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S11 E03 - What Would You Tell Your Younger OT Self?
OT Week is an opportunity to celebrate the profession, but it can also be a time to reflect on how much has changed since we first became Occupational Therapists. The expectations we had, the challenges we faced and...
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S11 E2 - Balancing Billables: What Works for OTs and Practices?
A billable target only tells part of the story. The time needed to complete a report, the travel involved in a caseload and the support available to an early career OT all affect whether expectations are...
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S11 E1 - NDIS Safeguards and Plan Changes: Which Pathway, What Risk?
Requests for essential equipment are becoming more complicated when a plan variation is redirected towards a full NDIS reassessment. For some participants, accessing the support they need now may also expose their...
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S10 Bonus Episode - The NDIS Funding Reset Is Here. Now What?
The NDIS funding reset is here, and for OTs the implications go well beyond understanding the percentage reductions. There are questions about who will be affected, what happens when funding is reduced and what...
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S10 E10 - Who Gets Left Out of the NDIS Safeguard?
From 1 October, new NDIS funding changes will affect how some participants can access funding for social, community and civic participation. The detail OTs have been waiting for around the safeguard for participants...
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S10 E9 - Sliding Doors: The Moments That Shape an OT Career
Some moments in your OT career stay with you. A decision, a client or even a comment from someone else can change the direction of your career or the way you think about your role.
This week, Sarah, Alyce and Nikki...
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S10 E8 - NDIS Support Lists: Simpler Categories, Bigger Questions
The NDIS support lists have only been in place since October 2024, but another significant change may already be on the horizon.
A new consultation is considering how NDIS supports should be defined, including...
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S10 E7 - Less Fluff, More Function: Better NDIS OT Reports
NDIS reporting is changing, but one question remains fundamental for Occupational Therapists: why are we including this information?
Longer reports and more assessments do not automatically create stronger evidence. A...
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S10 E6 - NDIS Support Determinations: What Are We Actually Dealing With?
Recent NDIS legislative changes are creating new considerations for OTs, particularly around plan reassessments and how participants may be able to use their funding. While some implementation details are still...
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S10 E5 - The NDIS Is Changing: Hereās What We Know
Ā The latest NDIS reforms bring another significant period of change for participants, families, OTs and providers. While legislation has progressed, many of the practical details still depend on rules, guidance and...
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S10 E4 - The Business of OT: Costs, Recruitment and Sustainability
Running an Occupational Therapy business has always involved more than delivering great clinical care. There are people to employ, systems to manage, invoices to collect and countless decisions about where limited...
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S10 E3 - Building Clinical Confidence Through Reflective Practice
Why great supervision starts with understanding what new OTs don't know
Supporting another Occupational Therapist to develop their clinical skills is rewarding, but it isn't always straightforward. Many experienced...
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