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A close-up of a Queensland driver licence card , condition code visible.

What Do the Condition Codes on My Queensland Licence Actually Mean?
What Do the Condition Codes on My Queensland Licence Actually Mean?

Learn what condition codes like A, S and V mean on a Queensland licence, and how they connect to your assessment findings.

 A middle-aged person checking a blood glucose monitor on the console of a parked car, keys visible, natural daylight.

Can You Drive with Diabetes in Queensland?
Can You Drive with Diabetes in Queensland?

Learn when diabetes must be reported to TMR, how hypoglycaemia affects driving, and when an OT assessment helps

 a report on a desk beside a pair of reading glasses and a set of car keys

What Happens After Your OT Driving Assessment?
What Happens After Your OT Driving Assessment?

The drive is over. Learn what you are told on the day, where the report goes, who makes the decision about your licence, and what the outcomes can be.

older woman adjusting her rear view mirror before setting off

How Do I Prepare for an OT Driving Assessment?
How Do I Prepare for an OT Driving Assessment?

Booked an OT driving assessment? Practical steps to give yourself the best chance, what to bring, and the mistakes that make people do worse than they should.

Individuals boarding the G:link tram at a Gold Coast station

Getting Around the Gold Coast Without Driving
Getting Around the Gold Coast Without Driving

Stopped driving, or preparing to? A practical guide to transport on the Gold Coast, including concessions, community transport, the tram and the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.

older man in the driver's seat of a parked car, looking thoughtfully out the windscreen

How Do You Know When It Is Time to Get Your Driving Checked?
How Do You Know When It Is Time to Get Your Driving Checked?

Not sure whether your driving, or a family member's, still measures up? Twelve practical signs worth paying attention to, and what to do about them.

woman in her forties resting her hand on a steering wheel, parked car, late afternoon light

Driving with Multiple Sclerosis in Queensland
Driving with Multiple Sclerosis in Queensland

Living with MS in Queensland? Learn what you must tell TMR, how fatigue and vision changes affect driving, and what happens in an OT driving assessment.

road sign marking the Queensland and New South Wales border near Tweed Heads

Living Near the Border: Which State's Driving Rules Apply to You?
Living Near the Border: Which State's Driving Rules Apply to You?

Living at Tweed Heads, Byron Bay or Ballina? Learn whether TMR or Transport for NSW handles your licence, which form your GP fills in, and how to book an assessment.

older woman having an eye test at an optometrist, chin on the machine rest

Eyesight and Driving in Queensland
Eyesight and Driving in Queensland

What eyesight do you need to drive in Queensland? Learn the vision standards, what happens with cataracts, glaucoma or vision loss after a stroke, and when an OT assessment is needed.

young adult with a physical disability seated in the driver's seat of a car, hands on a modified steering aid

Driving with Cerebral Palsy in Queensland
Driving with Cerebral Palsy in Queensland

Can you drive with cerebral palsy? Learn how an OT driving assessment works in Queensland, what modifications are available, and how NDIS funding fits in.

person sitting on the edge of a bed in morning light, hand to their head

Can You Drive with Epilepsy in Queensland?
Can You Drive with Epilepsy in Queensland?

Had a seizure in Queensland? Learn how long you cannot drive, what you must tell TMR, and when an OT driving assessment is needed.

adult daughter sitting with her elderly father at a kitchen table, paperwork between them

A Parent Has Been Diagnosed with Dementia and Still Drives. What Now?
A Parent Has Been Diagnosed with Dementia and Still Drives. What Now?

