Recovery Oriented OT Practice in the NDIS Context
Workshop Duration:Â 1.5 hours
Cost:Â $90.00
Are you an OT working in mental health or psychosocial disability within the NDIS and feeling the tension between models of care?
Are you trying to apply recovery-oriented practice… but unsure how it fits within NDIS frameworks?
Recovery-oriented practice is central to mental health but applying it within the NDIS context can feel unclear, conflicting and at times restrictive.
This workshop helps you bridge that gap by translating recovery principles into practical, evidence-based OT approaches that align with the NDIS.
Purchase this workshopWhat will you learn?
Recovery-oriented practice isn’t just a philosophy; it requires intentional clinical reasoning, communication and documentation to apply it effectively within the NDIS.
This session breaks it down into clear, practical strategies you can use in your day-to-day work.
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of recovery-oriented practice
- Identify how recovery-oriented approaches align (and sometimes conflict) with the NDIS
- Apply recovery principles within functional assessments and interventions
- Balance duty of care with dignity of risk in psychosocial OT practice
- Develop goals that reflect both participant priorities and NDIS requirements
- Translate recovery-focused work into clear, evidence-based reporting
- Strengthen your clinical reasoning when working with psychosocial disability
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Who is this workshop for?
This training is designed for:
- Occupational Therapists working in the NDIS
- OTs supporting individuals with psychosocial disability
- Clinicians working in mental health settings transitioning into the NDIS
- OTs wanting to strengthen their recovery-oriented practice
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Why attend?
Attending this workshop will help you:
- Feel more confident applying recovery principles within the NDIS
- Strengthen your clinical reasoning in psychosocial OT
- Improve your ability to balance risk, autonomy and safety
- Write stronger, more aligned NDIS reports
- Deliver more meaningful, person-centred outcomes
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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.
Intermediate Level
The content of this workshop is 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.
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About the Presenter
Muriel Cummins is an Occupational Therapist with extensive experience across mental health and disability practice. In addition to being an OT, she holds a Master of Public Health. She has worked in clinical, not-for-profit, peak-body and private-practice settings.
A tireless advocate for an equitable, best-practice NDIS, Muriel sits on the Every Australian Counts steering Committee; on both NDIS and mental health Occupational Therapy Australia National Reference Groups; the Transforming Australia's Mental Health Service System (TAMHSS) committee; and the ICF-Australia Interest Group which explores the application of international frameworks in the Australian context.
Muriel co-founded the Occupational Therapy Society for Invisible and Hidden Disability (OTSi) and works to build this dynamic organisation.
She holds the Policy and Strategy Advisory role with the Australian Rehabilition and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA).
Her leadership was recognised when she received the Australian Allied Health Awards – Occupational Therapist of the Year (2022).
What Are Others Saying?
"This workshop was great, it was very clear and concise."
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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.
