Transport Accident Commission

Onward Health provides occupational therapy services for individuals funded by the Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) following motor vehicle accidents. We deliver structured assessment, rehabilitation and documentation aligned with insurer requirements.

Our focus is on restoring functional independence, supporting recovery, and facilitating safe return to daily activities, work and community participation.

How We Can Support You

Assistive Technology & Equipment Prescription

We assess and prescribe assistive technology to improve safety, access and independence. This may include:

Manual and powered wheelchairs
Seating and positioning systems
Bathroom and toileting equipment
Transfer equipment
Upper limb supports
Pressure care equipment

All recommendations are aligned with TAC funding guidelines and supported by trial data where required.

Carer Education & Support

We work with family members and informal carers to provide practical strategies that reduce strain and promote safe support within the home.

Home Modifications

We assess and recommend minor and complex home modifications to improve accessibility and safety within the home.

This may include:

Grab rails and ramps
Bathroom accessibility changes
Structural modifications for wheelchair access

Reports include functional justification, risk analysis and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to support funding approval.

Rehabilitation & Capacity Building Therapy

We provide targeted intervention to improve:

Daily living skills
Upper limb function
Cognitive performance
Community participation
Routine and organisational skills
Fatigue management

Therapy is goal-oriented and measurable, with regular review to ensure progress.

Functional Assessments

We complete detailed, evidence-based assessments including:

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments
Home and environmental assessments
Return to work functional evaluations
Cognitive and executive function screening
Risk and safety assessments

All reports are structured to meet TAC requirements and include clear clinical reasoning, objective outcome measures, and cost-justified recommendations.

We work with individuals experiencing:

Acquired Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Orthopaedic injuries
Spinal injuries
Chronic pain
Post-surgical limitations
Cognitive impairment following trauma

Each intervention plan is tailored to the individual’s presentation and recovery goals.

Conditions We Commonly Support

Our Approach

Our TAC services are:

Structured and evidence-based
Goal-driven and measurable
Delivered in-home where possible
Aligned with insurer reporting requirements
Collaborative with medical and rehabilitation teams

We aim to provide clear and clinically appropriate documentation and practical rehabilitation that supports meaningful functional outcomes.

AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
OTA Member
FIM™ Trained Clinician
Experienced in complex neurological and orthopaedic presentations
Clear, defensible reporting aligned with insurer requirements
Strong understanding of medico-legal documentation standards

Why Work With Onward Health

We work collaboratively with:

TAC case managers
Rehabilitation providers
Treating medical specialists
Allied health teams

Service Area

Onward Health provides TAC Occupational Therapy services across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions, with travel available across Queensland for complex insurer-funded assessments where appropriate.