Supporting your independence, safety, and confidence in driving and daily life.
Occupational Therapy Driving & Functional Assessments
A letter about your licence, or a change in how you manage at home, can leave you unsure what comes next. Drive & Thrive OT provides mobile occupational therapy driving and functional assessments across Greater Western Sydney, giving you clear, practical information to guide your next steps.
THE DRIVE & THRIVE OT DIFFERENCE
Occupational Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Drive & Thrive OT is a mobile occupational therapy service led by Zenith Williams, providing practical, person-centred assessments that reflect how people function in their everyday environments. Each assessment is completed with care, clarity and respect, recognising that decisions about driving and independence can feel significant and personal. You can read more about our approach and experience on the About page.
What sets the service apart:
- Over 12 years of experience as an occupational therapist with special interests in OT driving and functional capacity assessments
- Mobile assessments across Greater Western Sydney, completed in familiar environments to support comfort and ease during the assessment process.
- Clear, professional reporting that provides functional information to support informed next steps
- Support for a wide range of drivers, including older drivers, drivers returning after a health change, and driver readiness for the neurodivergent population
DIRECTOR’S WORDS
"We support your independence with mobile occupational therapy assessments focused on real-world function, whether that’s driving safely or managing daily activities at home and in the community."
Zenith
Director Drive & Thrive OT
OUR SERVICES
Supporting Your Independence Through Practical, Real-World Assessments
Drive & Thrive OT provides mobile occupational therapy assessments that focus on how people function in everyday environments, on the road, at home, and in the community.
An occupational therapy driving assessment looks at how your health, thinking and physical function relate to driving, for private and commercial licences, and is completed by a qualified occupational therapist. We support older drivers, drivers returning after injury or a medical event, and driver readiness for learners and the neurodivergent population, then provide clear recommendations for your next steps.
A functional capacity assessment is a thorough review of how you manage everyday activities, written up as a clear report. It is often used to support planning, funding requests and service recommendations for you and the people involved in your care.
Occupational therapy assessments to identify appropriate equipment that may support safety and independence.
Assessments focused on improving accessibility and safety within the home environment.
A vehicle modification assessment supports safe access to a vehicle for drivers or passengers with physical or mobility needs, with recommendations to help you get in, out and travel more comfortably.
THE PROCESS
Clear, straightforward steps from referral to assessment
We aim to make the assessment process simple and supportive, with clear communication at each stage so you know what to expect.
Referral received
A referral or enquiry is submitted through our secure online form by an individual, family member or referrer. Once received, the referral is reviewed to confirm the most appropriate assessment type. Referrers can find more detail on our process.
Assessment booked
We make contact to discuss availability, location and any relevant background information. An assessment time is then scheduled at a suitable home or community setting, where appropriate.
Assessment completed
The assessment is completed by a qualified occupational therapist. A professional and comprehensive report is prepared and provided to the relevant parties as required, supporting informed next steps.
Clear, supportive occupational therapy assessments across Greater Sydney
Ready to begin? Whether you are an individual, a family member or a referring professional, we are here to help. Request an assessment through our secure online form, and we will be in touch to confirm the right assessment and a suitable time.
Frequently asked Questions
What is an occupational therapy driving assessment?
An occupational therapy driving assessment reviews how your health, vision, thinking skills and physical function relate to driving. It is completed by a qualified occupational therapist and may include an off-road component and, where suitable, an on-road drive. Afterwards you receive clear recommendations to support your next steps, for a private or commercial licence.
Who might need an OT driving assessment?
People are often referred after a medical review or licence review, following an injury, illness or change in health, or as an older driver wanting to check their fitness to drive. We also support driver readiness for learners and for the neurodivergent population, working at a pace that suits each person. If you are not sure whether an assessment applies to you, contact us and we will talk it through.
What areas do you cover?
Drive & Thrive OT is a mobile service across Greater Western Sydney, based out of Seven Hills NSW 2147. Assessments are completed in familiar home and community settings where appropriate, which can help you feel more comfortable during the process. If you are unsure whether you are within our service area, get in touch and we will let you know.
What is a functional capacity assessment?
A functional capacity assessment is a detailed review of how you manage everyday activities, such as self-care, mobility, household tasks and community access. The result is a clear report that explains your current function and the supports that may help, which is often used to inform planning, funding and service recommendations.
Do I need a referral, and how do I book?
You do not always need a formal referral to enquire. Individuals, family members and referrers can start by submitting the secure online form on our website. Once we receive your enquiry, we review it to confirm the most suitable assessment, then contact you to arrange a time. Referring professionals can find more detail on our process page.
What happens after my assessment?
After your assessment, a qualified occupational therapist prepares a professional, comprehensive report and provides it to the relevant parties as required. The report sets out functional information and clear recommendations so you, your family and any referrer can make informed decisions about the next steps.