0401 736 680
ABOUT
At Mobile Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments we're dedicated to guiding you through your Vic Roads driving assessment. Our role is to:
assess and maximise independence.
assess the impact of a medical condition on the ability to complete the complex task of driving.
assess vehicle equipment needs and modifications.
provide remedial training and education to achieve VicRoads legal standards.
We focus on maximising your driving independence.
There are many reasons why you may be referred for a driving assessment- you may be returning to driving after an injury, relapse of illness or physical disability or you may be learning to drive with an impairment.
Rachael, your Occupational Therapist has broad Occupational Therapy experience and enjoys supporting people with a range of physical and mental health conditions to get their independence back. Rachael leads a client centred practice that prioritises open communication.
I am located in Ballarat and provide mobile services across South West and North Western Victoria.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
EQUIPMENT PRESCRIPTION AND VEHICLE MODIFICATION
Equipment can be prescribed to minimise the impact of many physical health ailments. Equipment is used to improve safety and decrease the impact of disabilities on the road. Equipment can decrease pain when driving, increase strength required for driving making driving more accessible . Mobile Occupational Therapy Assessments are proficient in assessing, finding solutions and teaching the use of equipment on the road.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DRIVING ASSESSMENT
This is a standardised assessment that underpins all driving and car modifications relating to medical conditions. This is an assessment of physical, mental, neurological and cognitive wellbeing. This assessment will assist in establishing any driving difficulties relating to a medical condition. Providing us with the clinical information required to problem solve and rehabilitate. This Assessment  guides equipment prescription, rehabilitation, lessons and ultimately returning to independent driving.
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME
Learning or returning to drive with a physical or mental health medical condition? We can support you to become as independent as possible on the road. Through rehabilitation, treatment planning and support through the licensing process.
At this time only accepting referrals from 'Self Managed' NDIS consumers.
RETURNING TO OR LEARNING TO DRIVE
Mobile Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments is committed to safety and independence. We can support you to gain your licence through individualised lessons focusing on decreasing the impact of your medical condition and teaching in a client centred way. We can assist elder drivers in maintaining independence and confidence while maintaining their VicRoads responsibilities. You can count on us to make sure you and your family are safe on our roads.
I am here to help you navigate the driving assessment process, please feel free to contact me now.
DOCUMENTS AND USEFUL LINKS
REFERRALS
For referrals, please copy and paste this list and include:
Name
Date of birth
Address
Contact number
Drivers licence number
Medical conditions
Purpose of assessment
Funding provider
PO BOX 166, Mount Clear, Ballarat 3350
0401 736 680
My role is maximise your independence. I assess the impact of your medical condition on your ability to drive. Together we will consider whether vehicle equipment or modifications could make driving more accessible or comfortable for you. Together we will work though necessary remedial training and education to ensure you can achieve VicRoads legal standards.
