Drive for Life | Youthlink | The Salvation Army Australia

Drive for Life is a learn-to-drive program with a difference. Participants are provided with supervised driving instruction, life mentoring, positive role models and needs-based support to help them overcome life barriers and drive forward towards a better future.

The program provides participants with access to:

Support to help them obtain the learner permit
A safe, maintained and insured vehicle to learn in
Professional driving lessons
Road safety sessions

Drive for Life primarily supports young people aged between 16-25 and is designed to meet the needs of young people who may find it difficult to achieve their drivers licence. This may be due to:

Difficulty accessing a vehicle or licensed supervising driver
Long term unemployment
Experiencing homelessness
Numeracy/literacy constraints

The Salvation Army Youthlink Drive for Life program covers Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Penrith.

If you would like to check for other areas, please visit our national website, click here.

If you would like to find out more about Drive for Life, please fill out the form below.

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Luke's Story

I spent most of my teens years living on the streets. My mum died when I was little and my dad was in prison. I had no family support when I was growing up and got involved in crime. I only just survived. My Juvenile Justice caseworker referred me to the Drive for Life program to meet my bail requirements. I worked with my mentor, got my Learners and soon after I passed my Ps. I could drive. It was hard work but it helped me get a plumbing apprenticeship. Life is looking better!