Access Community Services’ Women at the Wheel project is a recent recipient of the Transurban Queensland community grants program, which supports organisations and projects that have a positive impact on our communities.
Access Community Services Client Services Manager Kenny Duke said the grant would provide refugee and migrant women with driver training to assist with developing the practical skills required to safely operate a vehicle, understand road rules and react to emergencies on the road.
“For many refugee and migrant women, not being able to drive creates a major barrier to employment, accessing community services and being able to connect with others in the community,” Mr Duke said.
“Women, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, play a fundamental role in the effective engagement of families into communities and in establishing the multicultural identity of Australia. The skills, leadership and resilience of women can have a direct impact on the social integration mindset of the entire family.”
“By increasing their mobility and independence, the project will empower women with the skills needed to become more connected, and socially and economically participative within their communities.”
Transurban is proud to support Access Community Services as part of its commitment to strengthening communities through transport.
