Drive in Australia

Learn about the Victorian road rules, car insurance, pedestrian safety, responding to accidents, inform about hazard awareness and support accessing the learner’s permit.

Dates:

• 19 August 2026
• 16 November 2026
• 12 March 2027
• 01 April 2027 

Schedule:  

• 10–10.30 am - Fed Uni staff’s presentation 
• 10.30 am–12 pm - Driver instructor’s presentation  
• 12–12.30 pm - Lunch (light lunch provided) 
• 12.30–1 pm - Practical experience (activity to be confirmed) 

Location: 

• Mt Helen - Building T, Room 125 
• Berwick - Building 903, Room 1119 
• Gippsland - Building S, Room 102 

Register here.

This activity combines experiential learning, teamwork, problem-solving, and city exploration in a supportive and engaging environment. You'll work in small groups, accompanied by Federation University staff, to complete challenges and apply real-world skills while exploring Melbourne. 

You'll build confidence using trains, trams, and buses; understand pedestrian and tram safety requirements; identify safe places and people to seek assistance from; and develop practical strategies for responding to common challenges, such as service disruptions, becoming separated from a group, or having a flat phone battery. 

The Road Ready Melbourne Challenge also provides an excellent opportunity to connect with their peers, build social networks, and become more familiar with living and travelling in Melbourne. 

There'll be prizes for completing challenges successfully! 

Dates:

• 2 October 2026
• 19 March 2027  

Schedule:

Each event will run from approximately 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (with lunch included). 

Location:

Melbourne City Campus - Meet at the foyer.

Note: We might offer pick up from Mt Helen, Berwick and Gippsland campuses. Watch this space for further updates. 

Register here. 

Get two (or more) free, supervised practice driving sessions to give you chance to practice what you've learnt.

Eligibility: 

You must meet at least one of the following criteria: 

• Have arrived in Australia within six months of registering for the program.
• Have completed one of the Victoria Road Ready workshops offered through the program. 
• Have completed the Learner Permit Test. 

Registration and booking process: 

1. Complete the registration form.
2. Pay the refundable participation deposit of $50 through the following webpage: Driving Lessons 

Note: The $50 deposit will be refunded upon successful completion of the required driving sessions and program requirements. 

Next steps:

Once the International Student Advisory team has confirmed receipt of the deposit payment and verified the student's eligibility, we will provide the driving instructor's contact details. You can then contact the instructor directly to arrange your driving lessons.