Road Safety Research
The TAC L2P program is estimated to prevent almost two fatal and serious injury (FSI) crash involvements and over six casualty crash involvements per year by reducing the prevalence of unlicenced driving.
Reference: Deloitte Access Economics, 2018.
About the TAC L2P Program - Nillumbik
The TAC L2P Program in Nillumbik is a learner driver mentor program that helps eligible young people accrue the mandatory 120 hours of supervised driving experience required for a probationary licence. The TAC L2P Program Nillumbik is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Department of Transport (DoT). The program is supported by the Victorian Government and delivered by the Banyule Nillumbik Local Learning and Employment Network (BNLLEN) on behalf of Nillumbik Shire Council.
About TAC L2P Volunteer Mentoring
The TAC L2P program benefits learner drivers as well as the broader community. The program requires local community members to become Volunteer Mentors to directly help a young person in need by supervising weekly drive sessions and providing road safety awareness.
All Volunteer Mentors must undertake a screening and interview process and participate in training prior to being eligible to become a Volunteer Mentor.
As the Banyule TAC L2P Program is committed to the safety of all children and young people the Volunteer Mentor screening process emphasises the strict adherence to our Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Safety and Wellbeing Commitment Statement.
To be eligible you must:
- Hold a current full Victorian driver licence
- Commit to 2 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months
- Successfully obtain/pass a Volunteer Working with Children Check, CrimCheck and Driver History Check (all costs are covered by the program)
- Successfully participate in a full training program (delivered by Department of Transport)
A training program for Volunteer Mentors is provided to ensure that they are well prepared and understand what their role entails. To find out more about the TAC L2P Program, a Volunteer Mentor Brochure can be viewed here.
To find out more about volunteering with L2P, please call the Program Coordinator on 0430 038 450 to express your interest.
Learner Drivers
Information and Application Process Details for Learner Drivers
Learner Drivers need to meet the following eligibility criteria to join the TAC L2P Program:
- Be aged between 16 and 21 years old
- Hold a current learner permit
- Have no access to a vehicle or a supervising driver
- Live in the Banyule area
Head to the VicRoads website to complete an Application Form.
We encourage young people to contact the Program Officer to discuss their eligibility prior to completing the Application Form.
For more information: Rachael Douglas, Program Officer (M) 0408 979 377 (E) rachael@bnllen.org.au