The Williams OT blog post for this month is something special, especially if you are in the NDIS space. Whether you are a client or participant, a care planner, or an NDIS local area coordinator, this post is for you. The Williams OT crew have been working in the NDIS...
Hi everyone, di you read our last blog post? It’s about one of our client’s story sharing his feelings on losing his driver’s licence. Although we do our best to help our clients get back on the road, at the end of the day, events like this still...
Can you drive the motorcycle with a prosthetic leg?At Williams Occupational Therapy, we are often asked to assess a rider with a prosthetic leg to see if he can get back on his motorbike. And more often than not, this question is due to the amputation of one of the...
Is it possible to drive a car with a prosthetic arm? Recently at Williams Occupational Therapy we have seen an increase in referrals from doctors and case managers asking if their clients can drive a motor vehicle with a prosthetic upper limb (arm/hand). ...
October 1, 2016, marked the revised edition of ‘Assessing Fitness to Drive” Guidelines – a much awaited joint publication of the National Transport Commission (NTC) and Austroads. Did this updated rendition sneak under your radar? It didn’t sneak past us! Here are the...
Need a hand with driving? This month Williams OT was invited to do a presentation on driving with upper limb issues to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. The audience consisted of occupational therapists, physiotherapists and medical practitioners. We were lucky enough to...
No Fingers, No hand, No legs below the knee – how an amputee got back to driving I became a quad amputee in 2013 after suffering sepsis at the age of 55. Whilst I was still in hospital recovering from my operations, I was visited by a Clinical Practice...
We’re excited to welcome Claire to the Williams OT team! As our newest Driving Occupational Therapist, Claire brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to help clients achieve greater independence on the road. She’s eager to make a positive impact and be part of our mission!
Jen – Administration
Jen, our admin dynamo, brings a wealth of experience in professional writing and project management to the team. With a passion for creating order and efficiency, Jen thrives on streamlining processes and ticking off every item on the to-do list—nothing makes her happier than a perfectly organized office!
Her diverse career across government and private sectors has given her a deep understanding of people from all walks of life, helping her build strong, trusted relationships with clients and their families. While Jen treasures these connections, her favorite moments are celebrating clients achieving their driving goals. Saying goodbye is always bittersweet, but it’s a testament to their success!
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