NDIS Reviews, the ART and the OT Role

Workshop Duration: 2 x 1.5 hours

Cost: $180.00

Has your participant ever wanted to pursue a review at the tribunal level but you’re not sure about what you need to do?

Would you know how to respond to a Statement of Issues or give evidence at the ART?

This workshop builds practical understanding of the ART process and clarifies the OT role at every stage.

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What will you learn?

In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:

Understanding the Review Pathway

Identify reviewable NDIA decisions under NDIS legislation
Explain internal review requirements including key timeframes
Outline when and how a participant can apply to the ART
Describe each stage of the ART process from application to decision

Navigating the ART Process

Understand case conferences and alternative dispute resolution
Prepare for conciliation including evidence requirements
Explain what occurs at an ART hearing
Clarify possible ART decision outcomes

Clarifying the Occupational Therapist Role

Define the OT role in internal reviews and ART matters
Respond effectively to a Statement of Issues
Distinguish between advocacy and expert witness responsibilities
Stay within scope when responding to detailed questioning

Presenting and Defending Evidence

Align reports to reasonable and necessary criteria under legislation
Differentiate legislation from Operational Guidelines
Prepare for cross examination and medico legal style questioning
Present objective, evidence based professional opinions

Strengthening Documentation

Analyse documentation against legislative requirements
Use precise language that withstands scrutiny
Recognise that emails, notes and reports may form part of evidence
Critically evaluate and reference research appropriately

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists working within the NDIS who may support participants through internal reviews or ART proceedings. It will be particularly useful for:

Occupational Therapists completing complex reports relating to access, SDA, SIL, equipment or plan variations
Occupational Therapists responding to Statements of Issues
Occupational Therapists asked to provide additional evidence during review processes
Experienced clinicians wanting clarity on expert witness expectations and medico legal responsibilities

Why attend?

In this workshop, you will:
Gain a structured understanding of the internal review and ART process

Strengthen your ability to prepare defensible, legislation aligned documentation
Develop clarity around the OT role in review and tribunal settings
Build skill in responding to Statements of Issues with precision
Increase readiness to present objective evidence in case conferences, conciliation and hearings

What's included?

Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop

AAT Quick Links

A document that contains quick-access links to resources and information you will need when navigating the AAT as an Occupational Therapist. Links collated by presenters Jane Galvin and Robyn Hanessen include NDIS Legislation, Expert Witness Guidelines and more

Included with your workshop in your Verve OT Learning Library

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About the Presenter

Jane Galvin is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked across a range of clinical settings in Australia, the US and the UK.

Jane worked primarily in paediatrics before transitioning to private practice in 2017. Jane is the principal OT at ParticipateOT in Melbourne, and has a special interest in supporting young people to transition out of home. Jane has been working to help clients achieve SDA funding since starting in private practice in 2017 and has been involved at all stages of the process, from exploring options, applying for SDA, appealing decisions to AAT and transition to new home.

Robyn Hanssen has worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 15 years in a range of clinical settings including rehabilitation, aged care and disability. Robyn currently works as a sole trader and has been working with NDIS participants since 2019. Robyn predominantly works with people with cognitive disabilities completing Functional Capacity Assessments, SIL assessments and providing therapy related to participants goals. Robyn is also the mother of a child with a disability, who is an NDIS participant. She recently went to the AAT to challenge a decision made by the NDIA regarding reasonable and necessary supports for her child. This enabled her the opportunity to gain an understanding of the process involved in challenging decisions made by the NDIA, experience providing evidence and observing a range of professionals providing evidence at a hearing.

What Are Others Saying?

"Overall I found this very informative. I really enjoyed the examples provided as this solidified the concepts discussed. I think this benefits all OT's given the volume of matters going to ART and increases overall in NDIS making challenging decisions with plans / AT etc."

Emma P, Occupational Therapist

"I found the workshop very informative and helpful. The framework used to write NDIS Functional Assessments which was outlined in the workshop, was clear and comprehensive. Its important OTs are aware of all components within such an assessment so as to ensure clients receive the funding they need."

Susan B, Occupational Therapist