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25.01.2022 Given the stage 3 restrictions issued by the Australian Federal Government directing Australians to limit contact with one another, the NSWDTA is strongly recommending its members to cease all driver training and assessing immediately. This is the latest update from the NSW DTA https://nswdta.com.au/covid-19/

22.01.2022 Join us for an informal discussion on planning a return to driving assessments as restrictions start to lift. Registrations are available for driver trained OTs and their driving instructors. The link for registration is in the comments.

21.01.2022 We have updated the COVID-19 page on our website to include a link to the Risk Assessment that was developed following our last zoom meeting. This may be useful for Driver Trained OT's resuming assessments as restrictions start to lift. This should be used as a guide only and you will need to consider how this applies to your own individual practice and circumstances. ... At all times ensure that you remain up to date with state and federal guidelines and put in place all reasonable measures to prevent the spread of the virus. https://www.otdrivereducation.com.au/covid-19 See more

21.01.2022 Apologies everyone. We are having some technical difficulties and today’s session will not be going ahead. We will try and reschedule for next week. Sorry for any inconvenience.

21.01.2022 Our final On The Road Again online networking meeting will be on 9 December 2020 at 4.30 p.m. As always, attendance is free but registration is required. Come along and join in some friendly and helpful discussion about any issues relating to driving and OT. Christmas attire and drinks optional!... Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIodOmorjwvH9IHVJh5jBhXiwQgptXSH

20.01.2022 We have had an overwhelming response to our first webinar for 2020, which is now full! If you missed out, dont panic!! The webinars will be running on a monthly basis and we will release the details, and open registrations for the March event shortly. If you are not already on our mailing list, email us at [email protected] to register your interest and be among the first to receive notices of upcoming CPD opportunities.

20.01.2022 Last week we held a very successful zoom meeting with a group of Driver Assessor OT's and Driving Instructors from NSW, Victoria and Queensland to discuss the challenges of safely resuming OT Driving Assessments and driver rehab programmes in the current COVID-19 climate. The following guide for OT's considering resuming assessments has come out of the discussion at that meeting; thanks to everyone who participated. Remember to monitor advice from state and federal authorities and consider your own situation when making decisions about restarting assessments in your own practice. (Click the image to see the full document)

19.01.2022 We had a fantastic first On The Road Again online meeting last week; thanks to everyone who participated. It was lovely to see such a broad cross-section of the driving OT community represented and to see such willingness to share their knowledge and provide support. Our aim with this group, as with everything we do here at OT Driver Ed is to promote an environment where people can feel supported and be comfortable enough to seek out help when they need it. On the Road Agai...n will meet online every 6 weeks with the next meeting on 16 September 2020. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0kc-yrqjgpHtN6A7vNbn8EInVqYtI6t After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

19.01.2022 We've had an overwhelming response and all webinars are now full and registrations are closed. We will be emailing confirmation to everyone who has registered later today.

18.01.2022 The latest COVID-19 updates relating to driving are now available on the OT Australia website https://otaus.com.au//covid-19/information-for-ot-driving-

18.01.2022 ***UPDATE - we have had an overwhelming response to the webinar which is now full. Thanks to everyone who has registered and to everyone else who missed out stay tuned for details of the March webinar which will be released soon. If you are not already on our mailing list, email us to register your interest and be among the first to receive notices of upcoming CPD opportunities. *** In 2020 we will be offering a free monthly programme of webinars on clinical topics for Drive...r Assessor OT's. The sessions will run for up to 1 hour and will be practical in focus and include a case presentation and the opportunity to bring along your own case study or questions to discuss with a group of fellow clinicians. Webinars will be run using Zoom and numbers will be limited to ensure a quality learning experience for everyone involved. Sessions will only be available to Driver Assessor OT's who are current practicing. Details for the first session are: Topic - The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Scripting Hand controls. Date - Friday 7th February 2020 Time - 12.30 p.m. Please email us at [email protected] to secure your place or to register your interest in future webinars.

15.01.2022 Life as we know it has certainly been turned upside down over the last week or two and we hope everyone is doing ok at the moment. A big question from Driver Assessor OTs this week has been whether we should continue with driving assessments in light of the announcement that OT is considered an essential service. Current social distancing guidelines call for 1 person per 4 square metres for inside gatherings.... Considering that an on-road assessment requires 3 people to be in the vehicle in a confined space, weve gotten out our tape measures and measured a few vehicles to help make a decision on this. Most vehicles have less than 2 square metres internal space. Even with the most stringent use of PPE and infection control procedures you cannot eliminate the risk of transmission in such a confined space. There has been talk of continuing with off-road assessments via telehealth in the interim and completing on-road assessments at a later date. Weve put together a list of things to consider when applying telehealth to a driving assessment: How will you modify the off road assessment to ensure you are still completing a thorough assessment that complies with the competency standards? If you feel you can complete a thorough off road assessment, consider how much time delay is reasonable between completing the off road assessment and the on road assessment, given that you can't complete an on road assessment via telehealth? This is our personal opinion and we would be interested to hear your thoughts on this. Lyndall and Michelle

14.01.2022 NSW Health have advised that masks should be worn by all health professionals for face to face treatment that breaches the 1.5m social distancing. Although this only applies to NSW Health employees it is a good general guide for everyone to follow, especially considering that social distancing cannot be maintained during driving assessments.

