Learner Driver Mentor Program Funding
What is a Learner Driver Mentor Program (LDMP)?
A Learner Driver Mentor Program LDMP is a community run program that provides disadvantaged learner drivers with the opportunity to develop their on-road driving experience.
The primary focus of these programs is to help novice drivers who have limited opportunity to access a suitable vehicle and/or responsible supervisory driver to accrue on-road driving experience.
LDMPs were originally introduced through the Community Road Safety Partnerships Program established by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER). Currently over 20 community organisations operate LDMPs across Tasmania.
LDMP Funding
In 2012 a funding program was developed to support established LDMPs and encourage the development of new LDMPs. The Tasmanian Government allocated $300,000 from the Road Safety Levy over 2012-13 and 2013-14, offering community groups in Tasmania the opportunity to apply for the funding.
The $300,000 was allocated as follows:
- $200,000 in 2012-13
- $100,000 in 2013-14
LDMP Funding for 2012-13
In 2012 DIER received funding applications from twenty organisations and the following successful grants were announced in December 2012:
| Organisation | Purpose / Objective | Allocated Funding |
| Devonport Chaplaincy Inc. | Establishment of a new LDMP |
25,000 |
| Pittwater Community Centre / Okines Community House | Establishment of a new LDMP "L's Angels" |
24,500 |
| Geeveston Community Centre | Establishment of a new LDMP "Jumpstart" |
20,163 |
| Dorset Community House | Establishment of a new LDMP |
6,360 |
| Goodwood Community Centre | Consolidation and expansion of the "Greenlight" LDMP |
7,640 |
| Derwent Valley Community House | Consolidation and expansion of the "Drive Time" LDMP |
19,712 |
| Kentish Council | Consolidation and expansion of the "Road Education Volunteers (REV)" LDMP |
4,726 |
| Jordan River Services (Bridgewater Community Centre) | Consolidation and expansion of the "Top Gear" LDMP |
14,359 |
| Fusion Home Support | Consolidation and expansion of the "Wheels 4 Work" LDMP |
19,040 |
| Migrant Resource Centre South | Consolidation and expansion of the "Top Gear" LDMP |
19,300 |
| Migrant Resource Centre North | Consolidation and expansion of the "Drive 4 Life" LDMP |
19,200 |
| Clarendon Vale Neighbourhood Centre | Consolidation and expansion of the "Ready Set Go" LDMP |
20,000 |
| Total Funding |
$200,000 |
LDMP Funding for 2014
A new round of funding ($100,000) for 2014 is now open to community organisations.
Applicants applying to establish a new LDMP, or one which has been in operation for less than six months are eligible to apply for up to $25,000.
Applicants applying to consolidate or expand an existing LDMP are eligible to apply for up to $20,000.
Applications close on Monday 19th May 2014.
Further Information?
- LDMP Funding Information (WORD 517KB)
- Application Form - LDMP Funding 2014 (WORD 299KB)
- Sample LDMP 2012 Funding Crown Law Grant Deed (PDF 622KB)
- Sample LDMP 2012 Funding Crown Law Grant Deed (WORD 114KB)
- LDMP Funding 2014 Evaluation Form (template) (WORD 222KB)
- Putting Learners in the Driver's Seat Resource Kit (PDF 850KB)
Further Assistance?
For further assistance contact either:
Land Transport Safety Policy Branch on Phone: (03) 6166 3241 or
Driver Mentoring Tasmania Inc on Phone: 0409 832 764 or email garry.obyrne@drivermentoringtasmania.org
