorist CLUBS
Roadside assistance mutuals
Focus on providing a diverse range of affinity services to their members
Motoring clubs are the largest member organisations in Australia. They exist to protect and enhance the lifestyle of their members by providing a wide range of services and products.
Provide motorists emergency services
Motoring clubs are like an additional emergency service – providing security for their members wherever they travel in Australia.
Advocate for the interests of motorists and promote road safety
Mutuals advocate for the interests of their members – more government funding for better roads, fairer licensing for older drivers, fairer petrol prices, greener motoring, standing up for young motorists and safer cars.
Examples
National Roads & Motorists’ Association (NRMA)
The NRMA is Australia’s largest member organisation, providing a range of services including roadside assistance, International Drivers Licences, car reviews, a diverse range of motoring, travel and lifestyle benefits, as well as various products and services.
Year established: 1920
Type: Mutual
Industry: Motorist Clubs
RACQ
RACQ is a motoring mutual which offers services and products, including roadside assistance, travel, finance and insurance to its members. It has been a leading advocate on transport and fuel affordability for all Queenslanders for more than 100 years.
Year established: 1905
Type: Mutual
Industry: Motorist Clubs
RACWA
RACWA is a motoring mutual and offers a wide range of services to its members, including roadside assistance, travel and insurance. It is a leader in driverless vehicle technology, and has launched the first fully autonomous, electric shuttle bus on public roads.
Year established: 1905
Type: Mutual
Industry: Motorist Clubs