Understanding the International Classification of Functioning (ICF)
Workshop Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $90.00
Struggling to move beyond diagnosis when describing function?
Finding it hard to link participation, environment and support needs clearly?
This session builds practical skill using the ICF to structure assessment, reasoning and documentation that aligns with contemporary NDIS direction
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Date: Thursday 19 February 2026
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm AEDT
Duration: 1.5 hours
What will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain practical knowledge and tools to:
- Understand the ICF as a WHO framework for describing functioning and disability
- Apply the ICF model across body functions, activities, participation and context
- Differentiate impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions
- Analyse environmental and personal factors as barriers or facilitators
- Use ICF concepts to frame functional assessment and outcome measurement
- Apply ICF language to NDIS aligned assessment, reporting and justification
- Understand the emerging role of the ICF within NDIS reform and classification
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for allied health professionals who assess and describe function within the NDIS, particularly Occupational Therapists. It is especially relevant for:
- OTs completing functional assessments and reports
- OTs working within psychosocial disability and complex presentations
- OTs seeking stronger alignment with social model and NDIS reform direction
Why attend?
In this workshop, you will:
- Strengthen clinical reasoning using an internationally recognised framework
- Improve clarity and consistency in describing functional impact
- Align assessment language with emerging NDIS expectations
- Enhance confidence linking function, participation and support needs
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
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).
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