Friday, July 18, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Don West Toyota Puts Trust in PCYC Driver Mentor Program

Don West Toyota has thrown its support behind Queensland PCYC's 'Lessons for Learners' driver mentor program, generously donating $5,000 to help sustain its operations.

"We donate every year to organisations that we think are essential to the community," said Dealer Principle Don West. "For the last two years, the target has been the youth."

Lead by QPS Officer Andrew Sherrington, PCYC’s Lessons for Learners program has focused on assisting Burdekin locals between ages 16 and 25 with obtaining their drivers license for the last eight years.

"It's all about getting these young people prepared for the roads and giving them the warnings so that when they're out there on the road, they know all the rules," said Sherrington. "It's been very effective so far."

Sherrington says the generous grant from Don West Toyota will help to deliver training in a more seamless and effective fashion.

"We're extremely grateful to Don West Toyota," said Sherrington. "This funding gives us an opportunity to provide ongoing training to help these young people get their license."

Lead by QPS Officer Andrew Sherrington, PCYC’s Lessons for Learners program has focused on assisting Burdekin locals between ages 16 and 25 with obtaining their drivers license for the last eight years. Photo credit: Jacob Casha

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