The problem of social and geographic isolation can be crippling for many recently arrived immigrants and refugees in Australia.
But a driving program in Melbourne is helping to tackle the problem, with lessons in five different languages so people can overcome that barrier and get out and about.
Today Roadstart celebrated its first graduates, including Semira Hassen from Saudi Arabia, where women aren't allowed to drive.
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Organisers say getting her probationary licence means she can now be more mobile and independent.
Roadstart started less than a year ago and already has a waiting list of 300 people. World News Australia's Luke Waters reports.
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