A parent or partner has been diagnosed with dementia and still drives. Learn what Queensland law requires, who has to report it, and what happens next.

sleep apnoea visualisation

Sleep Apnoea and Driving in Queensland
Sleep Apnoea and Driving in Queensland

Diagnosed with sleep apnoea in Queensland? Learn when you must report it to TMR, what the rules say about daytime sleepiness and CPAP, and when a driving assessment is needed.

individual driving car with vehicle modifications

Vehicle Modifications for Drivers in Queensland: How the Process Works
Vehicle Modifications for Drivers in Queensland: How the Process Works

Need hand controls or other vehicle modifications in Queensland? Learn what is available, how TMR approval works, who pays, and why the OT assessment comes first.

wheelchair user with a spinal cord injury using an accessible vanity

Spinal Cord Injury and Driving in Queensland
Spinal Cord Injury and Driving in Queensland

Can you drive after a spinal cord injury in Queensland? Learn about hand controls, the OT driving assessment, NDIS and NIISQ funding, and how to get back on the road.

man staring at camera for photo who has had a brain injury

Driving After a Brain Injury in Queensland: Getting Back on the Road
Driving After a Brain Injury in Queensland: Getting Back on the Road

Had a brain injury and want to drive again in Queensland? Learn the reporting rules, how long to wait, and what happens in an OT driving assessment on the Gold Coast.

person with a tremor using a spoon

Driving with Parkinson's in Queensland: What You Need to Know
Driving with Parkinson's in Queensland: What You Need to Know

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in Queensland? Learn what you must tell Transport and Main Roads, how Parkinson's affects driving, and what happens in an OT driving assessment.

older driver smiling behind the wheel

Driving Over 75 in Queensland: What You Need to Do
Driving Over 75 in Queensland: What You Need to Do

Turning 75 in Queensland? You need a medical certificate to keep driving. Learn what your doctor checks, whether you need a driving test, and when an OT assessment is needed.

elderly father with his daughter holding hands

Worried About a Parent's Driving on the Gold Coast? A Guide for Families
Worried About a Parent's Driving on the Gold Coast? A Guide for Families

Concerned about an ageing parent's driving on the Gold Coast? Practical advice on when to have the conversation, how to involve their GP, and how an OT driving assessment can help.

doctors stanidng bedside for a patient reviewing medical history

A GP's Guide to Referring for an OT Driving Assessment in Queensland
A GP's Guide to Referring for an OT Driving Assessment in Queensland

A clinical guide for GPs on when and how to refer patients for an OT driving assessment in Queensland, including Form F3712 and Austroads standards.

woman with her hand over her forehead

Driving After a Stroke in Queensland: What You Need to Know
Driving After a Stroke in Queensland: What You Need to Know

Had a stroke and wondering about driving in Queensland? Learn about the rules, the OT driving assessment process, and what outcomes to expect on the Gold Coast and surrounds.

allied health professional with older adult client

How Much Does an OT Driving Assessment Cost in Queensland? Funding Options Explained
How Much Does an OT Driving Assessment Cost in Queensland? Funding Options Explained

How much does an OT driving assessment cost in Queensland? Learn about NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, DVA, and Medicare funding options on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas.

Older woman with an allied health professional

Dementia and Driving in Queensland: The Assessment Process Explained
Dementia and Driving in Queensland: The Assessment Process Explained

Can you drive with dementia in Queensland? Learn about the reporting requirements, the OT assessment process, and how to support a loved one on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas

Four young adults with disabilities seated next to each other

Learning to Drive with a Disability on the Gold Coast: How an OT Can Help
Learning to Drive with a Disability on the Gold Coast: How an OT Can Help

Want to learn to drive but have a disability? Learn how an OT assessment on the Gold Coast can evaluate your potential to drive, what supports are available, and how NDIS funding works.

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Logo

Reporting a Medical Condition to Queensland Transport: What Drivers Need to Know
Reporting a Medical Condition to Queensland Transport: What Drivers Need to Know

Do you need to report your medical condition to Queensland Transport and Main Roads? Learn which conditions must be declared, how the process works, and what happens next.

