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$165,000 awarded to support local governments planning for active transport
31 Jul 2025
Seven local governments across Western Australian have been awarded a share in $165,000 in local bike planning grants.

Seven is Tahlia’s lucky number
17 Jul 2025
After more than seven years on her learners permit, 30-year-old stay at home mum Tahlia reached the long-awaited milestone of passing her practical driving assessment.

Getting back behind the wheel
16 Jul 2025
After more than a decade away from the driver’s seat, Rowena made the courageous decision to rebuild her life and regain her independence.

Young mum on the move
16 Jul 2025
Living 50 kilometres out of town with two young children, Angel-Skye knew getting her driver’s licence was essential.

Licence helps with apprenticeship
16 Jul 2025
Amos, an apprentice carpenter, recently took important steps towards getting his driver’s licence by joining Blackwood Youth Action’s (BYA) Driving Positive Change program, funded by the Driving Access and Equity Program.

First step to trip around Australia
15 Jul 2025
With a dream to one day travel around Australia, Caitlan reached out to Judumul’s Aboriginal Corporation’s driving program, funded by the Driving Access and Equity Program, for help completing her driving hours and obtaining her driver’s licence.

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