OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

Hosted by: Sarah Collison, Nikki Cousins and Alyce Svensk

A space for you to connect, reflect and stay up to date on OT practice and the evolving world of the NDIS.

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Episodes

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: Here’s 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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S10 E2 - The Placement Problem: Why Paying Students Isn't the Whole Solution

Paid placements for Occupational Therapy students are finally here. But they're only part of the solution For generations of Occupational Therapists, unpaid placements have simply been accepted as part of the journey...
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S10 E1 - Balancing Business, Billing and Burnout

Taking a proper break without your business falling apart For many Occupational Therapists, taking time off is easier said than done. Whether you run a private practice or work as a sole trader, holidays often come...
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S09E11 - Innovation and Change in OT: OTX, WikiQuip and NDIS Updates

A profession in transition The OT profession is in a period of significant change. On one hand, events like OTX 2026 are showcasing innovation, collaboration and exciting solutions to longstanding challenges. On the...
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S09E10 - NDIS Price Guide - What OTs really need to know

What Occupational Therapists Need to Know About the 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Update The 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Schedule and Annual Pricing Review have now been released. For Occupational Therapists, the immediate headline...
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S09E09 - Beyond Self-Report: Building Stronger Functional Capacity Evidence

Occupational Therapists are frequently asked to provide ā€˜robust evidence’ for NDIS funding decisions, but what does that really mean? Explore why observation, clinical reasoning and context matter when assessing...
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