Older male driver sat in a vehicle smiling with a older female in the passenger seat also smiling

OT Driving Assessment on the Gold Coast: What to Expect and How to Book
OT Driving Assessment on the Gold Coast: What to Expect and How to Book

Looking for an OT driving assessment on the Gold Coast? Learn what to expect, how much it costs, and how to book a mobile assessment that comes to you.

older lady sitting in the drivers seat, hands in her head, looking overwhelmed.

How Do Cognitive Skills Affect Driving? What the OT Is Actually Assessing
How Do Cognitive Skills Affect Driving? What the OT Is Actually Assessing

What cognitive skills does driving require, and what is the OT actually testing during a driving assessment? A clear explanation of attention, processing speed, decision-making, and more.

a young adult in the driver seat of a vehicle, on the horn, visibly frustrated with (likely) another vehicle

ADHD and Driving: What Learner Drivers and Families Need to Know
ADHD and Driving: What Learner Drivers and Families Need to Know

How does ADHD affect driving? Learn about the challenges, the role of medication, and how an OT assessment can help learner drivers with ADHD get on the road safely in NSW.

NSW iCare logo

iCare and OT Driving Assessments: What's Covered and How It Works
iCare and OT Driving Assessments: What's Covered and How It Works

Injured in an accident and need an OT driving assessment? Learn how iCare funds assessments, vehicle modifications, and driving rehabilitation in NSW.

Young adult in the drivers seat of a vehicle, smiling, holding L plates.

Learning to Drive with a Disability: How an OT Can Help You Get Started
Learning to Drive with a Disability: How an OT Can Help You Get Started

Want to learn to drive but have a disability? Learn how an OT assessment can evaluate your potential to drive, what supports are available, and how NDIS funding works in NSW.

Transport for NSW logo

What Is the Fitness to Drive Form? A Guide for Patients in NSW
What Is the Fitness to Drive Form? A Guide for Patients in NSW

Been told you need a Fitness to Drive form? Learn what it is, who fills it out, what happens after it's submitted, and how it connects to an OT driving assessment in NSW.

middle aged man with paraplegia in a wheelchair laughing with his daughter in a field

Spinal Cord Injury and Driving: Getting Back Behind the Wheel
Spinal Cord Injury and Driving: Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Can you drive after a spinal cord injury? Learn about vehicle modifications, the OT driving assessment process, NDIS and iCare funding, and how to get your licence back in NSW.

diabetes and healthy lifestyle

Can I Drive with Diabetes in NSW? What You Need to Know
Can I Drive with Diabetes in NSW? What You Need to Know

Can you drive with diabetes in NSW? Learn about the rules for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypoglycaemia risks, licence conditions, and when an OT driving assessment may be needed.

below the knee lower limb amputation unilateral, patient sitting in hospital with therapist examining prosthesis

Driving After a Lower Limb Amputation: The OT Assessment and Vehicle Modification Process
Driving After a Lower Limb Amputation: The OT Assessment and Vehicle Modification Process

Can you drive after a leg amputation? Learn about vehicle modifications, the OT driving assessment process, and funding through iCare, NDIS, and DVA in NSW.

NSW licence with class C and condition S.

Licence Conditions After an OT Driving Assessment: What They Mean and How They Work
Licence Conditions After an OT Driving Assessment: What They Mean and How They Work

What are licence conditions? Learn about daytime-only driving, area restrictions, automatic-only conditions, and how they're applied after an OT driving assessment in NSW.

Older driver driving a vehicle. Image of a licence is also superimposed to the photo.

Do I Need to Report My Medical Condition to Transport for NSW?
Do I Need to Report My Medical Condition to Transport for NSW?

Do you need to report your medical condition to Transport for NSW? Learn which conditions must be declared, how to report, and what happens next.

Close up shot of an individuals knees who has had total knee replacement surgeries, with fresh scarring present.

Can I Drive After Surgery in NSW? What You Need to Know
Can I Drive After Surgery in NSW? What You Need to Know

Wondering when you can drive after surgery in NSW? Learn about anaesthetic rules, driving with a cast, joint replacements, and when an OT driving assessment may be needed.

