Glenelg L2P in Portland, Victoria | Community organisation

Glenelg L2P

Locality: Portland, Victoria

Phone: +61 466 149 341

Address: 71 Cliff St 3305 Portland, VIC, Australia

Website: www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Glenelg_L2P_Learner_Driver_Mentor_Program

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25.01.2022 GLENELG L2P HAS PLACES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE LEARNER DRIVERS!! ~ Are you aged between 16-21 years old? ~ Do you live, work, attend school in the Glenelg Shire? ~ Do you not have access to a fully licenced supervising driver or suitable vehicle?... ~ Do you hold a current Victorian Learners Permit? You may be eligible for the L2P program which helps learner drivers get their 120 hours of mandatory driving practice before going for your Ps test with the assistance from a volunteer mentor. L2P provides more than the obvious benefits of getting your Ps (independence and mobility for employment opportunities and developing road safety skills). The connection, friendship and support from mentors can also be life changing. For more information or an application form contact the Program Coordinator, email [email protected] phone 0466 149 341 or 03) 5522 2329.

25.01.2022 Check out these video clips (courtesy of VicRoads) for some commonly misunderstood road rules. Although some are capital city-centric, they are still important to know. http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au//RoadRu/CommonRoadRules.htm

25.01.2022 L2P learner drivers are highly encouraged to come into the Council and ask the Program Coordinator to photocopy logbook pages....and here is the reason why. http://www.standard.net.au//learner-turned-away-from-p-pl/

24.01.2022 Finally got my Ps And I find it very important to thank the people who help me my mentor Driver and the L to P program with out them i probable would of had t...o wait until I was 21 so Thank you! For the endless hours of effort you guys put into this I would highly recommend this program to anyone also a shout to my homie for all the support she gives Tonia :) See more

24.01.2022 Want to get some driving practice over the summer holidays and beyond? Sign up for the L2P program today! ph 0466 149 341 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 L2P learners, mentors and parents getting great advice on road safety and other driving tips @ Keys Please

22.01.2022 Yay, well done Emma on getting your Ps!!!! Thanks Lesley for your time and help in mentoring!!!

21.01.2022 Make your 2015 new year's resolution to get your driver's licence! L2P can help you work towards getting your 120 hours of driving practice before going for your P's test. L2P provides you with:... - access to a program-dedicated vehicle (and pays for the fuel), - matches you with a lovely volunteer mentor, who becomes your supervising driver, - offers you (up to 7) free professional driving lessons when required, - gives you valuable resources on road safety, including free VicRoads information sessions - added bonus of developing friendships and life skills (confidence, independence etc) Contact the L2P Coordinator today for more information about eligibility. Phone 0466 149 341 or email [email protected]

21.01.2022 lots of beautiful places to explore on your drives around our Shire

21.01.2022 Better to be safe than sorry?!

20.01.2022 Pfffft. Getting your P's is easy....if you get lots of good mentoring like you can on the L2P program. Congrats to Natasha, our latest successful P platter!!

20.01.2022 NEXT FREE MENTOR TRAINING SESSION IN PORTLAND: SAT 13 & SUN 14 SEPT, 2014 Have a positive impact on young people in our Shire. To find out more about volunteering as an L2P mentor driver, phone the Program Coordinator, Elly Murrell on 03 5522 2329 or 0466 149 341or email [email protected]

19.01.2022 Finally got my P's And I find it very important to thank the people who help me my mentor Driver and the L to P program with out them i probable would of had t...o wait until I was 21 so Thank you! For the endless hours of effort you guys put into this I would highly recommend this program to anyone also a shout to my homie for all the support she gives Tonia :) See more

19.01.2022 The next L2P Steering Group Meeting will be this Wednesday at 10am at the Council Office in Portland. Please let me know you have any issues you would like discussed at this meeting. Enrolled learner drivers and mentors are very welcome to attend. Please contact Sharon Bridgewater on (03) 5522 2172 for further details.

19.01.2022 eHeadspace is holding a live chat session about exam stress. Youll be able to get advice and hear from other young people about their concerns and experiences.... Youll be able to pick up study and exam tips and be reminded that, when it com...es to school and stress, youre not alone. To take part in the chat, visit the eHeadspace Live Info Session Chat page on Thursday 16 October from 5.00 - 6.00pm (AEDST). It's free and anonymous, and no registration is necessary. https://www.eheadspace.org.au//eheadspace-live-info-sessi/

17.01.2022 Like our page for lots of good things :)

17.01.2022 We need more peeps to join our Youth Advisory Groups in Portland, Heywood and Casterton! It is a chance to make a difference in your community, learn new things and meet new people! Pls inbox me for a nomination form :)

15.01.2022 Make your 2015 new years resolution to get your drivers licence! L2P can help you work towards getting your 120 hours of driving practice before going for your Ps test. L2P provides you with:... - access to a program-dedicated vehicle (and pays for the fuel), - matches you with a lovely volunteer mentor, who becomes your supervising driver, - offers you (up to 7) free professional driving lessons when required, - gives you valuable resources on road safety, including free VicRoads information sessions - added bonus of developing friendships and life skills (confidence, independence etc) Contact the L2P Coordinator today for more information about eligibility. Phone 0466 149 341 or email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Did somebody say P's please!!!!!! Congrats Hannah.

