Navigating Assistive Technology in the NDIS

Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours

Cost: $90.00

Are you an OT working with Assistive Technology under the NDIS?

Struggling to keep up with the latest rules and guidelines?

With constant reforms and updated rules, understanding what counts as AT, how it is funded and your role as prescriber has never been more important. This workshop will give you clarity and practical tools to approach AT prescription with confidence.

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What will you learn?

Assistive Technology is central to enabling independence and safety for NDIS participants – but navigating the scheme’s rules and processes can be complex.

This session breaks it down, offering a clear, practical introduction to AT within the NDIS including the legislation, rules and operational guidelines that underpin funding decisions.

You’ll leave with the knowledge to feel more confident in your role, understand how the NDIA applies “reasonable and necessary” criteria to AT and use practical tools to advocate effectively for your clients.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Identify what constitutes Assistive Technology in the context of the NDIS
Understand AT prescriber roles based on cost and risk
Distinguish what is and isn’t funded as AT including replacement supports
Apply the process for submitting AT applications to the NDIS
Recognise AT funding pathways across low-cost, mid-cost and high-cost items
Navigate additional considerations such as repairs, maintenance and hire

Who is this workshop for?

This training is designed for:

Occupational Therapists prescribing or recommending AT under the NDIS
Practice owners wanting to ensure their teams are confident and compliant
Early career OTs seeking clarity on AT categories and processes

Why attend?

Getting AT right can make a significant difference to a participant’s independence and outcomes. But it also requires:

A clear understanding of NDIA expectations and funding rules
The ability to document and justify AT recommendations
Knowledge of when and how to use AT advisors, assessors and risk frameworks
Awareness of practical business impacts such as quotes, repairs and replacement approvals

This workshop ensures you’re equipped with the skills and confidence to prescribe AT that meets both participant needs and NDIS requirements.

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

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.

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What Are Others Saying?

"Sarah delivered an excellent workshop that was clear and easy to follow. The workshop included practical examples, a helpful template and attached relevant NDIS resources, so you don't have to go searching for them on the NDIS website. A great workshop to attend if you're looking to build confidence and insight into the AT process and supporting clients through it"

Francesca B, Occupational Therapist

"I found the workshop as exactly what I needed. Had just the right amount of content and gives you opportunity to learn more through self-guided learning. e.g. not all concepts are fully fleshed out but enough info for you to get it and just expound by yourself"