Male seated in the driver seat of a vehicle fitted with modified steering controls for driving.

Vehicle Modifications for Driving with a Disability: What's Available and How to Get Them
Vehicle Modifications for Driving with a Disability: What's Available and How to Get Them

Need vehicle modifications to drive safely? Learn about hand controls, left-foot accelerators, steering aids, and how an OT driving assessment fits into the process in NSW.

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month banner

Driving with Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know About the OT Assessment
Driving with Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know About the OT Assessment

Can you drive with multiple sclerosis? Learn how MS affects driving, what NSW rules apply, and what happens during an OT driving assessment.

A variety of blister pack medication on a table

Driving and Medications: Can Your Prescription Affect Your Licence?
Driving and Medications: Can Your Prescription Affect Your Licence?

Can your medication affect your ability to drive legally in NSW? Learn which medications may impact driving, your legal obligations, and when an OT assessment may be needed.

Man hoding a mobile phone with the screen saying "Your Booking is Confirmed"

Your OT Driving Assessment Is Booked: What to Expect on the Day
Your OT Driving Assessment Is Booked: What to Expect on the Day

Your OT driving assessment is booked. Here's exactly what happens on the day, what to bring, how long it takes, and how to prepare.

Adolescent in the passenger seat of a vehicle, and an adult in the driver seat.

Driving with an Intellectual Disability: The OT Assessment Process
Driving with an Intellectual Disability: The OT Assessment Process

Can people with an intellectual disability learn to drive? Learn how OT assessments support learner drivers, what the process involves, and how NDIS funding works.

Older gentleman driving a vehicle

Older Driver Licence Renewals vs OT Driving Assessments: What's the Difference?
Older Driver Licence Renewals vs OT Driving Assessments: What's the Difference?

Confused about older driver licence renewals and OT driving assessments in NSW? Learn the difference between the annual medical review, the older driver test, and a fitness-to-drive OT assessment.

Photo of a female doctor wearing scrubs.

A GP's Guide to Referring for an OT Driving Assessment in NSW
A GP's Guide to Referring for an OT Driving Assessment in NSW

A clinical guide for GPs on when and how to refer patients for an OT driving assessment in NSW, including the Fitness to Drive form and Austroads standards.

Dad in passenger seat of vehicle, son in drivers seat.

Autism and Driving: How an OT Driving Assessment Can Help
Autism and Driving: How an OT Driving Assessment Can Help

Can people with autism drive? Learn how OT driving assessments support learner drivers with autism, what the process involves, and how NDIS funding works.

Older couple jogging outside, Parkinson's Disease

Driving with Parkinson's Disease: When You Need an OT Assessment
Driving with Parkinson's Disease: When You Need an OT Assessment

Can you drive with Parkinson's disease? Learn about NSW driving rules, how Parkinson's affects driving, and what happens during an OT driving assessment.

Older woman completing a crosswork to promote brain health, function and reduce dementia risk

Dementia and Driving in NSW: The Assessment Process Explained
Dementia and Driving in NSW: The Assessment Process Explained

Can you drive with dementia? Understand the NSW assessment process, what the OT looks for, and how to support a loved one.

Senior male receiving physical therapy walking after a stroke

Driving After a Stroke: What You Need to Know About the OT Assessment in NSW
Driving After a Stroke: What You Need to Know About the OT Assessment in NSW

Had a stroke and wondering about driving? Learn about NSW rules, the OT driving assessment process, and what outcomes to expect.

Older driver behind the wheel of a vehicle

OT Driving Assessment in Sydney: What to Expect and How to Book
OT Driving Assessment in Sydney: What to Expect and How to Book

Looking for an OT driving assessment in Sydney? Learn what to expect, how much it costs, and how to book a mobile assessment that comes to you.

