Driving lessons open up new life for refugees

Babel Youkhana

Babel Youkhana is trying to gain her driver's license after resettling in Australia eight months ago. Source: Rangi Hirini

A program in Sydney's western suburbs teaching refugees to drive is being expanded. Dozens of newly arrived refugees from Syria and Iraq have been involved, helping them get access to health services, employment and education.



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