Drink Driving Education

    Education program for people who have lost their licence due to drink or drug driving.

    Back on Track

    EASA is an approved provider of the Back on Track program

    If you lose your licence because of drink or drug driving, you must complete the Back on Track course before you can reapply for a Northern Territory (NT) driver licence. Depending on your offence, you will be required to complete either Unit 1 or Unit 2. If you are unsure what unit you are required to complete, please contact the Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) by visiting the MVR website or calling 1300 654 628.


    Darwin Course Details

    • Cost

      Unit 1: $295

      Unit 2: $390

    • Duration

      Unit 1: 1 day

      Unit 2: 1.5 days


      Attendance is required from 8am to approximately 4pm. Unit 2 finishes at midday on the second day. 

    • Location

      Level 2 / 12 Salonika Street

      The Avenue (above Karma Cafe)

      Parap NT 0820

    • Dates

      We offer the course fornightly in Darwin. For our current schedule please call us on 8941 1752.

    Katherine Course Details

    • Cost

      Unit 1: $295

      Unit 2: $390

    • Duration

      Unit 1: 1 day

      Unit 2: 1.5 days


      Attendance is required from 8am to approximately 4pm. Unit 2 finishes at midday on the second day. 

    • Location

      Knotts Crossing Resort

      Corner of Giles Street & Cameron Street

      Katherine NT 0851

    • Dates

      We offer the course every two months in Katherine. For our current schedule please call us on 8941 1752.

    Learning outcomes 

    • Understanding the physical, social and emotional impacts of Alcohol and Other Drugs
    • Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and standard drinks
    • Understanding the legal issues that relate to the misuse of alcohol and other drugs
    • Develop effective personal strategies to avoid Drink/Drug Driving in high risk situations
    • Assist participants consider the consequences of their behaviour in their own life and of others
    • Understand and develop self-awareness around dependancy behaviours
    • Provide information about other complementary alcohol and other drugs support services

    Participation agreement

    You must read the following conditions of participation.

    • You agree to come to all program sessions on time and to the end of the session.
    • You agree to be drug and alcohol free with a Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of 0.00 when attending the course and agree to be breath tested upon arrival.
    • You agree to forfeit all rights to a refund of course fees if you register a BAC above 0.00 or fail to meet all requirements set out in the participation agreement and declaration.
    • You acknowledge that failure to provide 48 hours notice for cancellations will result in forfeiting any payment made.
    • You will bring valid photo ID to the program (If you are attending Units 1 & 2, you need to provide ID on both days).
    • You will be polite and show respect to all other group members and the facilitator/s.
    • You agree that you will take part in group discussions and complete all the program activities and tasks, including any homework requirements.
    • You acknowledge that you may be excluded from the program if you do not abide by the conditions above and that you will not receive a Certificate of Completion for the course.


    Declaration

    I consent to the Back On Track Drink Driver Education Program using and disclosing information from my program records for the purpose of effectively delivering the program; this may include providing personal and contact details to third party providers authorised by Drive Safe NT to deliver services under the program.


    I consent to the Back on Track Drink Driver Education Program using and disclosing information from my program records for driver/rider licensing purposes.


    Privacy

    The Back On Track Drink Driver Education Program is authorised by Drive Safe NT to collect the information on the below form or otherwise provided by you as part of the enrolment. Any information you provide is on a voluntary basis but is needed to process your application. Some of the personal information provided by you on this application may be provided to other NT Government agencies, such as the Department of Attorney General and Justice or the Department of Health. This information is used for statistical, administrative and other purposes.


    If you have any questions or concerns about the use of your information as detailed about, please contact the Back On Track Drink Driver Education Program on (08) 8941 1752 or by emailing drinkdriverprogram@nt.gov.au.

    Identification

    You must bring valid photo ID with your date of birth visible to the course every day that you attend. Failure to bring photo ID will result in you being unable to complete the course.


    This could be an Evidence of Age card, Passport, Ochre Card, or other licence (birth certificates not accepted).


    If you do not have photo ID you must visit the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) office to obtain an Evidence of Age card before course commencement.


    Enrolment form

    Please note that payment is required to confirm your booking.