Younger driver putting on her seatbelt while seated in a vehicle, with an instructor in the passenger seat

What Is an OT Driving Assessment? A Complete Guide for NSW
What Is an OT Driving Assessment? A Complete Guide for NSW

Everything you need to know about OT driving assessments in NSW: what they involve, who needs one, what it costs, and what happens afterwards.

Two health professionals looking at a cross-sectional image of the brain

Driving After a Brain Injury: Returning to the Road Safely
Driving After a Brain Injury: Returning to the Road Safely

Can you drive after a brain injury? Learn about NSW rules, the OT driving assessment process, and what returning to driving looks like.

A daughter with her hands over the shoulders of her elderly parents, smiling

Helping a Parent Stop Driving: A Guide for Families
Helping a Parent Stop Driving: A Guide for Families

Worried about an ageing parent's driving? Practical advice on when to have the conversation, how to involve their GP, and how an OT driving assessment can help.

Woman dizzy with arm against wall, holding head

Can You Drive with Epilepsy in NSW? The Rules and the Assessment Explained
Can You Drive with Epilepsy in NSW? The Rules and the Assessment Explained

Can you drive with epilepsy in NSW? Learn about the non-driving period after a seizure, licence conditions, and when an OT driving assessment is required.

Disappointed older couple sitting on the couch.

What Happens If You Fail an OT Driving Assessment?
What Happens If You Fail an OT Driving Assessment?

Worried about the outcome of your OT driving assessment? Learn what "failing" actually means, the possible outcomes, and what to do if your licence is cancelled.

An individual tapping their card on an EFTPOS terminal.

How Much Does an OT Driving Assessment Cost? Funding Options Explained
How Much Does an OT Driving Assessment Cost? Funding Options Explained

How much does an OT driving assessment cost in NSW? Learn about NDIS, iCare, DVA, and private funding options.

A close-up of a Queensland driver licence card , condition code visible.

What Do the Condition Codes on My Queensland Licence Actually Mean?

Learn what condition codes like A, S and V mean on a Queensland licence, and how they connect to your assessment findings.

 A middle-aged person checking a blood glucose monitor on the console of a parked car, keys visible, natural daylight.

Can You Drive with Diabetes in Queensland?

Learn when diabetes must be reported to TMR, how hypoglycaemia affects driving, and when an OT assessment helps

 a report on a desk beside a pair of reading glasses and a set of car keys

What Happens After Your OT Driving Assessment?

The drive is over. Learn what you are told on the day, where the report goes, who makes the decision about your licence, and what the outcomes can be.

older woman adjusting her rear view mirror before setting off

How Do I Prepare for an OT Driving Assessment?

Booked an OT driving assessment? Practical steps to give yourself the best chance, what to bring, and the mistakes that make people do worse than they should.

Individuals boarding the G:link tram at a Gold Coast station

Getting Around the Gold Coast Without Driving

Stopped driving, or preparing to? A practical guide to transport on the Gold Coast, including concessions, community transport, the tram and the Taxi Subsidy Scheme.

older man in the driver's seat of a parked car, looking thoughtfully out the windscreen

How Do You Know When It Is Time to Get Your Driving Checked?

Not sure whether your driving, or a family member's, still measures up? Twelve practical signs worth paying attention to, and what to do about them.

woman in her forties resting her hand on a steering wheel, parked car, late afternoon light

Driving with Multiple Sclerosis in Queensland

Living with MS in Queensland? Learn what you must tell TMR, how fatigue and vision changes affect driving, and what happens in an OT driving assessment.

road sign marking the Queensland and New South Wales border near Tweed Heads

Living Near the Border: Which State's Driving Rules Apply to You?

Living at Tweed Heads, Byron Bay or Ballina? Learn whether TMR or Transport for NSW handles your licence, which form your GP fills in, and how to book an assessment.

older woman having an eye test at an optometrist, chin on the machine rest

Eyesight and Driving in Queensland

What eyesight do you need to drive in Queensland? Learn the vision standards, what happens with cataracts, glaucoma or vision loss after a stroke, and when an OT assessment is needed.

young adult with a physical disability seated in the driver's seat of a car, hands on a modified steering aid

Driving with Cerebral Palsy in Queensland

Can you drive with cerebral palsy? Learn how an OT driving assessment works in Queensland, what modifications are available, and how NDIS funding fits in.

person sitting on the edge of a bed in morning light, hand to their head

Can You Drive with Epilepsy in Queensland?

