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Driver Wellness Service

Arthritis ACT is now offering driver screening services to ACT and NSW residents, performed by our Occupational Therapy Driver Assessor.

What is Driver Screening?

Driver screening is an assessment process for anyone who has a medical condition, disability or injury that may impact on their ability to drive safely. Our qualified and registered Occupational Therapy Driver Assessor will assess a person’s vision, physical and cognitive abilities related to driving.

Providing:

Off road screening

Off road assessments are performed onsite at an ArthritisACT Office location (Bruce or Pearce). By clinic appointment only. Off road assessments are eligible for Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) Medicare rebate.

On road screening

On road assessments are performed in a vehicle with our occupational therapist and a driving instructor. An Off Road assessment must be done prior to the on road assessment.

No referral needed

To be eligible for an occupational therapy driver assessment you must be:

What to bring to your appointment

Results

The results of the driver screening assessment are discussed with you, your support person and your doctor as appropriate.

Reports

Reports are sent to:

Fees

Off road $200

On road $950

For enquiries or to make a booking- please call 1800 011 041

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