15.01.2022 Woo hoo! Thank you Portland Callaghan Motors for the generous sponorship loan of this new Suzuki Alto for the L2P program.

15.01.2022 Do you, or someone you know, need help with getting driving practice before going for your Ps? Contact L2P today to see if you are eligible for free help, phone 0466 532 722

15.01.2022 Get Active this April. All you need to do is 30 minutes physical activity each day during April to get some cool gifts. Register on-line and you will receive 10 free YMCA passes and other great offers. For further information go to www.activeapril.vic.gov.au.

14.01.2022 You can now contact the new L2P Coordinator, Sharon Bridgewater Monday to Friday at the Glenelg Shire Office in Cliff Street Portland. The program is always looking for youths who are interested in gaining their P Plates. Drop in and say hello, you may be eligible for the program. The program includes to up to 7 professional driving lessons. You will drive a brand new car courtesy of Callaghan Motors and the program includes to up to 7 professional driving lessons. There is no fee to participate in the program, so ring Sharon on 0466 149 341 to find out more information.

14.01.2022 Pfffft. Getting your Ps is easy....if you get lots of good mentoring like you can on the L2P program. Congrats to Natasha, our latest successful P platter!!

12.01.2022 Did somebody say Ps please!!!!!! Congrats Hannah.

11.01.2022 Here is the draft GSC Youth Charter, we are looking for any comments and feedback so that we can make sure it meets everyone's needs and expectations!! Please share with everyone :)

11.01.2022 L2P will be joining in on the festivities of the Upwelling Festival street parade on Sat 1 Nov. Check it out and say g'day! http://www.upwellingfestival.com.au/

10.01.2022 Yay, another successful Probationary Licence holder!

10.01.2022 Yay, congrats Shalika. Another L2P successful Ps!!!!

10.01.2022 L2P on Channel 10 News http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx81xKEydPE

08.01.2022 Youth Central has some great info and tips for young people heres a link to heaps of info about learning to drive http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/travel/learning-to-drive

08.01.2022 Only 2 weeks left to register your interest in becoming a mentor supervising driver for the L2P - Learner Driver Mentor Program. NEXT FREE MENTOR TRAINING SESSION IN PORTLAND: SAT 13 & SUN 14 SEPT, 2014... Have a positive impact on young people in our Shire. To find out more about volunteering as an L2P mentor driver, phone the Program Coordinator, Elly Murrell on 03 5522 2329 or 0466 149 341or email [email protected]

07.01.2022 Yay, well done Emma on getting your P's!!!! Thanks Lesley for your time and help in mentoring!!!

07.01.2022 2014 road toll numbers have increased since 2005. Become a safer driver, join the L2P program! http://www.roadsafety.vic.gov.au//188-provisional-2014-roa

06.01.2022 brrrm...brrrm. Sign up for L2P and you could be driving one of these!

03.01.2022 Media Release - Become a Mentor and Make Real a Difference in a Local Young Persons Life Despite not owning a car or having access to a licensed driver at home..., Portland teenager Tiffanie Smith is quickly gaining all the skills she needs to take her driving test when she turns 18 in a few months. The student has been taking weekly driving lessons, ranging from one hour up to almost three hours since February, as part of the Glenelg L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program. Learner drivers are required to complete 120+ hours of logged driving practice before going for their probationary licence and the L2P Program, delivered by Council in partnership with VicRoads, has assisted more than 100 learner drivers in our Shire. While the program has run successfully for four years, Mayor John Northcott said Council was now urgently seeking volunteer mentors to ensure the service could continue to be provided. Many young people face significant barriers in obtaining this practice and road safety skills, he said. L2P relies on mentors who offer their valuable time and support in helping these learner drivers by becoming their supervising driver in a program-dedicated vehicle. Mentoring in L2P can make a huge impact on the leaner drivers life - besides road safety outcomes, friendship and non-judgemental support can also be an added benefit. Tiffanie Smith said she had developed a great friendship with her mentor, Graeme Coysh (both pictured), and that, as well as giving her the necessary driving skills, the program provided her with a chance to connect with part of her community. My mentor is great hes very insightful and teaches me a lot of great tricks and tips for driving, she said. He has a great sense of humour and we always have a laugh. Based on my experience I would 100 per cent tell others to give it (L2P) a shot. Its there to help people and you dont have to worry about adjusting your lifestyle too much - if you have a job or go to school the program can be worked in easily. Mentors must hold a current Victorian drivers licence, live in Portland or surrounds, be prepared to undergo an eligibility screening process, attend free training sessions to prepare for the program and commit to at least one hour drive session each week. There are no costs involved to become a mentor. Program dedicated vehicles are provided and support is given at all times. There is flexibility within the program so volunteer mentors can work around other life commitments. The Glenelg L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program is holding the next free training session on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, 2014 in Portland for people interested in becoming a volunteer mentor. For all enquiries, please contact the L2P Program Coordinator, Elly Murrell on (03) 5522 2329 or 0466 149 341 or email [email protected].

02.01.2022 Who gets to do their driving practice in a brand new car? L2P learners do! Become a learner driver on the L2P program, phone 0466 149 341 or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 Glenelg Volunteers Expo 12-5pm, Fri 5 Dec

01.01.2022 Drive safely in this wild weather!