Navigating Home Adaptations & Minor Modifications in NDIS
Workshop Duration:Â 1.5 hours
Cost:Â $90.00
Are you finding it difficult to determine what actually counts as a minor home modification versus an adaptation or complex modification?
Do you struggle to justify your recommendations in a way that aligns with NDIS rules, funding criteria and expectations?
This session assists Occupational Therapists to build clear clinical reasoning and practical confidence.
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools to:
- Understand the differences between adaptations, minor modifications and complex modifications, including funding thresholds and when additional assessors are required
- Apply a structured approach to assessing functional need within the home environment
- Gather and present evidence using observation, measurement, real world task performance and visual supports such as photos
- Navigate NDIS rules, operational guidelines and reasonable and necessary criteria for home modifications
- Identify suitable minor modification solutions such as ramps, paths of travel, doorway widening, flooring and home automation
- Develop clear and defensible recommendations and reports that support approval and align with participant goals
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for Occupational Therapists working in the NDIS who are involved in home modification assessments or recommendations.
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician, this training will enhance your understanding of minor modifications, assessment processes and reporting requirements.
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Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your occupational therapy practice and professional development.
By attending, you will:
- Learn how to confidently determine when a minor home modification is appropriate
- Strengthen your ability to align recommendations with NDIS rules and funding criteria
- Develop clear and defensible clinical reasoning to support approval
- Improve your confidence in assessment, documentation and reporting
- Apply theory to practice through real world examples, ensuring actionable skills to integrate into your daily work
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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
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Terms of purchase
Please note that each workshop purchase provides access for one person only. If you would like multiple team members to access this workshop, each person must purchase the workshop seperately.
Beginner Level
The content of this workshop is suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.
The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.
Considering more than one workshop?
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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 12,200 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.
Sign up todayWhat Are Others Saying?
"I found the workshop to be highly informative and well-structured. The facilitators provided clear explanations and engaged participants through interactive discussions and real-life case studies, which enriched the learning experience."
Harraj J, Occupational Therapist
"Thank you it was a very informative presentation. I really liked the thorough breakdown suggestions to include in the report as well as the examples from previous cases with clients. The resources provided will also be extremely helpful."
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Verve OT Learning Workshop Categories
Beginner
Suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.
The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.
Intermediate
Suitable for therapists who already have a basic understanding of the topic and some practical experience applying it in clinical practice.
The workshop builds on foundational knowledge and explores more detailed reasoning, application and problem-solving.
Advanced
Suitable for experienced therapists who are already working in this area regularly.
The workshop assumes strong foundational knowledge and focuses on complex clinical reasoning, nuanced decision-making, advanced application and higher-level practice considerations.
All levels
Suitable for therapists across a range of experience levels.
While some concepts may be more familiar to experienced clinicians, the content is designed to be accessible and valuable regardless of prior knowledge.
