Occupational Therapy that moves you forward.
From OT assessment and therapy implementation through to specialist driver assessment — our Occupational Therapist brings clinical expertise across disability, aged care, and community settings.
Mobile appointments
MidCoast, Maitland, Dungog, Port Stephens & Mid North Coast
Face to Face & Telehealth
In person in our local areas · Telehealth by enquiry
OT + Driver
Assessor & treating OT
NDIS Registered
Capacity Building funded
Mobile in-person sessions cover MidCoast (including Stroud), Maitland, Dungog and Port Stephens LGAs and the Mid North Coast region. Enquire about your suburb, assessments and appointments.
Telehealth appointments may suit some OT work — please enquire about your situation and location.
OT Assessment
Our Occupational Therapist conducts comprehensive assessments that form the foundation of good planning. Whether you need a functional capacity evaluation, a home modification report, or an assistive technology assessment, we provide thorough, evidence-based reports that translate into real-world outcomes.
OT assessment is typically funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living (15) in an NDIS plan. Assessments are also available for privately funded and aged care clients.
Functional Capacity Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of a person's ability to perform daily tasks, used to inform NDIS planning, SIL applications, and support needs.
Home Modification Assessment
Assessment of the home environment and recommendations for modifications to support safety, accessibility, and independence.
Assistive Technology Assessment & Prescription
Assessment, trial, and prescription of assistive technology — from low-tech aids to complex communication and mobility devices.
Sensory Assessment
Assessment of sensory processing needs to inform therapy goals, environmental adjustments, and support strategies.
NDIS Reports & Goal-Setting
OT reports for NDIS access, review, and planning meetings — including goal statements and evidence of functional impact.
OT Therapy Implementation
Once an OT assessment and intervention plan is in place, the next step is putting it into practice. Our allied health assistants deliver OT therapy programs under the direct clinical supervision and oversight of your treating Occupational Therapist.
Implementation sessions focus on building skills, practising routines, training with equipment, and working toward the goals your OT has identified — with every session reported back to the treating OT.
Maximise your NDIS budget
OT Implementation is billed as a separate NDIS line item to OT Assessment — typically at a lower rate — which means your Capacity Building budget can go further. Many participants use implementation to extend the value of their OT plan.
What implementation sessions look like
Therapy program delivery as prescribed by your treating OT
Practice of daily living skills and functional routines
Exercise and rehabilitation program support
Equipment and assistive technology training in the home or community
Sensory regulation activities and environment-based strategies
Community participation practice aligned to therapy goals
Progress documented and reported back to the treating OT
Note: OT Implementation is delivered by an allied health assistant under the clinical supervision of your treating Occupational Therapist. A treating OT relationship must be in place before implementation sessions commence.
OT Driver Assessment
Specialist ServiceTodd holds the Certificate OT Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation and Certificate Advanced OT Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation, with OTDA registration 1118465, as supplied by Yellowbird. Contact us to discuss fitness-to-drive evaluations for people with disability, acquired injury, neurological conditions, or age-related changes affecting their ability to drive safely.
The assessment provides evidence-based clinical recommendations for your treating team and, where relevant, for Service NSW — the licensing authority. A written report is provided following every assessment.
Clinical assessment
Cognitive, visual, and physical function review relevant to driving ability.
On-road assessment
You drive with our OT on a standardised route — assessing real-world performance safely.
Adaptive equipment review
Recommendations for adaptive equipment and vehicle modifications where needed.
Written report
Comprehensive report with findings, fitness-to-drive recommendation, and next steps.
Licensing authority support
Report prepared for Service NSW (NSW Roads & Maritime Services) where required.
Treating team liaison
Coordination with your GP, specialist, or treating team throughout the process.
What to expect, step by step
Referral & booking
You or your treating team contact us to arrange the assessment. A referral from your GP or specialist is helpful but not always required.
Clinical assessment
Our OT conducts a clinical evaluation covering cognition, vision, physical function, and reaction — all relevant to driving ability.
On-road assessment
You drive with our OT on a standardised route. This assesses real-world driving performance in a safe, structured way.
Report & recommendations
A comprehensive report is provided with your fitness-to-drive recommendation and any adaptive equipment or vehicle modification requirements.
What your NDIS hours cover
The total NDIS hours quoted — typically between 10 and 20 hours depending on complexity — covers all clinical and administrative work associated with your assessment, not just your appointment time.
On the day of your appointment
Please allow a minimum of 3 hours to complete both the off-road and on-road components of the assessment. Ensure you have sufficient time available and are not rushing to another appointment.
Common questions about driver assessment
What is an OT driver assessment?
Who might need a driver assessment?
What does the assessment involve?
How long does it take?
How should I prepare?
Does the OT decide whether I keep my licence?
Can the assessment be funded by my NDIS plan?
Questions about funding, referrals or service areas? See our general FAQ.
NDIS Funding for OT Services
OT assessments and reports are funded under Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living (15). OT implementation by an allied health assistant is a separate NDIS line item — often at a lower rate — which stretches your plan further. Driver assessments may also be NDIS-funded where relevant to your disability and functional goals. Speak with your Support Coordinator or planner.
Our Team
Meet the people behind the service
Todd Anthony Clarke
Todd Anthony Clarke — professional registration
- Registration
- Occupational Therapist — General registration
- Ahpra no.
- OCC0002168105
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), University of Newcastle, Australia, 2017
- First registered
- 23 February 2018
- Principal practice
- Stroud, NSW
- Driver assessment
- Certificate OT Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Advanced training
- Certificate Advanced OT Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation
- OTDA registration
- 1118465
Check current registration on the Ahpra register — search OCC0002168105.
Ahpra registration relates to occupational therapy. The driver-assessment certificates and OTDA registration are supplied by Yellowbird and are separate from Ahpra registration.
Co-founder & Director
Todd is a registered occupational therapist. Contact us to discuss fitness-to-drive assessment and assessor credentials. As co-founder of Yellowbird, he combines clinical expertise in functional assessment, assistive technology, and driver assessment with a deep commitment to person-centred practice across disability, aged care, and community settings.
Service Areas
MidCoast, Maitland, Dungog and Port Stephens LGAs and the Mid North Coast region — telehealth by enquiry
Shelby
Support Worker & Allied Health Assistant
Shelby is an Occupational Therapy student entering her final year of study in 2027. As an allied health assistant she delivers OT implementation programs under Todd's direct clinical supervision. She also works as a support worker — providing community access, daily living support, and goal-focused activities funded from Core Supports.
Allied Health
OT Implementation — daily living skills, therapy programs, and equipment training under OT supervision
Support Work
Community access, daily living support, and goal-focused activities — Core Supports funded
Shaydelle
Support Worker & Allied Health Assistant
Shaydelle is a Clinical Exercise Physiology student entering her final year in 2027. As an allied health assistant she supports clients with exercise-based rehabilitation and OT implementation under clinical supervision. She also works as a support worker delivering active, goal-oriented support — community participation, physical wellbeing, and skill development — funded from Core Supports.
Allied Health
Exercise programs, rehabilitation support, and OT implementation under clinical supervision
Support Work
Active, goal-oriented support — community participation, physical wellbeing, and skill development — Core Supports funded
Not the right fit?
CareConnect — planned, not yet launched
If our OT services don't suit your circumstances — whether due to location, availability, or specialist requirements — our planned CareConnect marketplace (not yet launched) is being designed to connect people with a broader network of allied health providers who may be a better fit.
Ready to refer or enquire?
Health professionals can refer directly via our online referral form. Participants and families are welcome to call or enquire through the contact page.