Driver Rehabilitation
Regain Independence and Confidence Behind the Wheel with Personalised Driver Rehabilitation
At Sigma Therapies, we offer comprehensive Driver Rehabilitation services to help individuals safely return to driving after illness, injury, or a medical condition that may affect their driving ability.
Our Occupational Therapists work with individuals to assess driving skills, recommend modifications or adaptive equipment, and provide training to ensure safe and confident driving.
Whether you’re looking to regain your driving independence or adjust to new physical challenges, our personalised driver rehabilitation programs are designed to support your journey back to the road.
What is Driver Rehabilitation?
Driver rehabilitation is a specialised service that supports individuals who have experienced physical, cognitive, or sensory changes that impact their ability to drive. Through a combination of assessments, training, and adaptive strategies, our Occupational Therapists help individuals regain or maintain their driving independence.
Our services are ideal for those recovering from injury, managing age-related changes, or adjusting to disabilities.
At Sigma Therapies, we focus on assessing your current abilities, identifying any challenges, and providing the tools and training needed to drive safely and confidently.
How Our Driver Rehabilitation Services Can Help You
Our driver rehabilitation services are designed to help individuals with a variety of needs, including:

Post-Injury or Surgery Driving Rehabilitation:
If you’ve been injured or undergone surgery, we assess your readiness to return to driving and provide strategies or equipment to help you drive safely.
Adjusting to Physical Changes:
For individuals with mobility or physical limitations, we recommend modifications such as hand controls, steering aids, or adaptive seating to support safe driving.
Cognitive or Sensory Impairments:
We assess how cognitive or sensory impairments, such as vision or reaction time issues, may affect driving, and provide training or equipment to enhance safety.
Age-Related Changes:
For older adults experiencing age-related declines in strength, reaction time, or vision, we provide assessments and recommend strategies to maintain safe driving for as long as possible.
Confidence Building:
For those who have lost confidence in their driving abilities due to a medical condition or long period of non-driving, we provide training and support to build your confidence on the road.
Adjusting to Physical Changes
Cognitive or Sensory Impairments
Confidence Building
What’s Involved in Driver Rehabilitation?
Our driver rehabilitation process is thorough and personalised to each individual’s needs, ensuring a comprehensive approach to safe driving. The process typically includes:
Initial Consultation and Assessment:
We begin with a detailed assessment of your physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities to evaluate your readiness for driving. This may include assessing strength, coordination, reaction time, vision, and decision-making skills.
On-Road Assessment:
In collaboration with a driving instructor, we conduct an on-road driving assessment to observe your driving skills in real-world conditions. This helps us identify any areas where support or adaptive equipment may be needed.
Adaptive Equipment Recommendations:
If necessary, we recommend modifications to your vehicle, such as hand controls, pedal extensions, or specialised mirrors, to ensure that your driving is safe and comfortable.
Driver Training:
For individuals needing support with specific driving skills, we provide one-on-one training to improve reaction times, manoeuvring, and decision-making on the road. This training is customised to your needs and goals.
Coordination with Medical Professionals:
We work closely with your healthcare providers to ensure that any medical conditions affecting your driving are managed and monitored. We may also provide reports to licensing authorities as required.
Why Choose Sigma Therapies for Driver Rehabilitation?
At Sigma Therapies, we understand that driving is an essential part of maintaining independence and quality of life. Our Occupational Therapists are experienced in helping individuals with diverse needs regain their confidence and independence on the road, using a personalised and compassionate approach.
Experienced Occupational Therapists
Our team has extensive experience in driver rehabilitation and is skilled in assessing physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities related to driving.
Personalised Approach
We tailor our rehabilitation programs to meet your specific challenges and goals, ensuring that you receive the right support to get back behind the wheel safely.
Collaborative Support
We work closely with driving instructors, medical professionals, and licensing authorities to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to driver rehabilitation.
Adaptive Equipment Expertise
Our Occupational Therapists are knowledgeable about the latest adaptive driving equipment and can recommend the best solutions to meet your needs.
Is Driver Rehabilitation Covered by Medicare?
Driver rehabilitation services are typically not covered by Medicare, but may be funded through NDIS for eligible participants or WorkCover in cases of workplace-related injuries.
Some private health insurance policies may also cover Occupational Therapy services related to driver rehabilitation.
We recommend discussing your funding options with your healthcare provider, NDIS planner, or insurance representative to explore available options.