Prescribing Paediatric Disability Strollers


Workshop Duration:
 2 hours

Cost: $120.00

Date: Monday 11 May 2026

Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm AEST

Duration: 2 hours

Unsure when a stroller is the right recommendation?

Struggling to justify stroller versus wheelchair decisions under the NDIS?

This workshop builds clear clinical reasoning, stronger justification skills and practical decision-making frameworks for paediatric mobility equipment

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What will you learn?

In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:

  •  Reframe strollers as community access equipment by linking recommendations to participation and endurance
  • Make clear clinical decisions between stroller, wheelchair and activity seating based on functional need
  • Strengthen clinical reasoning by balancing postural support, safety, development and real-world use
  • Incorporate family capacity, routines and environments to ensure recommendations are practical and sustainable
  • Identify and prioritise equipment features, harnesses and accessories that add meaningful clinical value
  • Recognise and respond to restrictive practice considerations in paediatric mobility
  • Write clear, defensible NDIS justifications aligned with funding expectations
  • Apply practical strategies and clinical insights to improve everyday paediatric AT decision-making 

 

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists who:

  •  Prescribe paediatric assistive technology under the NDIS
  • Recommend or trial disability strollers for children
  • Want clearer clinical reasoning between stroller, wheelchair and activity seating
  • Navigate funding justification and documentation requirements
  • Are looking to strengthen confidence in complex, everyday AT decisions

It is particularly valuable for Occupational Therapists who:

  • Feel unsure when a stroller is the right recommendation
  • Have experienced or want to avoid funding pushback
  • Want a more structured, defensible approach to paediatric mobility equipment

If you're a Paediatric Physio who has found your way here wondering if this workshop would also be suitable for you, the answer is YES! Stroller prescription can often sit with your scope of practice. So if you're looking to upskill, this training will be relevant and practical for you too. Welcome!

 

Why attend?

In this workshop, you will:

  • Develop a clear framework for paediatric mobility decision-making
  • Strengthen your ability to justify recommendations under the NDIS
  • Reduce risk of inappropriate equipment prescription
  • Improve participation outcomes through better equipment matching
  • Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately in clinical practice
  • Build confidence navigating complex scenarios including restrictive practice considerations

 

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

Workshop Workbook

Designed to support your learning and develop your clinical reasoning throughout the webinar. This workbook includes structured prompts, key frameworks and space to apply concepts directly to your own paediatric assistive technology cases

Included with your workshop in your Verve OT Learning Library

Considering more than one workshop?

 

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About the Presenter

Kate McMahon is Director and Senior Occupational Therapist at Kids + Co.Lab, a paediatric practice supporting children with complex disabilities and their families across the Sunshine Coast. She has over a decade of experience working with children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and developmental delay, specialising in assistive technology assessment and prescription.

Kate runs a values‑led practice, prioritising family-centred care, inclusion and participation in all aspects of service delivery. She also provides clinical supervision and mentorship to paediatric OTs, supporting their professional growth through reflective, evidence-informed guidance that strengthens confidence, capability, and outcomes for children and families.

Learn more about Kate 👉 www.kidsandcolab.com.au/kate-mcmahon-ot

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