Help steer young lives in the right direction

FOR YOUNG people in Hervey Bay, getting a driver’s licence can be life-changing.

It’s more than just freedom — it’s a key to opportunity. With a licence, they can access employment, education, and training that are often difficult to reach without a car in our regional community.

Yet for some, particularly those without a vehicle or someone to supervise their driving hours, that goal can feel out of reach.

The PCYC Hervey Bay driver mentor program is helping to bridge that gap.
This free initiative supports local youth in completing the 100 hours of supervised driving required before sitting for their licence test.

Beyond teaching driving skills, the program fosters independence and confidence, while removing barriers that can hold young people back from fully participating in community life.

However, the program’s success relies on volunteers, and there is currently a long waiting list of Hervey Bay teens eager to get behind the wheel. Volunteer driver mentors provide their time, patience, and guidance to ensure learners gain the skills and experience they need to become safe, responsible drivers.

Mentors use PCYC vehicles (standard, not dual-controlled) and can set their own weekday schedule.

Full training and support are provided, and all that’s required is an open driver’s licence held for at least 12 months and a valid Blue Card.

Many of Hervey Bay’s mentors, often retirees, say the experience is incredibly rewarding.

They enjoy connecting with local youth, sharing their skills and stories, and seeing firsthand the positive impact they’re making on the community.

For them, it’s more than driving lessons — it’s a chance to invest in the future of Hervey Bay.

If you live in Hervey Bay and can spare a few hours, consider becoming a volunteer driver mentor.

You could help a young person gain independence, open doors to new opportunities, and contribute to a safer, more connected community — one journey at a time.

To get involved, visit: https://www.pcyc.org.au/program/braking-the-cycle/
Or contact PCYC Hervey Bay today.