Had a seizure in Queensland? Learn how long you cannot drive, what you must tell TMR, and when an OT driving assessment is needed.

adult daughter sitting with her elderly father at a kitchen table, paperwork between them

A Parent Has Been Diagnosed with Dementia and Still Drives. What Now?

A parent or partner has been diagnosed with dementia and still drives. Learn what Queensland law requires, who has to report it, and what happens next.

sleep apnoea visualisation

Sleep Apnoea and Driving in Queensland

Diagnosed with sleep apnoea in Queensland? Learn when you must report it to TMR, what the rules say about daytime sleepiness and CPAP, and when a driving assessment is needed.

individual driving car with vehicle modifications

Vehicle Modifications for Drivers in Queensland: How the Process Works

Need hand controls or other vehicle modifications in Queensland? Learn what is available, how TMR approval works, who pays, and why the OT assessment comes first.

wheelchair user with a spinal cord injury using an accessible vanity

Spinal Cord Injury and Driving in Queensland

Can you drive after a spinal cord injury in Queensland? Learn about hand controls, the OT driving assessment, NDIS and NIISQ funding, and how to get back on the road.

man staring at camera for photo who has had a brain injury

Driving After a Brain Injury in Queensland: Getting Back on the Road

Had a brain injury and want to drive again in Queensland? Learn the reporting rules, how long to wait, and what happens in an OT driving assessment on the Gold Coast.

person with a tremor using a spoon

Driving with Parkinson's in Queensland: What You Need to Know

Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in Queensland? Learn what you must tell Transport and Main Roads, how Parkinson's affects driving, and what happens in an OT driving assessment.

older driver smiling behind the wheel

Driving Over 75 in Queensland: What You Need to Do

Turning 75 in Queensland? You need a medical certificate to keep driving. Learn what your doctor checks, whether you need a driving test, and when an OT assessment is needed.

elderly father with his daughter holding hands

Worried About a Parent's Driving on the Gold Coast? A Guide for Families

Concerned about an ageing parent's driving on the Gold Coast? Practical advice on when to have the conversation, how to involve their GP, and how an OT driving assessment can help.

doctors stanidng bedside for a patient reviewing medical history

A GP's Guide to Referring for an OT Driving Assessment in Queensland

A clinical guide for GPs on when and how to refer patients for an OT driving assessment in Queensland, including Form F3712 and Austroads standards.

woman with her hand over her forehead

Driving After a Stroke in Queensland: What You Need to Know

Had a stroke and wondering about driving in Queensland? Learn about the rules, the OT driving assessment process, and what outcomes to expect on the Gold Coast and surrounds.

allied health professional with older adult client

How Much Does an OT Driving Assessment Cost in Queensland? Funding Options Explained

How much does an OT driving assessment cost in Queensland? Learn about NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, DVA, and Medicare funding options on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas.

Older woman with an allied health professional

Dementia and Driving in Queensland: The Assessment Process Explained

Can you drive with dementia in Queensland? Learn about the reporting requirements, the OT assessment process, and how to support a loved one on the Gold Coast and surrounding areas

Four young adults with disabilities seated next to each other

Learning to Drive with a Disability on the Gold Coast: How an OT Can Help

Want to learn to drive but have a disability? Learn how an OT assessment on the Gold Coast can evaluate your potential to drive, what supports are available, and how NDIS funding works.

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Logo

Reporting a Medical Condition to Queensland Transport: What Drivers Need to Know

Do you need to report your medical condition to Queensland Transport and Main Roads? Learn which conditions must be declared, how the process works, and what happens next.

