Welcome to The Driving and Health Clinic. We provide specialised assessments and support to help people with medical conditions and disabilities maintain safe driving and independence.
About Us
Driving plays a vital role in people’s lives,
for work, family and social activities.
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Our multidisciplinary team of Rehabilitation Physicians and Occupational Therapists provide evidence-based evaluations, in alignment with the national medical standards that guide the management of drivers with health conditions, to determine fitness to drive and licensing decisions.
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We help drivers with private and commercial vehicle licences.
Our Objectives
The Driving and Health Clinic strives to:
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Recognise the significance of driving in people’s life.
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Help people better understand and manage the implications of their health conditions, treatments and/or disabilities on driving.
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Provide a link between specialist healthcare professionals and the licensing authority.
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Utilise driving instruction, vehicle modifications, aids, equipment and educational resources to maintain driving abilities.
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Utilise methods to maintain driving independence, such as conditional licences, driving restrictions and
self-regulation.
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Provide opportunities for open conversation, understanding
and support.Â
Dr Su-Min Wong
MBBS  BMSc  FAFRM (RACP)
Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Provider Number 435265QK
Occupational Therapists
Nicki Hayball
Occupational Therapist Driving Assessor
Motor Driving Instructor
Provider Number 2571465T
Rehabilitation Physicians
Our Team
Dr Kandegama Subha Senewirathna
MBBS, FAFRM (RACP), AFRACMA
Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Provider Number 470034BW
What We Do
Driving is a complex task that relies on sensory, cognitive and motor functions working together in an integrated way.
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The visual and auditory senses gathering information about the vehicle and surrounding environment, cognitive functions process that information to form driving decisions, and physical actions execute those decisions to operate the vehicle safely in relation to the road.
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At The Driving and Health Clinic, we evaluate these sensory, cognitive and motor functions and the impact of health conditions on driving ability.
Sensory requirements
for driving
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Visual acuity
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Visual fields
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Visual attention
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HearingÂ
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Sensation
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Proprioception
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Kinaesthesia
Cognitive requirements
for driving
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Attention & concentration
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Memory
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Planning
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Judgement
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Divided attention
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Multi-tasking
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Insight & self awareness
Physical requirements
for driving
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Range of movement
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Strength
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Coordination
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Reaction speed
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Endurance
Other factors that may affect driving skillsÂ
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Age
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Driving experienceÂ
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Driving attitude
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Psychological & emotional well beingÂ
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Usual road and traffic conditionsÂ
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Substance use
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Vehicle and equipment characteristics (automatic/manual, braking performance, driver safety technology)
Steps in Assessing
Medical Fitness to Drive
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Understanding the driving needs and historyÂ
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Establishing relevant medical and driving history
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Undertaking preliminary assessment of sensory, cognitive
and physical skills for driving -
Undertaking on-road assessment as required
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Making fitness to drive decisionsÂ
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Reporting to the licensing authority as required
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Sharing the relevant fundings with other health professionals as appropriate
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Follow up and monitoring as appropriate
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Referrals
Referral to The Driving and Health Clinic can be made by:
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Specialist Doctors
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General Practitioners
Costs
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Consultations with the Rehabilitation Physician and Occupational Therapist are billed using a fee for
service schedule
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Clients are eligible for funding assistance through
private health insurance, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, NDIS, LSA, RTWSA or other compensation
Whether following injury, illness or changes in health, we work closely with clients, families and referrers to assess driving capacity, identify support needs, and deliver practical recommendations that balance independence with the safety of both the driver and the broader community.
Contact
Contact Information
Location:
Various locations and mobile on-road assessment service.