Driving to
Employment
“Having a driver's license in Australia is essential for daily life. Studying English and a diploma of justice and managing children’s school and childcare at the same time would be difficult for me, without a driving license and the ability to drive. Although I tried to find some driving courses, I found them very expensive. I am happy that WomenCAN provided the opportunity to learn to drive.”
– Mahtab, Participant, Driving to Employment Program
Driving to Employment is one of WomenCan Australia’s most innovative programs.
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Not only does it provide assistance in obtaining driving lessons and a VicRoads driving licence, but it also offers a route to employment and financial independence.
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The program has benefited women from the Mildura, Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne and is always looking to expand further.
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The initiative supports women to learn to drive, including paying for up to 10 hours of lessons with a professional driving instructor, linking them with Driver Mentor Volunteers where possible, covering VicRoads testing fees, and providing them with the peer support needed to succeed.
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The project is supported by the Department of Transport and Planning through their Flexible Local Transport Solution Program.
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WCA enables this program via their generous philanthropic supporters including the Scanlon Foundation, Westpac Foundation and the Victorian Women’s Trust.
