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Orientation and mobility
20 Dec 2019: The TAC can pay the reasonable costs of orientation and mobility services for a client where required as a result of a transport accident injury under section 60 of the Transport Accident Act 1986 (the Act).GuidelinesWhat can the TAC pay for in
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Mental health - digital resources for TAC clients (webpage)
16 Jun 2022: Mental health - digital resources for TAC clients (webpage). Common reactions to a transport accident can include distress, anger, fear, low mood or guilt. These feelings can sometimes be overwhelming and affect how you go about your day-to-day life.
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Client Independence Skills Services (CISS) policy
1 Jul 2025: Client Independence Skills Services (CISS) policy. Updated 1 July 2025. Overarching Policy Rationale. A Client Independence Skills Services (CISS) is a time-limited and goal-directed skill development service. Its aim is to increase a client’s
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Interstate (non-Victorian) Accidents
20 Nov 2013: This policy applies for Interstate accidents only (i.e. not in Victoria) and must be read in conjunction with the Eligibility for Benefits policy.PolicyThe TAC can pay compensation to a:Victorian resident who is injured or dies in an interstate
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Common law time limits
27 Jan 2006: What time limits apply?According to the Limitation of Actions Act (1958), an action for damages for personal injury must be brought:within 6 years of the date of the injurywithin 6 years of a minor turning 18.If a writ is not issued before the
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Independent medical examination fees (occupational therapists)
23 Jun 2025: Update on new Medical Examination ModelFrom 1 July 2025, the TAC’s new Medical Examination Model will be in place. Under this model, the provision of Independent Medical Examination (IME) services will be supplied by a panel of medico-legal
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Impairment payments for accidents on or after 16 December 2004
28 Jun 2025: The TAC will automatically index impairment benefits at the beginning of each financial year in accordance with the formula as stipulated in the Transport Accident Act (1986).Increases to the lump sum are in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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Case management fees
14 Jun 2025: Effective 1 July 2025The TAC has extended the funding of temporary telehealth services previously scheduled to end on 30 September 2020 until further notice, giving clients the ongoing convenience and flexibility of accessing Case management
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Financial Administration
22 Nov 2019: Financial Administration. We’re here to help you get your life back on track following your transport accident. If you are unable to manage your own financial and legal affairs because of a disability, we can pay for professional financial
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Pain management program
12 Nov 2019: How a Pain Management Program can help. A Pain Management Program (PMP) can help if you have an injury and experience pain that:. Affects your physical and mental health,. Affects your ability to do the things that are important to you,. Leads to
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