EXPERIENCE THE UPSKILL DIFFERENCE

UPSKILL DRIVING SCHOOL AT A GLANCE

Like all of us would, when refugees and asylum seekers arrive in Australia, they simply want to stop running, to support their families and contribute to their community. Here at Upskill Driving School, we recognise that many newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers face multiple barriers as they seek to settle here in Australia, including reliable transport. Not being able to drive adds to the challenge of finding employment, and unlike most Australians, they lack the contacts who are fully licensed or have access to a vehicle and who could help them learn or practise. Our mission is to provide affordable, professional driving lessons for refugees and asylum seekers.

CAROLINE SEATON

Caroline previously served as a volunteer driver mentor for refugees and enjoyed it so much, she became a qualified instructor. With a background in teaching, she has many years of cross-cultural experience, and has had roles in teaching ESL and community work. Caroline teaches in an automatic vehicle.

MAMDOUH GINDI

Mamdouh has more than ten years of experience as a driving instructor. As a native Arabic speaker, he has also been involved in supporting refugees in the local Arabic-speaking community in various ways. Mamdouh teaches in an automatic car.

PRICE LIST

Each lesson is 1 hour

$25

Asylum seekers and Humanitarian visa holders

For new students
beginning their lessons in 2021:
Through the provision of local grants, refugees and asylum seekers can access up to 6 lessons at this subsidised rate.

$50

Standard lesson fee

For refugees and asylum seekers who have completed six lessons at the subsidised rate, they can continue additional lessons at this standard price.

$60

Pay it forward

This rate is for Australian citizens. Part of these lesson fees will go towards assisting refugees and asylum seekers.