Car Maintenance workshop with Galmatic

for youth 16 to 25 years

Want to learn basic car maintenance skills and feel confident to do tasks such as opening the bonnet of the car to check the coolant, fluid and battery? Do you know how to change a tyre? Gain essential skills in our interactive, hands on, and fun workshop, helping you feel more road ready.

In celebration of International Women’s Day this program is run by women in a safe and no judgement zone.

Designed to educate young drivers with practical experience and car maintenance knowledge. This workshop will have each attendee road ready and empowered on the road with these essential life skills.

• Why tyre pressure and tread are important (and how to check both)

• What, when and how to check the engine and keep it running smoothly and safely

• Participants will check oil, coolant, fluids, battery and hoses

• Hands-on experience changing a tyre

Participants must wear suitable covered shoes, bring waterbottle and own snacks.

Attendee numbers are limited. Registrations are essential.

If you are unable to attend after you have booked, please cancel to allow someone else to enjoy this program.

We may take photographs at this event. Read here for more details.

About the Facilitator

Galmatic, or as they call themselves “Educators with difference”, are about empowering women & girls and teenagers to equip themselves with essential 'automotive-know-how' skills. They hold 20 years of experience in teaching car mechanic workshops to over 100,000 Australians a year.

About the venue

ST PETERS LIBRARY is single level and is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.