Thermomix Prescription in the NDIS
Are you an Occupational Therapist working with NDIS participants aiming to gain independence in meal preparation?
Do you find it challenging to justify the prescription of household appliances like the Thermomix under NDIS funding?
Master the clinical reasoning and reporting skills needed to prescribe a Thermomix as a replacement support under NDIS guidelines.
This practical workshop will provide clarity on evidence preparation, reporting and the updated NDIS guidelines for funding household appliances.
Access workshop nowWhat will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools to:
Understand the Role of a Thermomix in Meal Preparation:
- Explore how a Thermomix can build capacity and increase independence in daily living tasks.
- Identify the specific clinical considerations when prescribing a Thermomix.
Demonstrate Evidence-Based Prescription:
- Develop clear clinical reasoning to justify the need for a Thermomix as part of a participant's plan.
- Understand the process for trial and comparison to other AT solutions.
Navigate the NDIS Guidelines for Replacement Supports:
- Learn about recent updates to NDIS guidelines that classify household appliances as typical living expenses not covered by NDIS funding.
- Understand how the Thermomix can qualify as a replacement support when it reduces the need for funded support workers or other assistive technology.
Review Real-World Applications:
- Explore an example of a mid-cost assistive technology (AT) letter for Thermomix prescription.
- Gain practical insights into the replacement support process.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for OTs who are working with participants seeking greater independence in daily living tasks.
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician, this training will enhance your understanding of Thermomix use, evidence preparation and assistive technology prescription.
Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your occupational therapy practice and professional development.
By attending, you will:
- Learn how to clinically justify the prescription of a Thermomix to support meal preparation.
- Strengthen your ability to align reports with NDIS guidelines for replacement supports.
- Develop confidence in preparing evidence and reporting to advocate effectively for participant needs.
- Build a deeper understanding of the replacement support process for household appliances.
- Apply theory to practice through examples and interactive discussions, ensuring actionable skills to integrate into your daily work.
About the Presenter
Rebecca (aka Becky) Pizzilli has been an Occupational Therapist for over 18 years. She commenced her career with a rotation at Nottingham University Hospitals in the UK, covering a broad range of clinical settings including general medical, orthopaedics, neurological rehabilitation and community-based services.
Since moving to Australia in 2009, Becky widened her experience and was a Senior OT with the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service in South Australia. Becky also has experience working in residential and community aged care, however her passion is supporting individuals who have had a brain injury.
She now runs her own business Find Your pOTential, which has a focus on adult brain injury rehabilitation.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Very helpful and informative presentation on how to justify a Thermomix for a participant on the NDIS.
I found the clinical reasoning very helpful and also linking back to the COPM and participant goals.
The notes on why a Thermomix may be rejected were also very helpful.
