New NDIS Legislation: Impact on OTs and Participants
Are you an Occupational Therapist navigating the recent NDIS legislative changes?
Do you find it challenging to keep up with evolving rules around eligibility, supports and planning?
Learn how to confidently interpret the latest NDIS legislation updates and apply practical strategies to support participants effectively through these reforms.
Access workshop nowWhat will you learn?
In this training, you will:
- Understand the key drivers behind the 2024 NDIS legislative changes
- Learn what the new rules mean for participant access and eligibility
- Understand Section 10 - the NDIS “in” and “out” support lists
- Understand Section 33 - budget funding periods and other relevant and intersecting sections of the Act
- Understand the legislative basis for Support Needs Assessments (SNA)
- Discover how the planning process has changed
- Gain insight into appeal rights and the CEO’s increased powers
- Explore advocacy efforts and how YOU can have a say in how the legislation is implemented
Get practical tips for supporting participants during this period of rapid change
Who is this workshop for?
This training is ideal for Occupational Therapists working with NDIS participants, practice owners and team leaders managing service delivery changes, allied health professionals wanting to understand legislative impact and those supporting people with complex or psychosocial disability needs.
Whether you’re new to the NDIS or an experienced OT, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to adapt your practice confidently and support participants through legislative transitions.
Why attend?
By attending, you will:
- Gain a clear understanding of the NDIS Bill 2024 and its practical implications
- Learn how to adjust your clinical practice to reflect new eligibility and support frameworks
- Develop strategies to communicate changes clearly and compassionately to participants
- Build confidence in navigating what supports are funded, excluded or still unclear
- Connect with the OT advocacy role and stay informed on national reforms
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).
