Road Ready Victoria Program
Adjusting to life in Australia includes learning how to navigate a new transport system and road environment. The Road Ready Victoria Program provides international students with the knowledge and practical skills they need to use Victoria's roads, public transport and pedestrian networks. You'll also have the opportunity to get behind the wheel and practise driving on Australian roads with a qualified driving instructor, helping you build confidence in real-world driving conditions. The program is proudly supported by Study Melbourne Inclusion Program (SMIP).
Check your eligibility
To be eligible for the Road Ready Victoria Program, you must be a current international student living in Victoria.
Sessions
Learn about Victorian road rules, car insurance, pedestrian safety, responding to accidents, hazard awareness and how to access a learner’s permit.
Dates
- 16 November 2026
- 12 March 2027
- 1 April 2027
Schedule
Each session runs from approximately 10 am to 1 pm and includes a light lunch.
Location
- Mt Helen
- Berwick
- Gippsland
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.
The workshop will help you:
- build confidence using trains, trams and buses
- understand pedestrian and tram safety requirements
- identify safe places and people to ask for help
- 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 your peers, build social networks and become more familiar with living and travelling in Melbourne. And there will be prizes for completing challenges successfully!
Dates
- 2 October 2026: Register now
- 19 March 2027
Schedule
Each event will run from approximately 10 am to 3 pm and includes a light lunch.
Location
Flinders Street Station, Melbourne.
You're welcome to travel with an ISA staff member from your local campus to Flinders Street using public transport.
Get two free, supervised driving sessions to practise what you've learnt.
Eligibility
You must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You have arrived in Australia within six months of registering for the program.
- You have completed one of the Victoria Road Ready workshops.
- You have completed the Learner Permit Test.
Registration and booking process
- Complete the registration form.
- Pay the refundable participation deposit of $50.
The $50 deposit will be refunded when you've completed your scheduled driving lessons. If a lesson is cancelled less than 48 hours beforehand, or you don't attend, the deposit won't be refunded. This helps us make sure lessons aren't wasted and that all students who want to learn have the opportunity.
Please only book a lesson if you're confident you can attend. If something unexpected happens and you need to reschedule, please contact the driving instructor as early as possible so we can help you rearrange your booking and still make use of your deposit.
Next steps
Once the International Student Advisory team has confirmed receipt of the deposit payment and verified your eligibility, we'll provide the driving instructor's contact details. You can then contact the instructor directly to arrange your driving lessons.