Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 10
Character Range: 42836–44535

10      There is a moderate functional impact on activities involving spinal function.

            (1) The person is able to sit in or drive a car for at least 30 minutes, and at least one of the following applies:

                 (a)                the person has moderate difficulty sustaining overhead activities such as accessing items above head height; or

                 Example: looking up to hang washing on a clothesline.

                 (b)                the person has moderate difficulty moving their head to look in all directions; or

                 Example: turning their head to look over their shoulder;

                 (c)                the person has moderate difficulty bending forward to pick up a light object placed at knee height; or

                 (d)                the person has moderate difficulty standing up from a sitting position in a standard chair without assistance.

                 Example: the person has moderate difficulty standing after being seated in a dining chair.

               Note 1: this impairment rating level includes a person who can:

                   (a)      move around independently using a wheelchair and can independently transfer to and from a wheelchair; or

                    Example: the person can use a wheelchair accessible toilet independently.

                   (b)      move around independently using walking aids such as a quad stick, crutches or walking frame.

                 Note 2: the person may require additional time and effort to move around a workplace, may need to use accessible entries, lifts and toilets, and may not be able to access some areas of a workplace or training facility.