Aunty Kerry Turner

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Aunty Kerry Turner, a Kalkadoon woman, is the founding director and principal driving instructor of Murri's on the Move, a not-for-profit driving school based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Established in 2012, the organisation collaborates with a myriad of providers to provide culturally sensitive driving instruction and support services. 

Their programmes include the Cultural Learner Licence Programme, which offers free workshops to help participants pass the Transport and Main Roads (TMR) PrepL online or written test, and the Braking the Cycle Programme, in collaboration with the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), matching volunteer instructors with disadvantaged young learner drivers to complete their mandatory 100 logbook hours. Murri's on the Move aims to empower young people to achieve their dreams and contribute to the country’s future. 

Aunty Kerry and Murri's on the Move have also extend their services to remote communities across Queensland, offering learner driver programmes and testing in areas with limited access to licensing resources. This outreach ensures that even those in isolated regions have the opportunity to gain their driver’s licences, supporting increased independence and access to essential services.  

In this inspiring episode, Aunty Kerry  shares her remarkable journey and recounts pivotal moments, like overcoming challenges on her first day as a driving instructor, and discusses the school's role in providing mentorship, mental health support, and cultural connection for young people. She passionately advocates for building stronger relationships between the community and Queensland Police Service, with a vision to have officers accredited to assist with learner's license testing. 

Aunty Kerry's story is a testament to her resilience, cultural pride, and unwavering commitment to empowering others and closing the gap, embodying the NAIDOC theme of "Keep the Fire Burning - Black, Loud and Proud."

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