Stories of change

With personalised support, Samuel successfully obtained his Learner's Permit, began driving lessons, and is now one step closer to realising his dream of securing a driver’s licence.

Barry obtained his learner’s permit 28 years ago but struggled to receive the necessary support to navigate the licensing system until he signed up to Community Living Association’s Drive Forward Program in Albany.

When Sawyer signed up to the Salvation Army's Drive for Life program in Kalgoorlie, he held a learner's permit but had never driven a car.

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.

After more than a decade away from the driver’s seat, Rowena made the courageous decision to rebuild her life and regain her independence.

Living 50 kilometres out of town with two young children, Angel-Skye knew getting her driver’s licence was essential.

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.

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.

In March 2025, Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure Remote Service Officers Fiona and Marnie travelled 1,170km from Kalgoorlie to Wingellina to help the community with licensing.