16 May 2019

TAC clients receive modified vehicles in record time

When a TAC client has serious injuries that require a modified car, we help obtain one. It once took months to deliver a vehicle. Now it takes just a few weeks.

Visit the TAC YouTube page to see TAC client James Greer receive a modified car through the fast new process.

“We’ve moved to a proactive model instead of a reactive model, whereby we’re purchasing cars before we’ve identified clients that need them,” says TAC vehicle specialist Tim Osborne. “We’re going from a previous average of 18 months for a vehicle to be manufactured and given to a client. Now we’re looking at about six weeks.”

The TAC helps pay for vehicle modifications when a client has spinal cord or other serious injuries that make it difficult to drive, get in and out of a vehicle, load mobility aids or be transported safely while someone else drives. Often that means simple changes to the client’s current vehicle. But in some cases of long-term injury, the TAC facilitates the purchase of a modified vehicle.

“Reducing the timeframe to deliver a vehicle to a client reduces a lot of pressure on family and carers,” says Tim. “It really increases the client’s independence and general well-being.”

James received his modified vehicle in the reduced timeframe. Vehicle converter Automobility lowered the floor of a Kia Carnival and altered its structural and suspension systems. The Automobility team met with James so additional changes could be made to meet his specific needs

“I’ve been using taxis a lot,” says James. “So I feel every bump and lump. This car doesn’t feel anything. It’s beautiful. I’ve been counting the days to get out and about to places I would normally not go.”

For more information about how the TAC can help clients who need changes to their vehicles, visit our webpage on Driving and vehicle modifications.


16 May 2019 TAC clients receive modified vehicles in record time When a TAC client has serious injuries that require a modified car, we help obtain one. It once took months to deliver a vehicle. Now it takes just a few weeks. When a TAC client has serious injuries that require a modified car, we help obtain one. It once took months to deliver a vehicle. Now it takes just a few weeks. Visit the TAC YouTube page to see TAC client James Greer receive a modified car through the fast new process. “We’ve moved to a proactive model instead of a reactive model, whereby we’re purchasing cars before we’ve identified clients that need them,” says TAC vehicle specialist Tim Osborne. “We’re going from a previous average of 18 months for a vehicle to be manufactured and given to a client. Now we’re looking at about six weeks.” The TAC helps pay for vehicle modifications when a client has spinal cord or other serious injuries that make it difficult to drive, get in and out of a vehicle, load mobility aids or be transported safely while someone else drives. Often that means simple changes to the client’s current vehicle. But in some cases of long-term injury, the TAC facilitates the purchase of a modified vehicle. “Reducing the timeframe to deliver a vehicle to a client reduces a lot of pressure on family and carers,” says Tim. “It really increases the client’s independence and general well-being.” James received his modified vehicle in the reduced timeframe. Vehicle converter Automobility lowered the floor of a Kia Carnival and altered its structural and suspension systems. The Automobility team met with James so additional changes could be made to meet his specific needs “I’ve been using taxis a lot,” says James. “So I feel every bump and lump. This car doesn’t feel anything. It’s beautiful. I’ve been counting the days to get out and about to places I would normally not go.” For more information about how the TAC can help clients who need changes to their vehicles, visit our webpage on Driving and vehicle modifications.