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 for using 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 Roady Ready Victoria Program, you must be a current international student living in Victoria.
Sessions
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 - Registrations are now open. Complete the registration form.
- 16 November 2026
- 12 March 2027
- 01 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.
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 your 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 - Registrations are now open. Complete the registration form.
- 19 March 2027
Schedule:
Each event will run from approximately 10 am to 3 pm and includes a light lunch.
Location:
Melbourne CBD (exact location to be confirmed).
Note: You are welcome to come along using public transport with an ISA staff member from each campus.
Get two free, supervised practice driving sessions to give you a 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:
- Complete the registration form.
- Pay the refundable participation deposit of $50 through the following webpage: Driving Lessons
Note: The $50 deposit will be refunded upon successful completion of your scheduled driving lessons. If a lesson is cancelled less than 48hours prior or you do not attend, the deposit will not be refunded. This helps us make sure lessons are not wasted and that all students who want to learn have the opportunity.
Please only book a lesson if you are 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 will provide the driving instructor's contact details. You can then contact the instructor directly to arrange your driving lessons.