TAC L2P Program - Wangaratta

Our Program matches eligible learners with a vehicle and fully licensed volunteer mentor driver to help learners gain driving experience.

Before being matched with a volunteer mentor and throughout the course of their L2P driving journey, participating learners have access to several free driving lessons with a professional driving instructor. This helps learners build their skills through the four stages of the Graduated Licensing System before getting on the road with a volunteer mentor.

Stage 1 – Basic car control

Stage 2 – Quiet streets

Stage 3 – Complex traffic

Stage 4 – Rehearsing solo

With a specific focus on reducing Victoria’s road toll, the TAC L2P program focuses on helping young people become safe, confident drivers. Additionally, it also provides an opportunity to interact with positive adult role models, gain confidence and move towards social independence. Volunteer mentors also have opportunities to connect with other mentors within their geographical region.

To be considered for a learner position within our TAC L2P Program, Learners need to meet the following criteria: *

• be between 16 and 23 years old (please note applicants between 21-23 are only considered under special circumstances)*
• hold a current Victorian learner’s permit
• not have access to a supervising driver and/or an appropriate vehicle **
• live in Rural City of Wangaratta*
• not be an overseas student
• are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident (including new arrivals and/or refugees) 

If you’re accepted into the TAC L2P Program as a learner, NESAY’s L2P Coordinator will be responsible for your participation and ongoing advice.

* In some circumstances, we will consider applications up to 23 years of age, or outside our Local Government Area. Please contact us for further information.

** Applications outside of the standard criteria also will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact your L2P Coordinator for further information. 

The TAC L2P Program doesn’t just benefit learner drivers. In joining the TAC L2P Program, volunteer mentors work with and are responsible to NESAY, who will work with you and provide opportunities to directly help a young learner driver and connect with the community.

We have a full training program to ensure you’re well prepared to mentor a learner driver and understand your role as a supervising driver. Learners participating in the program also have access to free driving lessons with a professional instructor to build their skills before getting on the road with a volunteer mentor.

Volunteer mentors need to meet the following criteria to be considered for the TAC L2P program:

• be over 21 years of age
• hold a current full Australian driver’s licence
• have a satisfactory driver license history report
• be medically fit to drive (we may discuss this further through the application process)
• can commit approximately 1-2 hours per week

Additionally, as part of the application process, you will be asked to provide:

• a valid (volunteer) Working with Children’s Check
• a satisfactory National Police Check
  Note: Our program can help with these if required.

To be considered for the TAC L2P program, learners and volunteer mentors must complete an application form and undergo an assessment. 

To apply, mentors will need to complete the online application form by visiting the VicRoads website by clicking here – scroll down until you get to the section ‘Apply to join the TAC L2P program‘.

Once the application form is received, we will be in contact to go through the next steps.

Learners and mentors are be able to request a paper-based application form by emailing the Department of Transport and Planning via email at: L2P@transport.vic.gov.au