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Hand Brake Turn
What is Hand Brake Turn (HBT)?
HBT is a hands-on automotive training course that helps young people build skills, confidence, and a pathway to the future.
Delivered over five weeks from our workshops in Dandenong and Sunshine West, Hand Brake Turn is an inclusive automotive training program designed to walk alongside young people to provide a safe and supportive space for learning, mentoring, and skills development.
Program Overview
Hand Brake Turn (HBT) is great for young people who:
HBT supports (re)engagement with education, training and employment. HBT works well for young people from all backgrounds, including those who are disengaged from education and training or those who are ready to start their automotive employment journey.
The Program approach is inclusive and supportive
Real skills and mentoring
Social Skills and Community
In an external evaluation, participants stated that as well as supporting the transition to employment, Hand Brake Turn had helped them to develop technical and life skills, increased confidence, improved wellbeing, and had a positive effect on their relationships with parents / carers.
"Hand Brake Turn is not about grading or assessments. Its hands on learning at your own speed. Its about getting skills and accessing support to help you be job-ready and tackle life's challenges."
Bettina Twyman, Program Manager
2025 Program Dates & Costs
Hand Brake Turn, a 5-week full automotive and life skills course.
For more information, or to receive a Hand Brake Turn expression of interest, please reach out to Bettina, the Program Manager, on 03 9470 2972 or email bettina.twyman@concernaustralia.org.au
Begin the application process by filling out the HBT course enquiry form.
Hand Brake Turn is a 5–week course, running on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 am – 3:30 pm. It is a fee-for-service course. You may be eligible for ACFE funding or a concession. Please contact hbtinfo@concernaustralia for more information.
Click to view the Statement of Fees 2025 and Fees, Charges and Refund Policy
Classes for the following dates will be run at both our Sunshine West and Dandenong sites.
Course 6: Mon 25th Aug – Wed 24th Sep
Course 7: Mon 6th Oct – Wed 5th Nov
Course 8: Mon 17th Nov – Wed 17th Dec

Concern Australia is a member of the Learn Local sector, a network of more than 300 Government-registered community-based organisations that offer education and training opportunities for all Victorians.

Hand Brake Turn is supported by the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety.