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.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Choose which instructor best suits your needs
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
$20
Asylum seekers and Humanitarian visa holders
Through the provision of local grants, refugees and asylum seekers can access up to 5 lessons at this subsidised rate.
$50
Standard lesson fee
If you are not eligible for the subsidised lessons, but have recently migrated to Australia, this is our normal fee. For refugees and asylum seekers who have completed five lessons at the subsidised rate, they can continue additional lessons at this standard price.
$60
Pay it forward
This rate is for Australian citizens who want their lesson fees to go towards assisting refugees and asylum seekers.