14.01.2022 Our final On The Road Again online networking meeting will be on 9 December 2020 at 4.30 p.m. As always, attendance is free but registration is required. Come along and join in some friendly and helpful discussion about any issues relating to driving and OT. Christmas attire and drinks optional!... Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIodOmorjwvH9IHVJh5jBhXiwQgptXSH

14.01.2022 We’ve had a few spots open up in this weeks webinar (Friday at 12.30 pm) if anyone is interested. If you were registered for this and didn’t reply to the RSVP email which was sent two weeks ago you will need to register your interest again. If you did RSVP your spot is secure. If you would like to get involved please send an email to [email protected] ASAP.

13.01.2022 2020 OT Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Course from Central Queensland University and Swinburne University of Technology. We are excited to be a part of this course, which on successful completion will provide you with competency to complete OT Driver Assessments throughout Australia.

13.01.2022 OT Australia have added a landing page on the website for all information relating to the impact of COVID-19 on OT Driving Assessments. This currently includes information NSW, QLD, VIC and TAS and will be updated as additional information becomes available. https://www.otaus.com.au//information-for-ot-driving-asses

11.01.2022 Happy OT Week! Come along to our virtual wine and cheese afternoon on Wednesday 28 October 2020 to celebrate all things Driver OT related. 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride so far, but join us in celebrating making it out the other side. ... The event is only for Driver Trained OT's and is free but registration is essential. #thisisOT Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZItceGurDkjH9WDcelFn3o5KGPL__CRM

11.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who has registered for our Driver Assessment Report Writing webinar being held next week. This is now full and we are looking forward to sharing some hints and tips for great report writing. We will be opening registrations for the remaining webinars later this week. Places have been filling quickly and there are some great sessions coming up so stay tuned for that.

10.01.2022 Did you know that we offer mentoring and clinical supervision to Driver Trained OT's? Continuing professional development is something that we take very seriously here at OT Driver Ed, in fact it was the reason that we developed the business in the first place. At OT Driver Ed we offer clinical supervision provided by driver trained OT's with over 20 years experience working in this field in Australia. ... We have a shared passion for ensuring that OTs working in this field are supported to provide quality assessments resulting in optimal client outcomes. Supervision and mentoring can include professional development planning, clinical reviews, case reviews and performance reviews against the Australian Competency Standards for OT Driving Assessors. Details of our costs and packages including our current special offer are available here: https://www.otdrivereducation.com.au/clinical-supervision-a

09.01.2022 Are you a driving OT who'd like the chance to network informally with fellow driving OT's from around Australia? We know that working as a driving OT often means you are working in solo practice which can be isolating. Driving OT's frequently tell us that they appreciate the opportunity to catch up with other driving OT's to discuss a variety of topics. This has never been more important than it has been this year. Following on from the success of our recent Wine and Chees...e COVID zoom chats and to build on feedback from participants in our series of free webinars, OT Driver Ed is pleased to invite you to our new online networking event - On The Road Again. A time to sit back and informally chat about OT Driver Assessment and rehab with other therapists who understand those first time driving highs, the lows of driving cessation and everything in between. Share your driving assessment adventures with like minded OT's. Join us on Wednesday 5th August 2020 at 4:30pm. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0pdOGgrzopHtec5HC5UvNZyHQ9s2gT2 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

08.01.2022 The registration link for this event is in the comments below.

04.01.2022 Registrations for the full 2020 calendar of webinars for OT Driver Assessor OT's are now open. Details can be found under the event tab on this page or on our website www.otdrivereducation.com.au/webinars To secure your place please email us at [email protected]... Places are limited and some sessions are already full.

03.01.2022 Good news for NSW

02.01.2022 A few weeks ago Michelle spent time discussing the impact of hand and upper limb injuries on driving with the team @handinjurytrauma Feel free to contact us to arrange an inservice or training for your team. #otdrivered... #otdrivereducation #drivingassessment #ot #occupationaltherapy #drivertrainedot #cpd #workshop #disabilitydriving #vehiclemodifications See more

01.01.2022 OT Australia are currently seeking contributions from driver trained OTs for their submission to the Australian Parliament Inquiry into Road Safety. Please forward any feedback to [email protected] by 30 January 2020. The inquiry's terms of reference can be found here: https://www.aph.gov.au//Road/RoadSafety/Terms_of_Reference

01.01.2022 The latest updates to Driver Testing at Services NSW can be found here https://www.service.nsw.gov.au//driver-testing-and-covid-19