• To ensure that musculoskeletal disorders are among the leading major health concerns in the minds and actions of opinion formers throughout the world 
  
• To fully realise the possibilities for prevention and treatment throughout the world 
  
• To ensure that prevention, treatment and care of people with musculoskeletal disorders is of a high standard and consistently accessible
  
• To improve the health-related quality of life for people with, or at risk of, musculoskeletal disorders 
  

During the BJD 2000 – 2010, a number of road safety initiatives were introduced worldwide, including the legislation of seat belts in many under developed countries, and the legislation of helmets for cyclists.  These achievements were just two that have brought about the next Decade – 
                                                                        Decade of Action for Road Safety 
endorsed by the United Nations and World Health Organisation - 
                                                          33900 - The Australian Road Safety Collaboration.