Driving to Employment is one of WomenCAN Australia’s most innovative programs.
Thanks to Victorian Government funding, we are currently supporting 80 women from lower-income and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Bendigo and Shepparton to gain their probationary driver’s licence—unlocking new pathways to employment, independence, and community participation.
In regional areas, access to transport is more than a convenience—it’s a lifeline. For many women, especially those from diverse communities, the lack of a driver’s licence can be a significant barrier to finding and keeping a job, supporting their families, and engaging fully in community life.
Through this program, each participant will receive up to 14 paid driving lessons and mentor driving equipping them with approximately 40 hours of driving experience in varied conditions. This hands-on support is designed to build confidence, competence, and mobility.
The Driving to Employment program is co-funded by the Department of Transport and Planning.
Are you passionate about empowering women to become more independent and confident?
Join WomenCAN Australia as a Volunteer Mentor Driver and make a real difference. By helping women learn to drive and obtain their Victorian Driver’s Licence, you’ll support them to build their confidence, capability, and connections within the community.
Do you reside in Bendigo or Shepparton, Victoria and dream of getting your driver’s licence but don’t have the support or the means to do so?
WomenCAN Australia are supporting women from lower-income and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Bendigo and Shepparton to gain their probationary driver’s licence.
To check your eligibility for our Driving to Employment program, please email us via our Contact Page below:
Receive regular updates.