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Driving Toward Belonging in Toowoomba | Brisbane News
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- Jul 9, 2026
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Summary
In Toowoomba, a powerful grassroots program called You Belong is turning keys into opportunities for refugees—helping them earn driver’s licenses that unlock jobs, education, and community connection. With a 70-person waitlist, volunteers like Kamo Alali, a former Iraqi refugee, teach in Kurdish and Arabic, making learning feel safe and empowering. For newcomers in regional Australia, where public transport falls short, driving isn’t just practical—it’s essential for integration. From job interviews to English classes, a license bridges isolation and belonging. Led by a refugee coordinator who knows the struggle firsthand, this initiative proves that small acts of support create big ripples, turning strangers into neighbors and communities into families. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/64ae8c184ea0e28d