Oasis Drive for Life Programme Launches

MELBOURNE – Dec 7, 2011: Carsguide.com.au in partnership with Škoda today launched a new initiative to help Australia’s disadvantaged youth learn the skills necessary to drive safely, responsibly and defensively for life.

The Drive for Life programme will be run by the Oasis Youth Support Network Sydney - The Salvation Army’s response to youth homelessness in Australia.

Carsguide.com.au and Škoda will help make the dream of one day getting a licence a reality by providing three Yetis, promotion of the initiative and volunteers for the Oasis Drive for Life programme.

Director of the Oasis Youth Support Network, Robbin Moulds said, “For many young Australians, getting your drivers’ license is a rite of passage. However, the majority of young people who come to Oasis it is not – they are without family support networks to teach them to drive, they do not have access to vehicles and cannot afford professional lessons to obtain their license.”

“Currently we have 75 young people at Oasis on a waiting list wanting to learn how to drive.”

“The Škoda Yetis and support from Carsguide.com.au means learning how to drive is not out of reach anymore, they too can get the independence, freedom and accomplishment of successfully obtaining a license, that many other young Australian enjoy.”

“We are all just so thrilled to have Škoda and Carsguide.com.au’s support in launching the Drive for Life programme and delivering much needed assistance to Australia’s disadvantaged and homeless youth.”

Head of Škoda Australia, Matthew Wiesner said, “We are proud to partner with The Oasis Youth Support Network to offer this life changing opportunity to many young Australians.”

While Carsguide.com.au CEO, Michael Schreck said, “We are delighted to partner with such a worthwhile programme and look forward to helping disadvantaged youth get on the road safely.”