Driving Programs

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Due to COVID-19, we are suspending delivery of VicRoads Driving programs for the remainder of 2021. 

 

Helping you get your licence and your life back

Losing your driver’s licence can be a stressful and upsetting experience. We’re here to help you get your licence back and get back on the road safely and successfully. Our driver education courses are supportive, non-judgmental and designed to help you get your licence back and keep it.

 

Check program availability & register via our TryBooking page 

 

We’re here to help

Caraniche is a supportive team of Alcohol and Drug professionals who specialise in helping adults and youths with alcohol and other drug concerns, and assist people who have lost their license by providing successful Drink and Drug Driver Behaviour Change Programs.

With over 25 years of experience, we are a leading provider of a range of alcohol, drug and behaviour change support including VicRoads Driving Programs, and these combined areas of experience mean we can not only help you get your licence back, but also help you keep it for good.

 

How we help you get back on the road

  • Caraniche is a leading provider of VicRoads Driving Programs, and approved to deliver every VicRoads Driving Program.
  • We specialise in alcohol and drug support, ensuring we know how to provide the specific assistance you need, resulting in more successful outcomes for you.
  • We offer a supportive, non-judgemental, enjoyable and comfortable environment for completing your required VicRoads Driving Program.
  • Our experienced and supportive facilitators are experts at delivering engaging and successful Drink Driving Behaviour Change Programs, helping you to get back on the road and stay there.

 

How to complete the program and get back to driving

  1. Register for the VicRoads Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program by clicking here.
  2. Complete the VicRoads Safe Driving Program at Caraniche to receive your VicRoads Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program Completion Certificate.
  3. Follow the remaining steps on the VicRoads ‘Getting your licence back’ after a drink-driving offence website page located here 

Only VicRoads-approved providers such as Caraniche can issue a VicRoads Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program Completion Certificate to help you get back on the road.

 

Check program availability & register via our TryBooking page 

 

How long is the Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program?

The program is held over two sessions, one week apart. Each session runs for approximately 3.5 hours and includes a break/s.

 

Where is the Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program located?

  • The program runs at the two locations below. The location for your program will be provided when you register via Eventrbite. 

    Caraniche Level 1/260 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford, VIC 2067 

    Caraniche 763 High St, Epping, VIC, 3076

    Transport options: Multiple public transport and parking options are available at both locations.

 

What are the VicRoads Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program Costs?

Standard

  • $300 Training cost
  • $67 VicRoads fee (Caraniche collects and forwards on to VicRoads)

Total Cost: $367 

 

Concession

  • $290 Training cost to cover the program delivery
  • $34 VicRoads fee (Caraniche collects and forwards on to VicRoads)

Total Cost: $324

Please Note: To access concession rates you must bring a valid concession card to the first session.

 

All bookings must be completed via Trybooking using a credit card. We are no longer accepting cash payments or issuing invoices.

 

Check program availability & register via our TryBooking page 

 

About the VicRoads Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program 

This is the program you will need to compete if:

  • You were caught drink-driving with a blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of less than .15
  • It was your first offence and
  • You didn’t have drugs in your system
  • Registration for the VicRoads Drink Drive Behaviour Change Program is only open to individuals who have been instructed by VicRoads or a court order to complete the course
  • VicRoads will advise you of the right program for you to book into
  • Only VicRoads-approved providers such as Caraniche can issue a VicRoads Drink Driving Behaviour Change Program Completion Certificate to help you get back on the road 

 

For more general information about the VicRoads Drink and Drug Driving Behaviour Change Programs, visit the VicRoads website here

 

Bring identification on the day

You will need to bring evidence of your identity with you to attend the program and receive your VicRoads Drink Drive and Drug Behaviour Change Program Completion Certificate.

One the day of the program you will need to bring:

  • One Category A evidence document (e.g. Passport, driver’s license or full Australian birth certificate)
  • One Category B evidence document (e.g. Medicare or bank card)

For further examples of acceptable identity documents please click here.

 

What to expect on the day

  • It is a VicRoads requirement that participants attend the full program.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late or you need to leave early, or return late from a scheduled break, you will need to rebook the course and attend on another day.

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the program for a final registration check, and to fill out a questionnaire prior to starting the session.
  • It is essential that participants are present for the entire program to ensure all content is covered and so that you can be approved as having completed the course and receive your Completion Certificate.

Participants that have any special requirements e.g. travelling extended distances should contact the Caraniche Safe Driving team by calling the Caraniche office.

 

Cancellation and Refunds policy

Caraniche has a strict policy regarding cancellations and refunds. As places in all programs are in high demand, we require notice 5 business days prior to your program date for any cancellation or transfer to another program. A $50 administration fee, plus $67 Vic Roads Recovery fee applies to all cancellations. Cancellations or changes requested with less than 5 business days’ notice of the program commencement will NOT be accepted and a refund will NOT be provided.

If insufficient participants are enrolled in a program, Caraniche reserves the right to cancel the program. In this case, participant registrations will be transferred to another program.