RISE runs driving program for refugees to assist them to obtain driving permits. The driving lessons will be conducted by professional instructors, who will teach important skills for safe driving and minimizing risk.
The RISE driving project will be run and facilitated by a diverse refugee community volunteers. The project will identity and address the needs and concerns of the local community regarding road safety, including raising driver awareness about drink driving and education about existing road laws. It is in the public interest to have safe competent drivers on our roads, as much as it is important for the individual to have increased mobility.
RISE aims to strengthen the capabilities of refugee volunteers through various leadership roles in the driving program. The RISE model has been organised in way that not only encourages refugee participation in the driving program, but also serves to empower individuals to take ownership over important aspects over their lives. The uniqueness and practicality of the RISE driving model will serve as an example for other driving schools who wish to achieve similar objectives.
RISE will adopt methods of transparency and accountability throughout the program with the intentions of sharing information and advice so other driver programs can improve their services. The aim is to assist the communities to become safe road drivers and to have better understand of Australian road rules. This will be an educational and practical project conducted by refugees and Fitzroy Legal Service will be running workshops for “L” and “P” plates learners.
Driving Lessons: Commencing 4th March 2010 – Applications closing soon!
RISE driving lessons are commencing on Thursday 4th March 1, 2010, and will run for eight months. Driving lessons will be running in Dandenong, Truganina, and Melbourne CBD.
Dandenong: Every Saturday, afternoon – evening
Truganina and Laverton : Saturday and Sunday, afternoon – evening
Melbourne CBD – Every Thursday 1pm – 3pm
All lessons are for both L-platers and P-platers.
Applications for lessons close at the end of March 2010.
Lessons are offered with at least a 50% discount, some participants eligible for free lessons.
If you want to be involved and haven’t registered yet please contact; admin@riserefugee.org
We would like to thank to our generous sponsors, the Ian Potter Foundation, the City of Melbourne and the City of Yarra, for their kind support and partnership for this program.
“Hi my name is John Deng from Laverton. I coordinate the RISE driving project in the Western suburbs offering both practical and theoretical lessons. The RISE driving project facilitates for 15 refugees in the area in partnership with the Shifa Driving School. We have a high number of individuals wanting driving lessons but with minimum funding, we can help so little. Make your donation and help us to provide these services to the community in Hoppers Crossing, Laverton and Truganina.”
Make a donation for RISE projects:
RISE is a Tax deductible organization and your support help us to build the community in Victoria. To make a donation to RISE contact admin@riserefugee.org
ABN :- 83 916 539 886
Ph: – (03) 9639 8623
Fax: – (03) 9650 3689