Dr Candice Potter | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Dr Candice Potter

BBusMan (Hons) UQ, PhD Q.UT, MAppSocRes (Social Policy) Deakin 

  • Senior Research Fellow
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+61 7 5456 5111
Office location
Room G.72, Innovation Centre
Campus
Sunshine Coast
Candice Potter

Candice's research interests include ageing and senior road users, road safety culture and climate, and the Safe System approach. She has led the development of innovative tools such as the Queensland Road Safety Climate Scale, evaluation frameworks for systemic policy review, and the creation of motorcycle personas to improve understanding of rider motivations and behaviours.

With 15 years of experience in government, most recently as Manager of Road Safety Research and Evaluation at the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Candice is also a strong facilitator of collaborative relationships between government and academia, recognising the value of bringing together policy and research to drive practical, evidence-based interventions. Drawing on her experience, Candice offers a unique perspective on the design, feasibility, implementation, and evaluation of road safety programs. Her work supports stronger collaboration between research and practice, with a focus on real-world impact for communities, industry, and government.