Older male driver sat in a vehicle smiling with a older female in the passenger seat also smiling

OT Driving Assessment on the Gold Coast: What to Expect and How to Book

Looking for an OT driving assessment on the Gold Coast? Learn what to expect, how much it costs, and how to book a mobile assessment that comes to you.

older lady sitting in the drivers seat, hands in her head, looking overwhelmed.

How Do Cognitive Skills Affect Driving? What the OT Is Actually Assessing

What cognitive skills does driving require, and what is the OT actually testing during a driving assessment? A clear explanation of attention, processing speed, decision-making, and more.

a young adult in the driver seat of a vehicle, on the horn, visibly frustrated with (likely) another vehicle

ADHD and Driving: What Learner Drivers and Families Need to Know

How does ADHD affect driving? Learn about the challenges, the role of medication, and how an OT assessment can help learner drivers with ADHD get on the road safely in NSW.

NSW iCare logo

iCare and OT Driving Assessments: What's Covered and How It Works

Injured in an accident and need an OT driving assessment? Learn how iCare funds assessments, vehicle modifications, and driving rehabilitation in NSW.

Young adult in the drivers seat of a vehicle, smiling, holding L plates.

Learning to Drive with a Disability: How an OT Can Help You Get Started

Want to learn to drive but have a disability? Learn how an OT assessment can evaluate your potential to drive, what supports are available, and how NDIS funding works in NSW.

Transport for NSW logo

What Is the Fitness to Drive Form? A Guide for Patients in NSW

Been told you need a Fitness to Drive form? Learn what it is, who fills it out, what happens after it's submitted, and how it connects to an OT driving assessment in NSW.

middle aged man with paraplegia in a wheelchair laughing with his daughter in a field

Spinal Cord Injury and Driving: Getting Back Behind the Wheel

Can you drive after a spinal cord injury? Learn about vehicle modifications, the OT driving assessment process, NDIS and iCare funding, and how to get your licence back in NSW.

diabetes and healthy lifestyle

Can I Drive with Diabetes in NSW? What You Need to Know

Can you drive with diabetes in NSW? Learn about the rules for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypoglycaemia risks, licence conditions, and when an OT driving assessment may be needed.

below the knee lower limb amputation unilateral, patient sitting in hospital with therapist examining prosthesis

Driving After a Lower Limb Amputation: The OT Assessment and Vehicle Modification Process

Can you drive after a leg amputation? Learn about vehicle modifications, the OT driving assessment process, and funding through iCare, NDIS, and DVA in NSW.

NSW licence with class C and condition S.

Licence Conditions After an OT Driving Assessment: What They Mean and How They Work

What are licence conditions? Learn about daytime-only driving, area restrictions, automatic-only conditions, and how they're applied after an OT driving assessment in NSW.

Older driver driving a vehicle. Image of a licence is also superimposed to the photo.

Do I Need to Report My Medical Condition to Transport for NSW?

Do you need to report your medical condition to Transport for NSW? Learn which conditions must be declared, how to report, and what happens next.

Close up shot of an individuals knees who has had total knee replacement surgeries, with fresh scarring present.

Can I Drive After Surgery in NSW? What You Need to Know

Wondering when you can drive after surgery in NSW? Learn about anaesthetic rules, driving with a cast, joint replacements, and when an OT driving assessment may be needed.

Male seated in the driver seat of a vehicle fitted with modified steering controls for driving.

Vehicle Modifications for Driving with a Disability: What's Available and How to Get Them

Need vehicle modifications to drive safely? Learn about hand controls, left-foot accelerators, steering aids, and how an OT driving assessment fits into the process in NSW.

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month banner

Driving with Multiple Sclerosis: What You Need to Know About the OT Assessment

Can you drive with multiple sclerosis? Learn how MS affects driving, what NSW rules apply, and what happens during an OT driving assessment.

