Vehicle modification assessment in South Australia
Compare vehicle modification assessment providers across South Australia (SA). 342 families in South Australia have used Carevo to find a provider.
For vehicle modification assessment
- 7 providers across South Australia
- Funded via NDIS Assistive Technology
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Best Vehicle Modification Assessment providers in South Australia
Showing 10 of 7 providers·How we chose these
- Specialises in Equipment, Vehicle Modifications
Willshire Mobility is an NDIS registered provider serving Richmond, South Australia.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Equipment, Vehicle Modifications
Based in Gulfview Heights, South Australia, C Goodall Engineering is an NDIS registered provider.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Equipment, Vehicle Modifications
VJ's Automax is an NDIS registered provider in St Marys, South Australia, with a mechanic on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Mechanic
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- Specialises in Communication Equipment, Equipment, Other Services
Seer Led works across 5 NDIS support categories in Glynde, South Australia.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Equipment, Transport, Vehicle Modifications
Based in Edinburgh North, South Australia, Les Brazier Special Vehicles is an NDIS registered provider, with a taxi or bus driver on its team.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Taxi or bus driver
- Specialises in Vehicle Modifications
Based in Magill, South Australia, Adelaide School Of Driving is an NDIS registered provider.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Allied Health, Therapy, Vehicle Modifications
Ot Drivewise is an NDIS registered provider serving Somerton Park, South Australia.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Assistance Animals, Cleaning
Byheart is an NDIS registered provider in Manningham, South Australia. Registered across 8 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance Animals and transport assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Allied Health, Employment Support, Exercise Physiology
Mpot works across 7 NDIS support categories in Fullarton, South Australia.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Driving instructor
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Cleaning, Life Skills
Based in Hallett Cove, South Australia, Heartful Haven Support Services is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, shared living support and transport assistance.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
How we rank providers
Rankings in South Australia are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.
- How this list is built. Providers shown here are registered with the NDIS for Vehicle Modifications, or offer vehicle modifications. Generalist providers who only mention this service in passing are excluded, so the list reflects genuine, demonstrated capability.
- Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
- Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
- Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
- Local presence. Providers confirmed in South Australia rank above those covering only the broader region.
What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.
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providers in South Australia
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providers nationally
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionVehicle Modification Assessment at a glance
- Funding
- NDIS Assistive Technology, NDIS Transport, DVA
- Availability
- Assessment within 2-4 weeks
- Wait Time
- 4-12 weeks from assessment to completion (complex modifications longer)
- Cost
- $500-$80,000+
- Hours
- By appointment
- Median Response
- 6 minutes
Vehicle Modification Assessment in South Australia (SA): what to know
Carevo lists 7 vehicle modification assessment providers with active coverage in South Australia, concentrated around Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla but reaching regional SA as well. Families in SA made 264 support requests through Carevo in the last 90 days.
7
Providers in SA
9
NDIS registered
1
Active in last 30 days
264
Requests, last 90 days
69%
Connected within 1 hour
Coverage by region in South Australia
| Region | Providers | Busiest area |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 3 | Gulfview Heights |
| Playford | 3 | Andrews Farm |
| West Torrens | 1 | Richmond |
| Port Adelaide Enfield | 1 | Holden Hill |
| Norwood Payneham St Peters | 1 | Glynde |
| Mitcham | 1 | St Marys |
Workers delivering NDIS supports in South Australia need the NDIS Worker Check, administered by the SA Department of Human Services Screening Unit. 9 of the 9 vehicle modification assessment providers listed in SA are registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Unregistered providers can still deliver many supports if your plan is plan managed or self managed.
NDIS price caps do not change by state: the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits set the same maximum rates in South Australia as everywhere else in Australia. Higher caps apply in areas classified remote or very remote, which covers parts of South Australia.
What families say about providers in SA
Feedback shared by families after connecting with providers on Carevo. Quotes are anonymous and providers cannot edit them.
“Yes responded to msg. Good rates”
“They were excellent in all respects, from emails and phone calls and picking me and taking me home from dental surgery, and a very lovely nurse called Manreet. Highly recommended.”
