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U-Turn Past Graduations

U-Turn Course 24 Graduation

Acting Police Commissioner Darren Hine and the Minister for Police and Emergency Management Jim Cox MP, attended the Graduation Ceremony for Project U-Turn course 24. They officiated in proceedings to recognise the achievements of the young  course  members at  the U-Turn Workshop in Moonah.

As part of their continued support to Project U-Turn, RACT Insurance donated a 1993 Nissan Pulsar Hatch. This vehicle was restored by the course participants and was presented to victim of crime as part of the proceedings.

“The opportunity for participants to repair a vehicle for presentation to a worthy cause is one of the most important components of the program,” Mr Cox said. Minister Cox praised the efforts of Course 24 and the U-Turn staff on yet another very impressive course outcome and car restoration.”

(18 Dec 2008)

Hazell Bros Group Apprenticeship For U-Turn Participant

U-Turn participant applied for an Apprenticeship with Hazell Bros Group as a Panel Beater/Spray Painter. He competed for the Apprenticeship with mainstream other young applicants and was selected as the successful applicant. U-Turn project team is very pleased about the participant’s success and wish him well.

U-Turn Graduation

The Minister for Infrastructure, Graeme Sturges, presented certificates to seven graduates from the U-Turn Program.

The Program aims to divert young people away from becoming involved in car stealing. 

Mr Sturges, representing Police Minister Jim Cox, said that during their time at U-Turn, the participants worked on a Hyundai which was provided by RACT Insurance as part of their ongoing support to the program.

The restored vehicle was presented to young mother of four as part of the proceedings. 

“Donna has had more than her fair share of bad luck,” said Mr Sturges.

“She is in desperate need of a car to transport her children to their regular and crucial medical appointments and to school.

“I understand that she is very excited about receiving the car today and sees this as an opportunity to provide her children with much-needed transport.

“The U-Turn program has been an outstanding success story in turning around the lives of young people at risk,” Mr Sturges said.

The program is delivered by Mission Australia, under contract to Tasmania Police, and is funded by the State Government. The State Government has committed ongoing funding for the program until June 2010.

The core component of the program is a structured ten-week automotive training course in car maintenance and body work, delivered in a workshop environment.

The U-Turn workshop is located in Hobart, but a supported accommodation service is available to enable young people from other parts of the state to participate in the program.

(18 Sept 2008)

Restored Vehicle Presentation

Project U-Turn restored car was presented  to a car theft victim. 

The Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Hon Jim Cox MP, and Northern Police Acting Commander Glenn Frame officiated the presentation of the restorative car from Project U-Turn Course 22.  The presentation took place on Friday 4 July 2008 at the Mission Australia Office, Launceston.

The restored vehicle was presented to car theft victim. 

Geoff had his car stolen from outside his Rocherlea home recently. It was found by police completely burnt out in bushland.

The loss of his vehicle had a significant negative impact on Geoff’s life but he sees the opportunity to receive the restored Toyota Camry from the U-Turn Program as a positive step in turning his fortunes around.

(4 July 2008)

Victim Receives Restored Car from U-Turn Graduates

The Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Jim Cox, presented certificates to seven graduates from the U-Turn Program that aims at diverting young people away from becoming involved in car stealing. 

Mr Cox said during their time at U-Turn, the participants worked on a Nissan Pulsar which was provided by RACT Insurance as part of their ongoing support to the program.

The restored vehicle was presented to repeat car theft victim as part of the proceedings. 

“Debra had her 1986 Holden Astra stolen from outside her Hobart home 18 months ago. On that occasion it was recovered in a driveable condition, but was stolen again in January this year and found completely gutted by fire. 

“The loss of her vehicle had a significant negative impact on Debra’s life., but she sees the opportunity to receive the restored Nissan Pulsar from the U-Turn Program as a positive step in turning her fortunes around.”

Mr Cox said U-Turn was a best-practice diversionary program for young people who have been involved in, or who are at risk of becoming involved in, motor vehicle theft.

“The core component of the program is a structured ten-week automotive training course in car maintenance and body work, delivered in a workshop environment.

“The U-Turn program has been an outstanding success story in turning around the lives of at-risk young people,” Mr Cox said.

The U-Turn workshop is located in Hobart, but a supported accommodation service is available to enable young people from other parts of the State to participate in the program. 

The program is delivered by Mission Australia, under contract to Tasmania Police, and is funded by the State Government. The State Government has committed ongoing funding for the program until June 2010.

(20 March 2008)