A variety of blister pack medication on a table

Driving and Medications: Can Your Prescription Affect Your Licence?

Can your medication affect your ability to drive legally in NSW? Learn which medications may impact driving, your legal obligations, and when an OT assessment may be needed.

Man hoding a mobile phone with the screen saying "Your Booking is Confirmed"

Your OT Driving Assessment Is Booked: What to Expect on the Day

Your OT driving assessment is booked. Here's exactly what happens on the day, what to bring, how long it takes, and how to prepare.

Adolescent in the passenger seat of a vehicle, and an adult in the driver seat.

Driving with an Intellectual Disability: The OT Assessment Process

Can people with an intellectual disability learn to drive? Learn how OT assessments support learner drivers, what the process involves, and how NDIS funding works.

Older gentleman driving a vehicle

Older Driver Licence Renewals vs OT Driving Assessments: What's the Difference?

Confused about older driver licence renewals and OT driving assessments in NSW? Learn the difference between the annual medical review, the older driver test, and a fitness-to-drive OT assessment.

Photo of a female doctor wearing scrubs.

A GP's Guide to Referring for an OT Driving Assessment in NSW

A clinical guide for GPs on when and how to refer patients for an OT driving assessment in NSW, including the Fitness to Drive form and Austroads standards.

Dad in passenger seat of vehicle, son in drivers seat.

Autism and Driving: How an OT Driving Assessment Can Help

Can people with autism drive? Learn how OT driving assessments support learner drivers with autism, what the process involves, and how NDIS funding works.

Older couple jogging outside, Parkinson's Disease

Driving with Parkinson's Disease: When You Need an OT Assessment

Can you drive with Parkinson's disease? Learn about NSW driving rules, how Parkinson's affects driving, and what happens during an OT driving assessment.

Older woman completing a crosswork to promote brain health, function and reduce dementia risk

Dementia and Driving in NSW: The Assessment Process Explained

Can you drive with dementia? Understand the NSW assessment process, what the OT looks for, and how to support a loved one.

Senior male receiving physical therapy walking after a stroke

Driving After a Stroke: What You Need to Know About the OT Assessment in NSW

Had a stroke and wondering about driving? Learn about NSW rules, the OT driving assessment process, and what outcomes to expect.

Older driver behind the wheel of a vehicle

OT Driving Assessment in Sydney: What to Expect and How to Book

Looking for an OT driving assessment in Sydney? Learn what to expect, how much it costs, and how to book a mobile assessment that comes to you.

Younger driver putting on her seatbelt while seated in a vehicle, with an instructor in the passenger seat

What Is an OT Driving Assessment? A Complete Guide for NSW

Everything you need to know about OT driving assessments in NSW: what they involve, who needs one, what it costs, and what happens afterwards.

Two health professionals looking at a cross-sectional image of the brain

Driving After a Brain Injury: Returning to the Road Safely

Can you drive after a brain injury? Learn about NSW rules, the OT driving assessment process, and what returning to driving looks like.

A daughter with her hands over the shoulders of her elderly parents, smiling

Helping a Parent Stop Driving: A Guide for Families

Worried about an ageing parent's driving? Practical advice on when to have the conversation, how to involve their GP, and how an OT driving assessment can help.

Woman dizzy with arm against wall, holding head

Can You Drive with Epilepsy in NSW? The Rules and the Assessment Explained

Can you drive with epilepsy in NSW? Learn about the non-driving period after a seizure, licence conditions, and when an OT driving assessment is required.

Disappointed older couple sitting on the couch.

What Happens If You Fail an OT Driving Assessment?

Worried about the outcome of your OT driving assessment? Learn what "failing" actually means, the possible outcomes, and what to do if your licence is cancelled.

An individual tapping their card on an EFTPOS terminal.

How Much Does an OT Driving Assessment Cost? Funding Options Explained

How much does an OT driving assessment cost in NSW? Learn about NDIS, iCare, DVA, and private funding options.

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