Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments
to support people to return to driving following an injury.
The OT With A Key specialises in comprehensive, evidenced based driving assessments as supported by the National Medical Standards for Assessing Fitness to Drive for people who have a medical condition or age related condition which may impact their ability to drive safely.
We endeavour to support people of all ages to return to driving after an injury, or continue driving for as long as it is safe to do so.
We provide tailored recommendations to enable you to maintain your independence and freedom to participate in the activities that are meaningful to you.
Our Services
Pre-Drive Screening Assessment
On-Road Driving Assessment
Occupational Therapy Assessment Report
The decision that it’s safest for someone to stop driving often stems from the progression of medical conditions or ageing that affect people’s vision, physical abilities and cognition.
It’s our ethical responsibility to recommend that someone ceases driving to protect public safety if their medical condition causes them to be at risk while driving. If we recommend that it’s not safe for someone to continue driving, we will discuss the alternatives to support their autonomy and freedom.
NDIS
NDIS participants whose disability prevents them from safely accessing public transport may be eligible for subsidisation of transport assistance through the NDIS.
Further information is available here
My Aged Care
If you are aged over 65, you may be eligible for transport and community access support through a My Aged Care package.
Further information is available here
Car Free Me
Car Free Me is an initiative of The University Of Queensland to support people who are still driving and gradually transitioning away from driving, as well as people who are no longer driving. Car Free Me involves weekly meetings with an a desired coach and other participants, as you learn about safe driving alternatives to support your independence and freedom when you are no longer driving.
Further information is available here
Taxi Subsidy Scheme
People with severe disabilities, whose symptoms are anticipated to remain for a minimum of six months, may be eligible for half price taxi transport, with a discount of up to $25 per trip available.
Further information is available here
