About | Verve OT Learning

Meet Sarah Collison

Known for her work in assistive technology, home modifications, and complex functional assessments, but her real superpower? Translating NDIS jargon into plain, human language that OTs can actually use.

As a trainer and presenter, Sarah has worked with thousands of OTs across Australia, helping them navigate the twists and turns of the NDIS without losing their sanity (or their sense of humour). She founded Verve OT Learning, which has grown into a learning hub dedicated to making quality, relevant professional development achievable and easy to apply in the real world.

Sarah also facilitates the NDIS OT Community of Practice, an online gathering of over 12,000 OTs who share ideas, resources, and the occasional therapy-related meme. She’s the co-host of the OT Unplugged podcast, where the conversations are real, the insights are practical, and the coffee is always strong.

She’s still waiting for her call-up to the Australian walking netball team… but until then, she’ll stick to scoring goals in the NDIS space.

Why Verve OT Learning?

OTs are essential to the NDIS, but many of us find its processes overly complicated and overwhelming.

Verve OT Learning was created to change that.

What we do

Verve OT Learning provides high-quality, practical and engaging OT training and support that not only helps you work within the NDIS but also provides the tools to succeed in this challenging and evolving professional environment.

With a focus on practical, real-world OT training, we help you align your clinical expertise with NDIS requirements, ensuring that your recommendations and reports reflect both your professional judgement and your clients' needs.

How we work

Everything we do is guided by our commitment to being:

Fair and accessible

Every OT should have access to great PD — without blowing the budget or the calendar. That’s why our OT professional development whether that be live workshops, self-paced modules, or in-house training are designed to work around your schedule, without cutting corners on quality.

Respectful and community-focused

We’re committed to mutual support, transparency, and integrity in our industry. We honour the expertise of our trainers and are dedicated to lifting the OT profession as a whole. After all, this isn’t a solo sport — we’re at our best when we learn, laugh, and problem-solve together.

Current and knowledgeable

The NDIS never sits still — and neither do we. We keep our training materials fresh and up to date, so you can feel confident and capable in your work. Our trainers are experienced OTs who get the realities of clinical practice and the ever-changing NDIS rules, because they’re out there navigating them too.

What we offer

Verve OT Learning provides a range of OT professional development and training resources designed to meet the unique needs of OTs working in the NDIS space. Learn your way with our:

Live Workshops

Self-Paced Learning

Clinical Supervision

In-House Training

Membership

OT Unplugged Podcast

Let’s grow together

Verve OT Learning is more than a learning hub — it’s a community of passionate OTs cheering each other on. We’re here to help you grow into the most confident, capable, and compassionate OT you can be, with plenty of support (and a few laughs) along the way.

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