Main Roads Kimberley Region, in partnership with Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation, recently facilitated Heavy Rigid (HR) licence training for three workers from the Tanami Road Upgrade Project.

Dylan Long, Bodeen Wilson, and Winston Manson completed their training and obtained their HR licences last week. 

(left image) Winston (L) and (right image) Bodeen (L) both with trainer, Harry Westcott

When asked about their experience, Bodeen and Winston shared their thoughts.

Winston said, “I was a bit nervous, to be honest, because I hadn’t driven a truck in traffic before. I was worried I wouldn’t pass, but I did and got my HR licence.”

Bodeen shared, “I was a little nervous at first, but it’s a good start to help me get on the right path.”

Dylan also shared what having a HR licence means to him and said it will “take you a long way in life. You need it for heavy machinery.”

Joe Grande, CEO of Nirrumbuk secured $100,000 funding from Department of Workforce Development for HR driver licence training after 12 months of seeking funding.

Nirrumbuk provided the trainer, truck, food and transport for the participants, while the region coordinated with Nirrumbuk to identify participants, set training dates, and arranged the practical driving assessments with the Department of Transport.

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