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Read about the people, ideas and partnerships connected with 5FOLD. Explore dated programme updates and coverage from local publishers.

Our latest selected coverage follows a school project preparing a vehicle for Road Ready. The original report was published on 3 October 2026.

The Road Ready team gathered at a car showroom
Road Ready programme team, pictured in 5FOLD’s October 2025 launch story.
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In the media • 3 October 2026 • MyCity Logan

Students put practical skills to work for the community

San Damiano College students are restoring a donated Subaru Outback with the aim of making it roadworthy for 5FOLD’s Road Ready programme by the end of the year.

MyCity Logan reports on the school’s automotive learning project and its community purpose. The report describes work in progress; the completed vehicle has not been confirmed in this update.

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Read each story at its original publisher. The dates below refer to publication, and the summaries reflect what was reported then.

16 June 2026 • Local Business Awards nomination

MyCity Logan profiles 5FOLD’s programmes and reports its nomination in the Outstanding Health Improvement Services category. This is coverage of a nomination.

Read the June MyCity Logan story

26 February 2026 • Community Advocate nomination

MyCity Logan reports Melinda Hartley’s nomination in the Social Impact – Community Advocate category of the City of Logan People’s Excellence Awards.

Read the February MyCity Logan story

Programme update • 16 October 2025 • 5FOLD

Meet the people behind Road Ready

The programme’s launch update introduces its dedicated learner vehicle, Lenny, and the support that helped bring it to the community.

5FOLD’s October 2025 story acknowledges Community Bank Logan Village’s contribution to the vehicle and Queensland Government Community Road Safety Grants support.

For present-day eligibility, enquiries and expressions of interest, use the current Road Ready programme page.

The branded Road Ready learner vehicle inside a showroom
Lenny, the Road Ready learner vehicle featured in 5FOLD’s October 2025 launch update.

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Programme information checked 7 October 2026. Please confirm current availability and arrangements with 5FOLD.