In the Passenger Seat in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Specialty School

In the Passenger Seat

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5415 0204

Address: 16a Keilor Park Drive 3431 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.its.vic.edu.au/in-the-passenger-seat

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25.01.2022 Thank you to Roger Warn for posting this in the Driver Trainers of Australia FB Page

25.01.2022 We've got a bit of good news for anyone who has been waiting to get their licence: Under the Third Step in Metro Melbourne, we'll be able to restart licence tes...ting and we're turbocharging a whole lot of processes to get as many people through as quickly as possible. We'll open 12 pop-up licence testing sites. We'll employ a total of 380 new licence testers. We'll introduce online learner permit and Hazard Perception tests from early next year so more Victorians can get their Ls and Ps. And we've waived appointment fees until April 2021. Most importantly if your test was cancelled, VicRoads will get in touch and give you first priority to re-book (and you'll get your booking fees refunded too). There's a lot of kids who had that special birthday and a lot of people who just need a bit more practice who've had to wait this out. I know this has been frustrating but I can't thank you enough for your patience.

23.01.2022 South Australian driving instructors could soon have cameras and listening devices installed in their vehicles as well as Transport Department staff being given approval to wear body cams. The new regulations are part of a plan to overhaul the driving instructor sector. Read more: https://www.news.com.au///83036bfcc12642c2aa1613087d1657eb

23.01.2022 VIC NEWS New Licence Appointments Open To Regional Customers

23.01.2022 Sent in by one of our readers - Thank you Adrienne :)

23.01.2022 The Victorian Government’s Sole Trader Support Fund helps eligible non-employing businesses in sectors that continue to be affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions. Grant applications will open in the coming days. To be informed when applications open, please subscribe to the Business Victoria Update. https://go.vic.gov.au/fLsTct

22.01.2022 What's the rush? Despite there being fewer vehicles out and about, 23 lives have been lost on Victorian roads since the start of July. Slow down, observe the speed limit and keep our roads safe. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3lhuVH2

21.01.2022 Third Round Applications for the Victorian Business Support Fund Grants Opens today 18/09/2020 We know that this will not help our sole traders in the community, however, for those registered as a company and employ other instructors, this may be for you.... The Victorian Government has announced a third round of the Business Support Fund to provide direct financial support to businesses impacted by restrictions in Victoria. HOW TO APPLY Grant applications open on Friday 18 September 2020. LINK: https://www.business.vic.gov.au//b/business-support-fund-3

21.01.2022 VicRoads Road Smart Program Update 08/09/2020 The following email was sent to Road Smart Providers this morning.... Dear XXXX, I hope you are all well and coping as best you can during the current lockdown. Over the weekend Premier Daniel Andrew’s announced the Coronavirus (COVID-19) roadmap to re-opening, mapping Victoria’s path toward COVID normal. From 11:59pm 13 September, some restrictions will be eased across Victoria. Regional Victoria and Melbourne Metro each have their own roadmaps, relating to how many active cases are currently in the community. The Department of Transport is currently developing a plan for return to service for our road safety programs, including Road Smart. We are working with VicRoads, DHHS and other departments to ensure we have the correct and updated advice to provide to our Road Smart delivery partners including what this roadmap means for driving instructors and driver training centres. We plan to communicate this to you via email by 18 September, so you are best prepared for Road Smart delivery in Term 4. In the meantime, for any further information on the roadmap, and Victoria’s current restrictions, please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. END OF UPDATE.

20.01.2022 Here is a great new Infographic from NRSPP concerning Prescription Drugs and Driving. A topic worth discussing with Learner Drivers of any age.

19.01.2022 We're conducting a research project to understand whether aggression on the road has changed in recent years. Participants can enter a draw to win a $200 Coles Myer Gift Card. SURVEY: https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uaU12MvyAarcqx

19.01.2022 A Queensland trucking company has been fined $60,000 after pleading guilty to two charges of breaching their primary duty of ensuring safety under the Heavy Veh...icle National Law. The charges stem from a call to the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Confidential Reporting Line, which resulted in an investigation. Read more: bit.ly/3gtGDut

18.01.2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for Driving Instructors Accredited driving instructors will be included in Phase 1b of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Phase 1b began on Monday 22 March 2021. CPVV will soon email eligible drivers and instructors with information on when and where they can book appointments to receive the vaccine, as soon as they have it.... In the meantime, all driving instructors should ensure their contact details with CPVV are up-to-date contact details especially an email address. For more information about the vaccine rollout and details on how to update your contact details, please visit the CPVV website https://cpv.vic.gov.au//coronavir/covid-19-vaccine-program

18.01.2022 Facebook Small Business Grants now available in Sydney and Melbourne For those of you that have been affected by COVID and meet the following criteria, for a short time only, you can now apply for Facebooks small business grant. In Australia, Facebook is offering approximately AUD $3 million in grants to approximately 465 eligible small businesses. Each grant amounts to AUD $6,400 comprising of AUD $4,000 in cash and AUD $2,400 in optional ad credits to help during this chal...lenging time. (All numbers are approximate) Small businesses do not need to have a Facebook presence in order to initially apply for the grant. Here are a few of the requirements to see if your business is eligible to apply: Be a for-profit company Have between 2 and 50 employees as of 1 January 2020 Have been in business for over a year Have experienced challenges from COVID-19 Be in a location where Facebook has offices in Australia: (Sydney and Melbourne.) Small businesses in Australia can submit their application between 16 September 2020 and 22 September 2020. For those interested, please check out the link below. LINK: https://enau.goodera.com//9976/open/89095/org/8706/details

