Braking the Cycle

It was another year of accomplishment and accolades for the learner-driver mentor program.

Changing Gears, a First Nations-specific pilot Braking the Cycle program stemming from Napranum was awarded the Australasian Road Safety Award for best indigenous Road Safety Program.

Rose’s Story

The Napranum program saw five students gain a licence thanks to a wide-ranging collaboration between PCYC Napranum, the local community and various stakeholders including Rio Tinto.

Despite challenges such as a significant spike in the cost of petrol, Braking the Cycle recorded 1.3 million kilometres driven with more than 861 students gaining a licence!

Rose graduated from the Braking the Cycle program at PCYC Caboolture, recording 88 hours in her logbook and now has her Provisional licence.

Rose showed determination to succeed and was referred to the PCYC Get Set for Work program. As part of this program, Rose successfully completed the course and gained her Certificate II in Work Skills and Vocational Pathways.

Rose is also now an active member of the Youth Leadership Team at PCYC Caboolture, and her continued growth throughout her journey at PCYC has been incredible.

Max’s Story

Max lacked confidence in his driving ability and did not make learning to drive a priority during his teens and 20’s until his mother was diagnosed with cancer and needed help with getting around.

Max found Braking the Cycle in May and has since obtained a Provisional licence which allows him to help his mother with the driving load and is also able to drive himself to all of his appointments.

What I came to enjoy most was the social aspect, getting to meet different mentors and get to know them, forming connections with them. The highlight of my weeks was always going for my BTC session with my primary mentor Amy. I started the program an anxious driver and Amy helped me build my confidence and was always friendly, encouraging, and supportive.