Skill peddled back to others

Since starting the program, which involves completing a Certificate 1 in leadership development and restoring bikes, upper school students have "rescued" several bikes and donated two back to the community.

The centre has established a bike rescue team that visits other support centres.

Principal Carol Clarke said it was a wonderful opportunity for the students.

"It is also a chance for our students to establish friendships with other students outside of their own school, further developing essential communication and social skills," she said.

The program would welcome support from bike businesses.

For more information, email Christine.Lester@education.wa.edu.au.