Given the time and training it takes to gain L and especially P plates, it can be extremely difficult for those who do not have much help around them.

As such, some organisations such as Birrang Enterprise has stepped in to fill the void.

After coming into existence in 2003, the group has worked tirelessly to improve the rates of indigenous people in regional areas that hold a drivers license.

On March 30, it will be bringing their services to Gunnedah, with a week-long program to be held at Gunida Gunya Aboriginal Corporation.

Birrang's finance manager, Sandra Baker, explained the courses usually involve a mix of theory and practical lessons.

"The normal structure is we run a classroom three mornings a week that's focussing on the people who need their Ls or need their HPT [hazard perception test] before heading to their P plates," she said.

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Driving lessons will then take place every afternoon to help those looking to move onto the Ps.

Another one of the focuses, however, is to assist people in gaining some of the 120 hours of driving required by L platers.

"Obviously we're only there for a short time, but what we tend to do is have repeat visits and we hope it will be structured like that but it depends on our funding," said Ms Baker.

"What we do is get people onto their Ls and get them in the right direction towards their Ps and then go back in a certain period and propel their progress towards their Ps."

During the last financial year Birrang assisted over 600 people obtain a license.

The in-class section is delivered Tuesday, March 30 to Thursday, April 1 from 9am to 1.00pm.

Anybody wishing to register their interest can contact Birrang on 02 6361 9511 or reception@birrang.com.au.