Indigenous Driver Licensing Program
The Indigenous Driver Licensing Program aims to reduce unlicensed driving in remote Indigenous communities in far north Queensland.
Indigenous programs and partnerships
Transport plays a significant role in supporting improved social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Queensland. By delivering a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone, TMR provides people with better access to goods and services.
TMR undertakes a range of activities to deliver improved social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our cities and regional communities.
Indigenous Driver Licensing Program
Cape York Region Package
The Cape York Region Package is a $276 million program of works to upgrade critical infrastructure on Cape York Peninsula.
Cape York Region Package Stage 2
Cape York Region Package Stage 2 includes $190 million to progressively seal priority sections of the Peninsula Developmental Road and $47.5 million to progressively seal priority sections of community access roads.
ATSI TIDS
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) funding is a component of the statewide TIDS funding program aimed at supporting the local transport infrastructure needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities throughout Queensland.
Myuma—TMR Alliance
We work with Myuma in a range of business and training operations.
Local fares scheme
The Local fares scheme is an airfare subsidy for regional and remote Queensland.
RoadTek with Indigenous
communities
RoadTek is working with Indigenous groups to assist in developing self-sustainability in various occupational programs.
Goods and services procurement
TMR encourages and supports local, social and sustainable initiatives as part of the procurement process, as these initiatives ensure value for money outcomes are achieved.
Protecting cultural heritage
TMR is responsible for managing local, state and Commonwealth heritage within the road corridor.
Native Title
As a government agency, TMR follows Native Title requirements.
Close the Gap
TMR understands the vital role that access to transport plays in achieving improved opportunities for Indigenous Australians throughout Queensland.
Work with us
TMR is an inclusive organisation which embraces diversity of thought, culture, life experience and people to ensure that we reflect the communities we serve. Find out more on how to work with us.
