NDIS Assessment and Reporting Fundamentals
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking to strengthen your skills in NDIS assessment and reporting?
Do you want to improve your ability to gather robust evidence, apply clinical reasoning, and structure reports that effectively advocate for participant funding?
Facilitated by Sarah Collison, a highly experienced OT and thought-leader in the industry, this workshop will equip you with the expertise to master the core principles of NDIS assessments and reporting. Benefit from Sarah’s extensive experience to stay up to date with current NDIS legislation and create reports that align with NDIA decision-making, unlocking the necessary funding for your participants.
Access Workshop NowWhat you will learn?
In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:
- Conduct structured assessments that align with NDIS requirements
- Use a combination of observation, task analysis and self-reports to gather functional evidence
- Apply clinical reasoning to connect disability impact with support needs
- Structure reports that clearly demonstrate functional limitations and justify recommendations
- Align recommendations with NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria
- Enhance your ability to advocate effectively for funding through well-evidenced reporting
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists working with NDIS participants across a range of assessments, including functional capacity assessment, AT, home modifications, SIL, SDA and ILO.
Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced clinician, this training will refine your assessment and reporting skills to enhance funding outcomes.
The skills learned in this workshop are transferable across all areas of Occupational Therapy assessment and report writing in the NDIS.
From supporting participants with complex disabilities to those with more straightforward needs, the principles of robust assessment and effective report writing will strengthen your approach across various settings.
The skills you learn will improve your ability to advocate for participants, justify funding and ensure your reports align with NDIS decision-making criteria.
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Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:
- Gain confidence in conducting structured NDIS assessments
- Learn strategies to gather strong functional evidence
- Develop clinical reasoning skills to justify support needs
- Improve your ability to write clear and compelling reports
- Strengthen your advocacy for participants through high-quality documentation
- This workshop provides the essential knowledge and tools to help you navigate the complexities of NDIS assessment and reporting with confidence
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Workshop Duration:Â 2.5 HoursÂ
Cost: $150.00
About the Presenter
Sarah Collison is an Occupational Therapist and the Director of Verve OT, specialising in assistive technology, home modifications, and complex functional assessments for NDIS participants. She leads a team of 55 OTs servicing the Sydney and Blue Mountains regions, delivering in-home and community-based supports to NDIS participants.
As a trainer and presenter, Sarah has educated thousands of OTs across Australia, equipping them to confidently navigate the complexities of the NDIS. She is the founder of Verve OT Learning, an education hub that empowers OTs to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services.
Sarah is also the facilitator of the NDIS OT Community of Practice, a network of over 11,500 OTs, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for better participant outcomes. In addition, she is the co-host of the OT Unplugged podcast, where she brings real conversations and practical insights to OTs navigating the NDIS space.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
"Overall, the session was what every new or newish OT needs and those new to NDIS assessments needs. The examples given were real life and believable. Sarah's ability to speak, answer questions fairly and move on is what makes such a thorough and comprehensive workshop"
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