Settlement Driver and Road Safety Programs
Bike education program
Little BUGs supports newly arrived refugee families and
young people to understand and participate in safe road
use as cyclists. The project introduces and develops the
safe use of cycling as a sustainable transport option for
young people. The program involved the Thomastown
English Language School, volunteers from Whittlesea
Bicycle Users Group (WBUG) and WCC, Bike n Bean, Gold
Cross Cycles and Epping Police. The program has operated
at the primary school, the local Traffic School, a Bike Shop
and in local parks. Additional sessions for parents were
provided in various languages other than English.
L2P
Funded by Vic Roads, The L2P program assists
disadvantaged young people to acquire 120 hours of
driving practice in order to acquire their probationary
license.
In the last 12 months:
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68 young people accessed the program, made
The learner permit program, promotes road safety
awareness among newly arrived refugees. Each program
ran for 5 days, providing practical support and training
before participants take their Learner Permit test at Vic
Roads on the final day. Of the 23 participants who
participated in both programs, 20 successfully passed their
learner permit test.
Drive-4-Life - 2012-2013
Drive 4 Life was funded by Whittlesea council and is
focused on newly arrived single mothers who are looking
for work.
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10 participants were supported by
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5 dedicated volunteers
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6 passed their licence test
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4 are in the process of acquiring their license.
RACV-Driving program-2012-2013 - funds given by
RACV allowed us to purchase formal driving lessons for
newly arrived refugees. In the last 12 months
5 newly arrived participants benefited from the program.
possible by our dedicated volunteers who offered
a total of
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1,571 hours of their time to mentor those who
otherwise would not be able to access driving
support.
7 young people acquired their probationary
license
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