Learner Driver Mentoring

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Under the NSW Graduated Licensing Scheme (GLS), learner drivers must complete at least 120 hours of supervised driving experience to be eligible to apply for a Probationary (P Plate) License.

For young people who are socially isolated or disadvantaged, in particular young Indigenous people, this can be difficult to achieve if they don’t have access to a car or a supervising driver.

Recognising that without a licence many people have difficulty finding employment, participating in community life and gaining independence, the LDMP supports young people to satisfy the GLS requirements whilst learning to drive in a safe, responsible and lawful way.

How a mentor can support you

The program will provide access to training, a motor vehicle, driving supervisor (mentor) and accredited driving instructor assessments.

Through the program, participants will receive support to:

• Complete 120 hours of logged driving
  
• Learn to drive in a safe and responsible way
  
• Prepare for a Provisional Licence test
  
• Meet new people and expand social networks

How to access the service

The LDMP is open to Indigenous people on the NSW Central Coast who are aged 18-24 and have a current NSW Learners Licence but don’t have access to a motor vehicle or driving supervisor.

Learner drivers must be referred by a recognised Government or non-Government organisation

Driver mentors

Volunteer Mentors are aged over 25, hold a full NSW licence and have a history of safe, responsible driving. The mentors role is similar to a coach, rather than an instructor.

Useful links

Download the LDM brochure.