Southern Grampians TAC L2P Program
Council coordinates the Southern Grampians TAC L2P Program to help eligible Victorian learner drivers aged 16 to 21 to gain important driving experience with a trained volunteer mentor.
Participants use program-dedicated vehicles to gain the mandatory 120+ hours of driving practice required to apply for a probationary licence.
Learner drivers are provided with the opportunity to gain that essential driving experience with trained volunteer mentors for a minimum of one hour per week, whilst also providing access to driving lessons with a professional driving instructor.
Note: The driving test cost is not covered by the program.
Please contact the Southern Grampians Shire Council TAC L2P Program Coordinator Marisa Fazzi on 0427 915 424 or via email l2p@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au
Learner drivers are matched with a fully-licensed volunteer driver and practice vehicle to help them gain driving experience. When matched with a volunteer mentor, learners participating in the program have access to up to seven free driving lessons throughout the program with a professional instructor. This helps learners build their skills on the road while progressing through the four stages of the Graduated Licensing System.
The program focuses on helping young people become safe, confident drivers and to help reduce Victorian road accidents. It also provides an opportunity for young people to interact with positive adult role models, gain confidence and move towards social independence.
Mentors are volunteers from the community who go through a selection and training process to fulfil the role as a supervising driver. Mentoring not only develops new skills but also gives volunteers an opportunity to connect with the community and directly help a young person in a supportive environment.
With a full training process, mentors are well prepared to supervise a learner driver and understand the role and process.
Mentors need to meet the following criteria to join the TAC L2P program:
- be over 21 years old
- hold a current full Australian driver license
- Valid Working with Children Check (volunteer)
- Satisfactory National Police Check
- Satisfactory Driver License History Report
- Are medically fit to drive
The L2P coordinator can assist in obtaining necessary requirements.
The Southern Grampians L2P Program targets young learner drivers aged 16 – 21 years who live in the Southern Grampians Shire and who have their learner’s permit. The Program aims to assist young learner drivers who may not have access to either a vehicle or supervising driver to achieve the mandatory 120 hours of driving practice before obtaining a probationary licence. Young people can be referred to the program by youth agencies, schools, parents, or can refer themselves. There is no charge to participants accepted into this program.
Learner drivers need to meet the following eligibility criteria to join the Southern Grampians TAC L2P Program.
These include:
- Be aged between 16 - 21 years (in some circumstances we will consider applicants up to 23 years of age)
- Hold a current learner permit
- Have no access to a vehicle and/or supervising driver*
- Are an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Not be an overseas student
- Live in the Southern Grampians Shire
Applicants outside the standard criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis, please contact our L2P Coordinator for more information.
Eligible people can apply online through your MyVicRoads account.
- Locate your nearest TAC L2P Program using the search function above
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- Go to ‘licences and learner permits’.
- Towards the bottom of the page, select the option that suits you:
- ‘Apply as a learner in the TAC L2P Program’.
- ‘Apply as a mentor in the TAC L2P Program’.
You must have a myVicRoads account to apply for this program, unless you can supply a good reason why you can’t have one. In these exceptional cases, a learner and mentor can request a paper-based application form by emailing l2p@transport.vic.gov.au.
Southern Grampians Shire Council TAC L2P program has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe and child friendly organisation where all children are valued and protected from abuse.
TAC L2P Volunteer Mentors are required to have a valid Working With Children's Check and Police Check prior to commencement with the program. Volunteer Mentors are also required to undertake mandatory Child Safe Standards training.