Indigenous Driver Licensing Program

Two people shaking hands in front of truck displaying learner L plate

The Indigenous Driver Licensing Program gives First Nations peoples in remote Queensland communities the opportunity to get their driver licence and learn safe road use behaviours.

The Indigenous Driver Licensing team visits remote Queensland communities to help First Nations peoples:

  • take the test to get a learner licence
  • take the test to get a car or truck licence
  • get a driver licence back if they’ve had one in the past
  • check their driver licence is okay to use for the next year
  • get a photo ID card.

Talk to our licensing team

Have a yarn with our friendly licensing team when they visit your community or contact them by:

Learner drivers in class watching teacher and presentation

Upcoming visits

Come down and say hello when the Indigenous Driver Licensing team visit. Bring your ID (originals only) and please note only EFTPOS payments are accepted (no cash).

To confirm if we’ll be visiting your area, contact the Indigenous Driver Licensing team by emailing idlu@tmr.qld.gov.au or calling 1800 130 886 during business hours.

Community – Location

Dates

Bamaga

Tuesday 3 November 2026

Wednesday 4 November 2026

Thursday 5 November 2026

Mapoon

Tuesday 29 September 2026

Napranum

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Thursday 1 October 2026

Lockhart River

Tuesday 20 October 2026

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Thursday 22 October 2026

Mornington Island

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Hope Vale

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Thursday 15 October 2026

Pormpuraaw

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Thursday 15 October 2026

Wujal Wujal

Wednesday 21 October 2026

Thursday 22 October 2026

Kowanyama

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Thursday 29 October 2026

Palm Island

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Wednesday 28 October 2026

Thursday 29 October 2026

Doomadgee

Tuesday 10 November 2026

Wednesday 11 November 2026

Thursday 12 November 2026

Normanton

Tuesday 24 November 2026

Wednesday 25 November 2026

Thursday 26 November 2026

Yarrabah

Wednesday 9 December 2026

Thursday 10 December 2026

Online services

If you live in a remote area you can also access our vehicle and licensing services online, including:

How to get involved

The Indigenous Driver Licensing team works with community groups to improve road safety and help more First Nations peoples get their driver licences. Having a licence can lead to better jobs, more independence and safer roads.

If you'd like to help us make a difference for First Nations peoples through driver licence ownership and safe road behaviour, contact the licensing team for more information on what opportunities we have available.

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