17.01.2022 From the CPVV's E-News. A reference poster and video for vehicle cleanliness. https://cpv.vic.gov.au//Reduce-the-risk_-Vehicle-cleaning- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqTBgbvawyo

16.01.2022 Have you all seen the 'Seasoned Driver' video from VicRoads? LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwVVf4-_sv0

16.01.2022 The TAC has launched a new campaign, called "Left Unfinished", click on the link and have a go at this unique augmented reality storytelling experience. Let us know what you think of it and how you may, or may not use it as a Driver Training Professional. https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/leftunfinished

15.01.2022 Hi All, For Driver Trainers who wish to be a little more informed, here is the latest ACRS Journal of Road Safety Download. Download the latest Issue: https://doi.org/10.33492/JRS-32-1

14.01.2022 Here is a small excerpt from an email we sent to some of our corporate clients this morning, with additional information. Feel free to take the message on board or change it and use it for your own purposes. With the DHHS weekend announcements, I am sure you will experience much more traffic on the road starting today. It is a timely reminder that the overall effect of lockdown on the Victorian population and the introduction of much higher traffic volumes; a spike in Dist...racted Driving and Road Rage (including your own) is on the cards. There is every chance that many road users will have a lot on their minds while driving. More than ever, your ability to exercise Prudence, Patience Compassion, and Tolerance are paramount. Remember the only thing we can control, are our actions. Expect traffic, expect delays, expect people to be a little frazzled. Concentrate on the driving task. Good on-road citizenship is contagious. You can lead the way. :-)

14.01.2022 Hi everyone, You may be aware that this Thursday the 10th September 2020 is RU OK? Day. This day aims to highlight the need to check in with family, friends, colleagues, neighbourhoods, especially in these unusual COVID times. R U OK? is intended to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. ... Remember, you do not need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: Ask R u OK? Listen Encourage action Check in For more information, please visit the R U OK? DAY website: https://www.ruok.org.au/

13.01.2022 This is for our Victorian readers, with Melbourne instructors returning to work tomorrow, does everyone (Regional and Metro) have their COVIDSafe Plan ready? If you do and wouldn't mind sharing, please PM us so that we can turn it into a generic completed template that we will make free to our driver trainer community. If you don't and would like a completed template please PM us or leave a message below.... We are more than happy to create something for if the demand for it is there..

13.01.2022 This could be very concerning. https://www.theage.com.au//driving-tests-could-change-due-

13.01.2022 Great news for the Driver Trainers of Regional Victoria. https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au//return-to-service-licence.

13.01.2022 Attention Victorian Instructors. Please see the latest CPVV updates published on the 22/08/2020 regarding training in a Stage 4 area. Well done to Harry and the Driver Trainers of Australia Facebook page for there letters and phones calls asking the CPVV for updates.... https://cpv.vic.gov.au//coronavir/driving-instructor-faqs

10.01.2022 Help your students avoid problems when purchasing a second-hand vehicle privately by letting them know about the Australian Government $2 PPSR used car check. The check can let them know if the vehicle they are considering buying is safe from possible repossession. It can tell them if the vehicle is free from debt or if it has been reported as written-off or stolen and if part of the faulty Takata airbag recall. Share the video or view the Personal Property Securities Regis...ter (PPSR) website for further information. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbMLZZddrY4&feature=youtu.be LINK: https://transact.ppsr.gov.au/ppsr/QuickVINSearch

09.01.2022 For those of you connected to the Heavy Vehicle Training Industry or H.V Industry, the CEO of the NHVR released the attached media release regarding a large safety survey of the industry, whether you take note, find solace or feel proud, hopefully, safety systems are apart of your workplace practice and culture. https://www.nhvr.gov.au//survey-shows-industry-putting-saf

08.01.2022 and the survey's keep coming. :) For those interested

04.01.2022 Friday Ponder: Should your accelerator pedal curb your speed? https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54454738

04.01.2022 Hi All, Several (Melbourne based) driving schools have contacted ITS asking for instructors needing work and joining their team. One school operates in Adelaide as well. If you are looking for work, let us know and we will put you in contact with them.

01.01.2022 Has your business made a TAX loss this year? Published: 11/08/2020 via ATO Newsroom This has been a difficult year, and your business may have made a tax loss.... A tax loss is when the total deductions you can claim, excluding gifts and donations, are greater than your total income for an income year. If your business makes a tax loss, you may be able to: offset the loss in the same income year against other assessable income, or carry forward the loss and claim it as a business deduction in a later year. If you’re a sole trader or in a partnership and want to offset a tax loss, first check if you meet at least one of the non-commercial losses requirements. If you do meet the requirements, then you can offset the loss against other assessable income (such as salary or investment income) in the same income year. If you don’t meet the requirements, you can defer the loss or carry it forward to future years. For example, you can offset it when you next make a profit. If your business is a company, you can generally choose the year you want to claim a deduction. Remember, registered tax agents and BAS agents can help you with your tax. Source: Australian TAX Office Small Business Newsletter

01.01.2022 From within this week's ACRS Weekly Alert. Personally, we welcome measures that improve safety for all road users. However, there are plenty of videos showing this technology failing (as in completely failing). Just like we were told several years ago at a Conference by the (then) head of TAC that "ESC was the Silver Bullet! and that the road toll would be slashed dramatically" History has now demonstrated that an over-reliance or an over-exuberance for Active Safety Features can be a little unhealthy. https://www.ancap.com.au//ancap-welcomes-australian-govern

01.01.2022 Did any of our rural readers in Victoria see this in their local newspaper - Thank you again Adrienne for sending this through.