OT Driver Assessments
Confident and Independent driving.
OT Driver Assessments in Busselton and South West WA — Fitness to Drive assessments for older drivers and return-to-driving after injury or illness, and the Road to Independence Program for learner drivers with a disability. Accepting referrals from GPs, specialists, NDIS LAC's and Support Coordinators, and families.
Our Services
Two pathways, one team
FITNESS TO DRIVE
Older Driver & Return-to-Driving Assessment
An independent, three-stage assessment for drivers aged 80+ or those returning to driving after a medical event. Clear written report with recommendations for your GP and DoT.
INCLUDES
1. Off-road clinical assessment
Vision, cognition, road rules & physical screening
2. On-road assessment
With OT & qualified driving instructor in dual controlled vehicle
3. Written report
Provided to GP & submitted to DTMI as required
LEARNER OR INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS
Road to Independence
Supporting young people and adults with a disability or medical condition to work toward their licence. No permit required to begin
THREE WAYS TO START
1. Drive Ready Screening
Brief OT screening — is now the right time?
2. Drive Ready Assessment
Comprehensive 4-stage OT assessment
3. Road to Independence Program
Personalised capacity building with OT & Driving Instructor
FOR GP'S
Choosing the right assessment
Section 5 of the M107A and M108A asks whether the patient needs specialist assessment. There are two options — and they go to different places.
OPTION 1
OT Driver Assessment
Assesses functional driving capacity through clinical and on-road testing. Report submitted to DoT.
→ Refer to ChelleCare
OPTION 2
DTMI On-Road Test
A DoT-administered practical driving test conducted by their own driving assessor.
→ Refer to DTMI
Not sure? Take a look at our Referrer Guide. If you have clinical concerns about how a condition affects driving performance, choose the OT assessment. If the patient is medically stable and you just need a practical skill check, the DTMI option may suit better. Call us on (08) 6383 7811 or DoT on 13 11 56 if you'd like to talk it through
Ready to refer or find out more?
Submit a referral online or email us at info@chellecare.com.au — we'll point you in the right direction.
ChelleCare
SERVICES
Occupational Therapy for families across the South West of WA.
📍 Suite 2, 258 Bussell Highway, West Busselton, WA
📞 (08) 6383 7811
