Stories of change

Lincoln contacted Jude from YIC (Youth Involvement Council) who enrolled him in their Drive2Thrive program. Lincoln already completed his Keys 4 Life, and quickly progressed from driving lessons to supervised hours, to passing his HPT.

Narrah, a 17-year-old from Esperance has grown up next to the sea, so it’s hardly a surprise that his surfboard can usually be found on the roof racks of his car.

“The day I did my test, I had an interview in the afternoon. The employer said, if you get your licence, you have the job. I got the licence, and I got the job,” said Ashvita.

Lillian enrolled in Real Future’s Driver Support Program in the hope of finally obtaining her licence after a determined 8-year journey.

Chloe wanted to increase her chances of gaining full time employment and be able to get to work at night, without relying on her family for transport.

On a recent visit to Esperance, Department of Transport’s Remote Service team worked with Clarissa, a 20-year-old mother of three kids under the age of three who had moved from Kalgoorlie to Esperance last year to create a better life for her and her children.

No one in Amy’s family had ever had their licence. Amy decided to change this and was determined to be the first.

Emileo, a 19-year-old from Broome, needed a few driving lessons to polish up his driving skills before he booked his practical driving assessment.

Emileo, a 19-year-old from Broome, needed a few driving lessons to polish up his driving skills before he booked his practical driving assessment.