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Driving Access and Equity Program

The four key aims of the Driving Access and Equity Program (DAEP)

DAEP works to ensure appropriately licensed vehicles are accessible to learner drivers.
Increase access to licensed driving supervisors and instructors.
Help people overcome issues and costs to get a license.
Increase access to Transport WA services.

About the program

DAEP provides support to disadvantaged people in WA to overcome the barriers they may face to get a driver’s licence.

Grant funding

Grants are available to organisations that improve access to driving services, instructors and vehicles.

Remote and mobile services

We are working to improve service delivery for remote communities and regional WA.

Partnerships

Piloting delivering community services in partnership to streamline community outreach.

Projects

Find out about projects we are running to help improve service delivery across WA.

Resources

DAEP are developing a bespoke library of resources to assist people where English is not their first language, or literacy is a barrier to obtaining their driver’s licence.

Latest Stories of Change

Seven is Tahlia’s lucky number

17 Jul 2025

After more than seven years on her learners permit, 30-year-old stay at home mum Tahlia reached the long-awaited milestone of passing her practical driving assessment.

Getting back behind the wheel

16 Jul 2025

After more than a decade away from the driver’s seat, Rowena made the courageous decision to rebuild her life and regain her independence.

Young mum on the move

16 Jul 2025

Living 50 kilometres out of town with two young children, Angel-Skye knew getting her driver’s licence was essential.