Overcoming Barriers: Georgina’s Remarkable Journey with DTTF
1 August 2025
From the heart of Western Australia’s Murchison region, Georgina’s story is one of determination and resilience. Growing up on Billabalong Station, over 200 kilometres from the nearest major town, Georgina knew early on that having a driver’s licence would be vital to her independence.
Her journey began in 2018 when she first obtained her learner’s permit. Over the following years, Georgina faced more than her fair share of obstacles that stood in the way of earning her P plates.
One of the biggest challenges was simply finding someone with the time and a safe car to supervise her driving. On top of that, Georgina lives with multiple learning and neurological conditions, including learning disabilities, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, auditory processing difficulties, and vision issues. These made the already stressful process of learning to drive even more overwhelming. Confidence was hard to build when driving opportunities came only every few weeks or months, and formal lessons were rarely an option.
Her journey was further complicated by three ankle surgeries and the demands of ongoing study. For Georgina and her family, it was an exhausting, emotional process that often felt endless.
But things began to change when Georgina connected with the Drive to the Future (DTTF) Program at Geraldton PCYC. Through this program, she received the support, encouragement, and structure she needed to build her skills and confidence behind the wheel. With the support of the DTTF team, Georgina finally reached her goal. In 2025, she passed her Practical Driving Assessment and earned her driver’s licence.
“I cannot express in words just how much of an impact, how life-changing it has been for me,” Georgina said. “Now that I have my P plates, I can truly live and be in control of my own life.”
With her driver’s licence, Georgina’s future has opened up. She’s now able to pursue employment, return home to the station to help her family, visit loved ones she previously couldn’t reach, and most importantly, live with greater freedom and independence.
Georgina’s story is a powerful reminder that equitable access to essential services, like driver education, can transform lives, and we could not be happier for her!
These achievements would not be possible without crucial funding from the Department of Transport’s Driving Access and Equity Program.
