Services

Driving Assessments

If your ability to drive has been impacted by disability, injury or ageing, our Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment is designed to assess your capacity to drive safely.

Assessments are conducted by a qualified Occupational Therapist with post-graduate training in Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation.

To be eligible for the assessment, you must be:

1. Aged 16 years or over
2. Have a driver’s licence or eligibility to obtain a licence
3. Advised by your medical practitioner or RTA ACT / TfNSW that an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment is required

The cost of the Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment will depend on your situation and aspects of the assessment, such as the vehicle type used during the on-road assessment and the location of the assessment. Your funding options will be discussed with you, and may include:

1. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
2. Home Care Package
3. Insurance companies
4. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA)
5. Worker Cover
6. Private fee-paying clients