QLD Driving Interest Group
The QLD Driving Interest Group invites you to their September meeting
Program Overview
This is a free, member only session.
Please join the QLD Driving Interest Group Community via OTA Connect here before registering.
OVERVIEW
The aim of this Interest Group is to:
- To provide professional support to OT Driver assessors in QLD
- To provide a safe place to debrief, troubleshoot and brainstorm regarding issues that have arisen in practice for members
- To provide opportunity for professional development (through discussion, sharing experiences, journal club) regarding driving and vehicle modification
MEETING DETAILS
TOPIC:
Driving remediation following acquired brain injury research presentation - Louise Bassingthwaighte
Update in high level hand controls process - Paul Crake (Total Ability) & Frankie Britt (Total Ability)
PRESENTER:
Louise Bassingthwaighte, Paul Crake (Total Ability) & Frankie Britt (Total Ability)
DATE:
Monday 1 September 2025
TIME:
4:00pm - 5:30pm | Online & In-Person QLD
VENUE & MEETING PLATFORM:
This session will be held in person and on the Zoom Webinar Platform.
Please ensure you have created an account with Zoom (Sign Up Free | Zoom) prior to joining the meeting.
Registrants will be sent separate login details one business day prior to the session. Please check all email folders for this information.
Venue: Holland Park Library (81 Seville Rd, Holland Park QLD 4121)
This meeting will not be recorded.
If you have questions regarding the Zoom system requirements please visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started
REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION
OTA Member: Free
If you are a non member who wishes to attend please contact us to discuss your options.
Registrations close Thursday 28 August 2025 11.59PM AEST
MEETING DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
Agendas, resources and meeting record form are available for members to download in the Community via OTA Connect, once we have received these from the convenors. This meeting will not be recorded.
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DISCLAIMER
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Interest Group Participants
By registering to attend, participants agree to actively contribute and show respect to all other participants. We ask you to take personal notes and monitor the Interest Group webpage for meeting resources. Occupational Therapy Australia reserves the right to remove members from an Interest Group at its discretion.
Presented By
Louise Bassingthwaighte
Presenter
Louise is a driver trained OT and PhD candidate, researching return to driving after TBI. She recently won “best paper” for this work, at the OT Australia National Conference. Louise has extensive experience working in private practice and public health, and is currently a Lecturer at Griffith Uni OT program. She is committed to supporting research students and is passionate about inspiring her future peers.
Frankie Britt
Presenter
Frankie Britt is the Business Relationships Manager at Total Ability, with extensive experience in building partnerships across the disability driving sector. Working closely with occupational therapists, specialised driving instructors, and rehabilitation providers, Frankie is focused on strengthening relationships and supporting best practice in adaptive driving. Her work includes coordinating Drive Days and training events, supporting the rollout of Joysteer high-level driving systems, and helping OTs and instructors navigate the assessment process with confidence. Frankie’s commitment to collaboration and education ensures professionals are well equipped to deliver safe, innovative, and empowering driving solutions for their clients.
Paul Crake
Presenter
Paul Crake is experienced in adaptive driving solutions and vehicle modification, being the owner of Total Ability. With extensive experience in high-level driver assessments and technical installations, Paul has become a trusted resource for occupational therapists, driving instructors, and rehabilitation specialists across Australia. His work includes coordinating complex driving assessments, working with driving instructors nationwide and working with products from Fadiel, Lodgesons and more recently Joysteer. Paul’s commitment to innovation and accessibility is reflected in his hands-on approach, whether it's conducting assessments in regional areas, to engaging with the Driving Instruction Working Group to shape policy and practice.