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Tag Archive: driving assessment

Specialised Driving Instructor Service and Driving Instructor – What’s the Difference?

Do you know that a Driving Instructor and a Specialised Driving Instructor are two totally different areas of service? So, whether you are a plan manager, support coordinator, a client, or even family members of clients, this one’s for you! Unless you watch this, there will always be questions about whether a specialised driving program […]

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Strive to Drive – January 2020

Wow! Is it just us or is January full of surprises? Are you ready for this month’s highlights? We sure are! Read more below. Mobility Engineering Vehicle – Last Call to test out the latest vehicle modifications We’ve been very lucky that the Mobility Engineering Vehicle is with us – they have lots of cool […]

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Specialised Driving Instruction – what is it and how can it be justified

In this post, we are discussing all things to do with specialised driving instruction. What is a specialised driving instructor? There are driving instructors and then there are driving instructors. Then there are specialised driving instructors. It is important to note that according to our research on what is available to providers the NDIS/NDIA has […]

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Drivers with a Disability: Driving is Important

Driving is freedom often taken for granted. Unfortunately, disability, injury or illness can sometimes affect your ability to drive. When it does, a driver trained occupational therapist (OT) can help you gain, maintain, or regain your independence. A driver trained OT, through an assessment and rehabilitation focus can help build a person’s ability to get to […]

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Schizophrenia (and other Mental Health conditions) and driving. Are you still in the dark?

Schizophrenia awareness week is on this month, 20 to 27th of May In South Australia you might be interested in: Skylight Wednesday 23 May: Panel Style Forum: Schizophrenia Awareness Week Hear lived experience speakers share what ‘they do’, and what ‘we can do’ as a community to support recovery When: 1.30pm – 3pm Where: Skylight […]

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