We knew the NDIS funding reset was coming. We knew the government wanted to bring spending back under control. But knowing something is coming and sit...
We made it. It’s 1 October and after months of announcements, amendments, guidance, questions and trying to work out exactly what these NDIS funding c...
Last week, I shared some information on Facebook about the new High Support Needs safeguard being introduced alongside the NDIS funding changes.
A mo...
It’s been a busy couple of days for NDIS updates.
On Tuesday, the government released new guidance about the High Support Needs safeguard that will s...
There is a significant NDIS change coming from 1 October that I think OTs need to understand.
It is called a support determination.
From 1 October 2...
The NDIS support lists could be changing again. But before we get into what is being proposed, there is one important point to make clear.
These chan...
There was a question from one of my OTs last week that stopped me in my tracks.
What happens when there hasn’t been a significant change in a partici...
With the NDIS changes that commenced on 27 August 2026, it is more important than ever for OTs to understand the difference between a review of a deci...
If you read this blog before 27/08/2026 at 5.30pm AEST, please note the information below has been updated to include information about two new forms:...
There’s a particular kind of discomfort that comes with being experienced at what you do, then moving into a new workplace or area of practice and rea...
One of the questions I’m asked most often as a business owner is: “Do you take Occupational Therapy students on placement?”
Like many private practic...
Since the introduction of the new NDIS support item codes on 1 July (nearly a whole month ago!!), I’ve noticed a recurring theme in conversations with...
Occupational Therapists working within the NDIS have long accepted that systems change.
Updates to legislation, frameworks and operational guidelines...
The recent changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have sparked a lot of discussion among participants and service providers. These...
The world of occupational therapy (OT) within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to evolve rapidly, requiring practitioners to ...
The field of occupational therapy (OT) is continually evolving, with each new development offering opportunities for growth and impact. From the inspi...
The ever-evolving landscape of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to present challenges and opportunities for occupational ther...
Occupational therapists (OTs) face unique challenges in balancing their own wellbeing while delivering high-quality services to clients. In the contex...
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is undergoing significant proposed reforms, sparking widespread discussion across occupational therapy...
Recent discussions, including the release of the Registration Task Force final report and proposed legislative changes, have sparked widespread debate...
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to evolve, presenting occupational therapists (OTs) with both opportunities and challenges. ...
The complexities of working within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have never been more apparent. Occupational therapists (OTs) and ot...
The OTA Exchange Conference recently brought together occupational therapists (OTs) from across the country for a week of learning, connection and ins...
As Occupational Therapists (OTs), navigating the complexities of exit planning, the involvement of Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) and managing unusua...
