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Stories of change

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Stories of change

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Manual licence lands Lesleigh’s mining career

12 Dec 2023

Lesleigh from South Hedland received the encouragement, instruction and support that allowed her to pass her manual driving test with flying colours.

Lesleigh from South Hedland after passing her manual driving test.
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Mining job in Robert’s sights

12 Dec 2023

With help from Driving Access and Equity grant supported organisation MEEDAC, Robert now has his licence and his sights set on a job in the mines.

Robert is smiling after passing his driving test.
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Road trip dream becomes reality for Roechelle

12 Dec 2023

Trips to the shops and the park – especially when it’s raining – have become a whole lot easier and enjoyable for Rochelle and her young family now she can drive.

Roechelle and her two children in front of a car, holding her new P Plates.
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Quiet achiever Steven secures job goal

12 Dec 2023

The smile says it all for Steven from Broome who achieved his driver’s licence after participating in the Driving Access and Equity Program.

Steven from Broome, holding his P Plates and giving a thumbs up after passing his driving test.
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Health services easier to access for Edward

12 Dec 2023

At 55 years of age, Edward thought the obstacles were too great for him to ever achieve his driver's licence.

Edward holding his P Plates after passing his driving test.
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Age no barrier for Yvonne

12 Dec 2023

Yvonne is one of the first people in the Mid West to achieve their driver’s licence through the Driving Access and Equity Program.

Yvonne standing in front of her car, holding her P Plates.
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Emilie’s tailored driving plan delivers results

12 Dec 2023

Find out how Real Futures in Carnarvon who are supported through our Driving Access Program, helped Emilie achieve her licensing goal.

Emilie from Carnarvon in front of a car after passing her driving test.
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Jasmine’s driving dreams inspired by daughter

01 Dec 2023

Jasmine from Karratha has successfully completed her licensing journey.

Jasmine smiling after getting her driver's licence.
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From daunted to delighted – Joanita’s licensing journey

01 Dec 2023

Joanita’s licensing journey took her from daunted to delighted, but her determination was what saw her secure her P-plates.

Joanita smiling and holding her P Plates.
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Instruction unlocks Holly’s driving confidence

01 Dec 2023

Holly is enjoying the independence and freedom of being able to drive herself to work.

Holly is smiling after getting her driver's licence.
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Driver’s licence opens up job opportunities for Jesse

01 Dec 2023

Jesse’s job opportunities received a major boost after he passed his practical driving assessment with help from Ngarliyarndu Bindirri Aboriginal Corporation.

Jesse holding his P plates after getting his driver's licence.
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Warm welcome puts learner driver Ezra at ease

01 Dec 2023

Ezra from Karratha received support through Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation to get his learner’s permit.

Ezra smiling after getting his learner driver permit.

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