The TAC L2P Driver

Inside this issue

Mentor Assistance Program 2

Program sponsors 3

P plates successes 3

Did you know?

TAC are aiming to reduce

the road toll to zero. You can

be part of the solution - drive

safely TOWARDS ZERO.

Newsletter - Summer 2020

TAC L2P Update I hope you are well and trying to remain positive during this difficult period.

Listed below are links to training and educational opportunities available to do whilst we wait to

resume operations.

1. TAC E learning Module Towards Zero - Safe System Approach

The TAC has developed a free E-learning module on Towards Zero and the Safe System

Approach. This resource that will enhance our road safety learning. The module takes approximately

30 minutes to complete, and covers the four elements of the Safe System Approach, being Safer

Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer Vehicles and Safer People.

The module requires an operating system that has flash player 8, so please copy the link below to

enable use on your computer.

http://www.tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/towards-zero/safe-system-learning-module

2. Hazard perception practice site.

Identifying hazards is an important component of driving safely. The link below directs you to a

website for a hazard perception test containing 42 different hazard identification scenarios. Each test

contains a random set of 7 different scenarios, and is refreshed after each attempt at the test.

The hazard perception test is best completed on a laptop or iPad, however it also works on an

IPhone. Have a try, test your skills!!!

https://mylicence.sa.gov.au/hazard-perception-test

3. Road Rules

Freshen up your knowledge of road rules by using the link below to the Swan Hill Library’s

website that links to the Victorian driver education program. The site contains information including:

1. Road rules tests for the Victorian Learners permit.

2. A learners permit test simulator (test your road rules knowledge)

3. A section on the probationary licence test with assessment criteria and the structure of the test.

https://library.swanhill.vic.gov.au/2015/02/driver-education-program/

Are you interested in becoming a Swan Hill L2P sponsor?

Your business will be recognised as a sponsor with advertising on the L2P car and in this L2P Driver newsletter.

Please contact Ross Palmer on 5036 2380 for further details.

Online Gateway and Health Information

SMG Health’s Wellbeing Gateway is the key to better wellbeing. Access to the gateway is available to every member

and provides information on important health issues, including both mental and physical health. We take an integrated

holistic approach to health and provide the content needed to improve wellness and live life to the very fullest.

Visit: Https://l2p.smghealth.net.au/

What do you need to know about the process?

How long are MAP sessions ?

Standard counselling sessions run for fifty minutes and mentors

have access to three sessions per financial year. Mentors will be

advised when their sessions have been utilised.

Who pays for the service ?

The MAP is funded and managed by the Department of Transport

for the TAC L2P Program. The MAP is free to all current mentors of

the TAC L2P Program.

Who are the counsellors ?

SMG Health provide a multi-disciplinary team of highly professional

counsellors who provide practical support.

Where does counselling take place ?

Access telephone support through the contact channels indicated

below.

To make an appointment, contact SMG Health

Phone : 1800 273 865 Email: areuok@smghealth.com.au

Mentor Assistance Program The Mentor Assistance Program (MAP) is a

free confidential service for current mentors

involved in the TAC L2P Program.

There is access to support allowing

discussion of any work or personal issues

that may be impacting wellbeing , workplace

moral and psychological health.

SMG Health help to explore issues, discuss

options and develop skills to realise positive

change with issues such as:

Managing stress

Anxiety and depression

Conflict at work or home

Grief and bereavement

Coping with change

Financial or legal issues

Alcohol or drug concerns

Relationship and marital problems

Elder care issues

Work or career issues

Work life balance

P Plate success Congratulations to the following learner drivers (and their mentors) who have experienced the fantastic achievement of obtaining their probationary licence.

Learner driver Mentor Achieved

Teagan Glare Robbie Gray Oct 2019

Emily Hester Lynda Sloss/Ross Palmer Nov 2019

Bhailey Gee Dallas Williams Dec 2019

Imparja Pettit Greg Edwards Dec 2019

Dylan Dejong Corey Frost Feb 2020

Courtney Saunders Rob Sutton Mar 2020

Good luck, P’s test soon!

Ruby Moseley Tony Waldron

John Whitechurch Clive Brown

Nathaniel Hohmann Clive Brown

Thomas Emery Clive Brown

Bec Jones Ross Palmer/Will Burns

Shannon Arch Robert Hayes

Ethan Pulvermuller Ross Palmer

The TAC L2P Program thanks the following

organisations for their support and

sponsorship:

Who pays for the service ?

The MAP is funded and managed by the Department of Transport

for the TAC L2P Program. The MAP is free to all current mentors of

the TAC L2P Program.