A new partnership between NRL Cowboys House and Personalised Plates Queensland is helping young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from remote communities get their driver's licences.

Personalised Plates Queensland (PPQ) has signed on as presenting partner of the learner driver program, which runs through the House's Career Transitions Program.

Zaleah Mosby-Nona, a 2024 graduate from Masig Island recently completed the program and passed her driving test on her first attempt.

"Getting my licence means a lot to me because I can now be more independent and get myself to work, training and visit family more often," Zaleah said.

"To be honest, learning to drive scared me a little. I'm from a really small island in the Torres Strait called Yorke Island and it's so small that nobody drives, we just walk everywhere.

"So, coming to Townsville was very different because it's huge but the support through the driving program at the House helped me gain the confidence to get my licence... it was a big goal for me and I'm proud to have achieved it."

PPQ's partnership will support staff, driver instruction sessions and dual-controlled vehicles to help students safely log their driving hours.

PPQ General Manager, Joshua Lee spoke to the importance of acquiring a license in order to help young people achieve their goals.

"A licence is more than a plastic card, it can really help transform lives and drive successful futures," Mr Lee said.

"The young people at NRL Cowboys House have had to move away from their homes to attend school, many from tiny communities where owning or driving a car just isn't part of everyday life.

"To see Zaleah proudly show off her licence after working really hard to achieve her goal was inspiring, and truly what this partnership is all about."

Eighteen-year-old Zaleah is one of the first residents of the new NRL Cowboys House Graduate Campus.

She works as a Trainee Administration Officer with the Cowboys Community Foundation and is one of only 12 under-19s in North Queensland selected for the Cowboys Junior Women's Elite Pathways Squad.

She has also recently purchased her own car.

Cowboys Community Foundation CEO Fiona Pelling said a driver's licence plays a key role in helping young people access education, employment and community life.

"A driver's licence means greater independence and opens opportunities when it comes to gaining and retaining employment, undertaking further study, and just being a social and active member of the community," she said.

"Learning to drive is a process that nowadays often calls on the support of a whole family to achieve, so this program helps us provide the support to our students like Zaleah who are so far from home.

"We're incredibly proud of everything she is achieving, she is one of five of our house graduates to have gone on and earned their licence and with the support of PPQ we know there will be many more."