Training Wheelz driving school specializes in providing tailored driving lessons and support to individuals with special needs, including those funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and rehabilitation clients. Our services focus on helping people with disabilities, injuries, or other challenges gain independence through driving.
Skilled Instructors
Specialized Driving Lessons
Driver Rehabilitation
Driving Assessments
Refresher Courses & Skill Development
Support for Anxiety and Cognitive Challenges
NDIS Support
NDIS Accreditation: Instructors have a thorough understanding of the NDIS framework, including experience with NDIS participants and knowledge of relevant support plans.
Relevant Teaching Experience: Look for instructors with a background in teaching or coaching, particularly in areas related to disability support, healthcare, or therapy (e.g., occupational therapy, physiotherapy, special education).
Certifications: Specific training required to be an instructor, certifications such as: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Tailored Instruction: Training Wheelz provides customized driving lessons designed to suit the individual’s abilities, whether the person has a physical, cognitive, or sensory disability.
NDIS Funded Lessons: For clients with NDIS plans, the driving school works within the framework of the NDIS, offering driving lessons as part of capacity-building programs to help clients achieve greater independence.
Use of Modified Vehicles: We offer training in vehicles equipped with modifications like spot mirrors and steering aids.
Rehabilitation Clients: For individuals recovering from injuries or illness (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury), Training Wheelz provides driving rehabilitation services. These lessons are aimed at helping clients regain driving skills lost due to injury or health conditions.
Working with Healthcare Providers: We often collaborate with occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare providers to create a driving training program tailored to the client’s specific needs.
OT-Driving Assessments: Training Wheelz partners with Occupational Therapy Driver Assessors (OTDAs) to perform formal driving assessments. These assessments help determine whether a client can drive safely or if any additional training or vehicle modifications are needed.
On-Road Assessment: Training Wheelz driving school offers practical, on-road assessments to help evaluate a client’s driving abilities under real-world conditions.
Refresher Lessons: For individuals who have been out of driving for a while due to injury, illness, or disability, Training Wheelz offers refresher courses to rebuild confidence and competence behind the wheel.
Confidence Building: Special emphasis is placed on building a client’s confidence through a supportive and patient teaching approach.
Anxiety Management: For clients with anxiety or cognitive impairments that may affect their driving ability, Training Wheelz provides a slow-paced, supportive environment to help reduce stress and ensure a positive learning experience.
Cognitive Skill Development: Lessons may also focus on enhancing cognitive skills like memory, decision-making, and reaction time, helping clients with conditions like autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.
Documentation for NDIS Plans: Training Wheelz assists clients and families with the necessary paperwork and documentation to include driving lessons in their NDIS plans.