How much does vehicle modification assessment cost in South Australia?
Vehicle Modification Assessment in South Australia typically costs $500-$80,000+ (depending on modification type). Actual rates vary by provider, funding type, and the level of support required.
How to pay for vehicle modification assessment
Funding options include NDIS Assistive Technology. Eligibility depends on your assessment and plan.
Vehicle Modification Assessment by suburb in South Australia
Browse providers in the busiest areas, or use any suburb page to see who services your postcode.
What is a vehicle modification assessment?
A vehicle modification assessment is a joint evaluation by a driver-trained occupational therapist and an accredited vehicle modification engineer that determines what changes, such as hand controls, a wheelchair hoist, or a lowered floor, a person needs to drive or travel safely. Under the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, the OT’s assessment report is a prerequisite for Assistive Technology funding approval before any modification work begins.
How to choose a provider for this service
The list above is ranked using the criteria explained in the methodology section. Four checks matter most here.
Registration. Confirm the OT is AHPRA registered for driver assessment and the builder is accredited to certify against Australian Design Rules; NDIS funded work also needs the provider on the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission register.
Response time. This pathway runs through two providers and a funding approval, so a slow first reply compounds every delay. Check the response time by state table further down before booking.
Pricing transparency. Ask for separate written quotes for the OT assessment, the build, and compliance certification, since a combined quote is harder to challenge if the NDIA queries a line item.
Coverage. Carevo lists 642 occupational therapists nationally, but driver-trained assessors and builders are a smaller subset, so confirm both service your suburb first.
Which funding pays for a vehicle modification assessment, and who qualifies?
NDIS participants access vehicle modifications through the Assistive Technology support category, funded once a driver-trained OT’s assessment report establishes the modification is reasonable and necessary for an identified disability-related transport goal (NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27). The NDIS funds the modification itself, not the purchase or lease of the vehicle, or the price difference for a larger one. Veterans have a separate pathway: DVA covers vehicle modifications under the Vehicle Assistance Scheme for qualifying service under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986, or the Motor Vehicle Compensation Scheme under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, with DVA confirming which scheme applies to your service history.
Availability across Australia
Carevo lists 4,782 suburbs with provider coverage nationally, with driver-trained OTs and accredited vehicle modification builders concentrated most heavily in New South Wales and Victoria. If your priority is wheelchair or mobility equipment rather than transport, compare mobility equipment providers, or start with a home modifications assessment for accessible parking and entry.
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How this page is compiled
The provider rankings and figures on this page come from Carevo platform records, including provider registrations, measured response times and coverage, together with the cited official sources. Carevo is an Australian platform that connects families with vetted NDIS and aged care providers. Carevo does not deliver care itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vehicle modification assessment providers are there in South Australia?
There are 7 vehicle modification assessment providers with active listings in South Australia (SA) on Carevo. Providers are ranked by trust score based on real outcomes with families on our platform, not by who pays for placement.
How much does vehicle modification assessment cost in South Australia?
Vehicle Modification Assessment in South Australia typically costs $500-$80,000+ (depending on modification type). Actual rates vary by provider and the level of support required.
How quickly can I start with a provider in South Australia?
Providers in South Australia respond to new requests in a median of 6 minutes, and 69% of families are connected within an hour. Most services can start within 1-2 weeks.
Does Carevo cover regional South Australia or just the capital?
Both. Carevo lists providers across all of South Australia, including regional and rural areas. Many providers service wide regions, and some supports (like plan management) are delivered Australia-wide by phone and online portal.
Which areas of South Australia have the most vehicle modification assessment providers?
By local government area, coverage on Carevo is deepest in Salisbury (3 providers), Playford (3 providers), West Torrens (1 providers). Regional SA is covered too: many providers service wide areas beyond their base suburb.
Do I have to use an NDIS registered provider for vehicle modification assessment in SA?
It depends on how your plan is managed. Agency-managed (NDIA-managed) funding can only be spent with registered providers, while plan-managed and self-managed participants can also use unregistered providers. 9 of the 9 vehicle modification assessment providers listed in SA on Carevo are NDIS registered.