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We have a lot of activities lined up for 2025 and beyond to help Driving Instructor Members be the best they can be in their business and to ensure their training is top-notch. We invite Members to share questions, suggestions or comments for Committee to take on.

Upcoming events

  • Committee meeting via Zoom

    • 13/08/2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom link to be shared closer to meeting

    Monthly committee meeting

    To discuss all business relating to the ongoing projects & address any issues relating to driver training in NSW 

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  • Safer Driver Course - Professional Development - Newcastle

    • 15/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • PCYC, Newcastle (cnr Young Rd & Melbourne Rd Broadmeadow)
    • 6
    • 14 registrants
    Register

    As most of you are aware, TfNSW recently conducted an audit of all SDC Providers.

    • One of the areas identified as lacking was Professional Development (PD) and refresher training for our Facilitators and Coaches.

      With this in mind, NSWDTA is planning several PD / refresher days during the next 6 months.

      This will be free of charge to current NSWDTA members, who are already accredited in Mod 1 and/or Mod 2 to deliver the courses. The day is open to non members however there is a charge of $100 for Mod 1 , & $100 for Mod 2, if you are doing both modules it will cost $175. 

      Anthony Cope will be facilitating the day.

      Details:

      Friday, 15th August 2025


    • ยท         9:15am arrive โ€“ sign on, cuppa, biscuit and chat
    • ยท         9:30am โ€“ 12:00pm Facilitators
    • ยท         12:00pm โ€“ Lunch
    • ยท         1:00pm โ€“ 3:30pm  Coaches

     

    If youโ€™re a Facilitator and Coach, both sessions.

    If a Facilitator โ€“ just the first session โ€“ welcome to stay for lunch.

    If a Coach โ€“ just the second session โ€“ welcome to come for lunch.

    NSWDTA will cover the cost of the day (for members), including lunch.



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  • NZIDE annual Conference 2025

    • 22/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 23/08/2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Wellington, New Zealand

    The NZIDE Executive Committee is proud to have some fabulous speakers attending this year's conference. See below some of the speakers we have attending. We are looking forward to a great conference, awesome networking opportunities and having a laugh.

    NZIDE is pleased to announce an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers for our upcoming conference. We are honoured to welcome Greg Murphy, Nathan Wallis and Julia Grace - renowned voices who bring a wealth of experience, insight and inspiration. This promises to be a transformative event, offering thought-provoking perspectives and meaningful dialogue. We invite you to be part of a conference that is truly not to be missed.

    The New Zealand Institute of Driver Educators (NZIDE) annual National Conference. Pre-registration is essential and numbers are limited. Two days of amazing speakers, government guests, professional development and networking. Lunch both days. Annual general meeting (AGM) and Evening dinner function. The evening dinner function dress theme is (Red Carpet) Shimmer, sparkle and shine - it's a night of gold and glamour! Come dressed in your fanciest or silliest golden attire.


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  • Safer Driver Course - Professional Development - St Ives

    • 29/08/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • HART, 451 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
    • 8
    • 7 registrants
    Register

    As most of you are aware, TfNSW recently conducted an audit of all SDC Providers.

    • One of the areas identified as lacking was Professional Development (PD) and refresher training for our Facilitators and Coaches.

      With this in mind, NSWDTA is planning several PD / refresher days during the next 6 months.

      This will be free of charge to current NSWDTA members, who are already accredited in Mod 1 and/or Mod 2 to deliver the courses. The day is open to non members however there is a charge of $100 for Mod 1 , & $100 for Mod 2, if you are doing both modules it will cost $175. 

      Anthony Cope will be facilitating the day.

      Details:

      Friday, 29th August 2025


    • ยท         9:15am arrive โ€“ sign on, cuppa, biscuit and chat
    • ยท         9:30am โ€“ 12:00pm Facilitators
    • ยท         12:00pm โ€“ Lunch
    • ยท         1:00pm โ€“ 3:30pm  Coaches

     

    If youโ€™re a Facilitator and Coach, both sessions.

    If a Facilitator โ€“ just the first session โ€“ welcome to stay for lunch.

    If a Coach โ€“ just the second session โ€“ welcome to come for lunch.

    NSWDTA will cover the cost of the day (for members), including lunch.



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  • Retirement Lunch - Russell

    • 21/09/2025
    • 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Mr Wong's Chinese Restuarant, Sydney
    • 93
    Register

     

    We would like to invite all members & other interested parties to recognise & celebrate the retirement of Founding & Life member, Mr.Russell Oats (Please keep it quiet)

    The lunch will be held at Mr. Wongs Chinese Restaurant

    https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g255060-d3294245-Reviews-Mr_Wong-Sydney_New_South_Wales.html

    3 Bridge Lane, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 Australia

    Date is Sunday 21 September 2025 

    12.30pm seating with a max 3 hr sitting. 

    Banquet menu @ $118 pp.

    On 1st July 2005, the NSWDTA was formed & has been consistently advocating for improvements in regulations & road safety particularly focused on the novice driver. Along with an emphasis for professional development and encouragement & support for new driving instructors.

    This all started with a vison from Russell to form an association to focus on mainly NSW issues including the cross-border anomalies. 

    20 year anniversary of the association 



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  • Committee Meeting - Regional face to face

    • 22/09/2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 24/09/2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Jindabyne

    Monthly committee meeting & strategic planning meeting

    To discuss all business relating to the ongoing projects & address any issues relating to driver training in NSW 

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  • Committee meeting via Zoom

    • 08/10/2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom link to be shared closer to meeting

    Monthly committee meeting

    To discuss all business relating to the ongoing projects & address any issues relating to driver training in NSW 

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  • Australian College of Road Safety Conference 2025

    • 20/10/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 23/10/2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Perth, Western Australia

    The Australasian Road Safety Conference is the regionโ€™s biggest road safety conference providing an opportunity to engage, challenge and exchange ideas, discuss key issues, and where delegates share and learn from the experience, opinions and perspectives of sector leaders and their peers. The Conference brings together road safety stakeholders and decision-makers from Australasia and international jurisdictions to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.

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  • NSWDTA 2025 Annual Conference & AGM

    • 10/11/2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 11/11/2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • Penrith Panthers Conference Centre
    • 85
    Register


    For enquiries please contact our Event Manager:
    Amanda Moore
    Email: nswdta@conferenceprofessionals.com.au

    Phone: 03 9586 6088





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  • Committee meeting via Zoom

    • 10/12/2025
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Zoom link to be shared closer to meeting

    Monthly committee meeting

    To discuss all business relating to the ongoing projects & address any issues relating to driver training in NSW 

    Show details

The ABC News piece on the Blind Speed Event is below. Click here to read the participant reviews.


Take a look at the photos from the Drive Blind event.

Catch up the 2023 AGM and Conference in photos


The NSW Driver Trainers Association (DTA), founded in 2002, aims to promote good driving education standards; to support driving instructors with consultation or resources; and to have a voice in government on road safety and driver responsibility. We are not-for-profit governed by an elected Committee and run by volunteers with administrative staff to help public and member enquiries and promote the NSW DTA.

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