ILC Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment Service
An Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment may be needed to find out a person's fitness to drive or the impact of a person's disability on commencing or returning to driving. Assessments are conducted by a Driver Trained Occupational Therapist and include a vision assessment, clinical off road assessment and practical on road driving trial. The driving trial is generally done together with a driving instructor experienced in rehabilitation.
The Independent Living Centre (ILC) service includes
- ILC Fee for Service (FFS) Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment and
- ILC Disability Equipment Grant (DEG) Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment
ILC Fee for Service (FFS) Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment
From 1st July 2009, the ILC has provided Fee for Service Occupational Therapy Driver Assessments, in response to the temporary closure of Driver Access, Private OT Driver Assessment service in North Perth.
Please note fees apply for this service.
Download ILC FFS Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment Referral Form PDF
Download ILC FFS Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment Referral Form Word
Private Health Insurance rebate may be available with appropriate ancillary cover. Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Program rebate may apply (discuss with GP at time of referral).
ILC Disability Equipment Grant (DEG) Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment
The ILC Disability Equipment Grant program provides subsidised Occupational Therapy Driver Assessments for eligible clients who are likely to require vehicle modifications.
Download ILC DEG Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment Referral Form PDF
Download ILC DEG Occupational Therpay Driver Assessment Referral Form Word
Please contact the ILC Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment Service for more information.