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Women in the Driver’s Seat

**Our May course has now reached capacity.**

No further deliveries are scheduled for 2026. Please refer to our Courses webpage for current program offerings.

 

Join our FREE driving course and gain the skills and confidence to pass your driver licence test. 

From learning the rules to driving for the first time, we will support you every step of the way. This free program offers education, driving lessons and funding for your driver licence test.

During the program, you will:

  • Build skills and knowledge around road rules
  • Gain practical driving experience under guidance from professional driving instructors with 5 x 60-minute driving lessons included in the course (timing is subject to your and the instructor’s availability).
  • Learn about the probationary testing process and requirements

Each participant will receive a copy of the Road to Solo Driving Handbook.

This program is designed for women aged 21 and older, from a culturally diverse background and face challenges in obtaining a driver licence.

Places are limited.

 

  • Dates, times and location

    Location

    Prace
    Merrilands Community Centre
    35 Sturdee Street
    Reservoir

    Dates

    22 May - 26 June 2026

    Day

    friday

    Time

    12.30pm - 3.00pm

    Study Mode

    Face to face

    Classes will not run on public or school holidays.

  • Fees

    Free

    Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

  • Prerequisites and eligibility
    • This program is designed for women aged 21 and older from a culturally diverse background and who face challenges in obtaining a driver licence.
    • You will need to have a learner permit (Ls), and
    • The English language skills to undertake driving instruction and the test.
    • You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold an eligible humanitarian visa.
    • You must live, study or work in Darebin.
  • Accessibility and inclusion

    Prace encourages individuals living with disability to participate in its programs and activities. All Prace training locations are wheelchair accessible.

    Prace understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation.

  • Workforce Australia

    This course counts towards Workforce Australia mutual obligation requirements.

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