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OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

Sarah Collison, Nikki Cousins and Alyce Svensk
NDIS
Occupational Therapy
Legislation
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Advocacy
Needs Assessments
NDIS Draft Legislation
OT Australia Workforce Project
Department Of Social Services
Disability Community
Therapists
Eligibility Assessment
Legislative Changes
Wedding Tax
Disability Sector
Support Coordinators
Plan Managers
Psychosocial Disability
Early Intervention
Budget Flexibility

OT Unplugged is 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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When the work piles up, your brain does the weirdest things

There’s a particular kind of overload that shows up after a big push. You sit down, finally pause, and realise your brain hasn’t caught up with your body. You misplace simple things. You fo... more

Featuring honorary member: Muriel Cummins!

The disability landscape is changing fast

Across the NDIS, early childhood and broader disability policy, reform is moving quickly and in multiple directions at once. For Occupational Therapists, these chan... more

Many OT teams are feeling the same mix right now – strong referral demand alongside shifting rules and inconsistent NDIA decision making. It’s hard to plan services, hard to train early career clinicians and hard to give participants confidence when ... more

The “slow crawl” quite a few of us are feeling

End-of-year fatigue looks different depending on your role. For some clinicians, cancellations start rolling in and caseloads thin out. For others, it’s the opposite – back-to-back sessions, “just one m... more

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Muriel Cummins
Specialist in psychosocial support and disability
Episode: S01E05 - Unpacking the NDIS Review and Psycho-social Disability

Hosts

Sarah
Co-host and experienced Occupational Therapist, actively engaged in discussions about OT practices and NDIS challenges.
Nikki Cousins
Co-host and dedicated advocate for occupational therapy practices, sharing insights on the NDIS.
Elise
Co-host with a focus on the practical application of occupational therapy concepts and NDIS updates.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Amazing, relevant and structured

    The experience of these professionals shines through, great commentary on the current state of OTs, NDIS and working in the Australian health workforce

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    Australia2 years ago

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The blend of personal stories with professional content is praised for making complex topics more relatable.
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Listeners appreciate the authentic discussions and feel empowered by the hosts' insights on navigating the NDIS.

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S7E09 - Fairness at Risk: How New Planning Reforms Could Reshape Everyday OT Practice
Q: So my question is, right, OK, so if someone gets a support needs assessment ...?
The assessment could potentially provide incorrect information if done improperly, resulting in an inaccurate budget.
S04E05 OT advocacy, support needs assessments and NDIS report writing challenges
Q: How do people become a member of OTSI?
You can become a member of OTSI through our website, which is OTSI dot net dot A-U.
S04E05 OT advocacy, support needs assessments and NDIS report writing challenges
Q: Muriel, can you tell us a little bit about how you developed OTSI?
We felt like there was a gap in terms of a voice, an OT voice around the issues that face groups of people with invisible or hidden disabilities, so we established OTSI.

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The content focuses on the challenges and intricacies faced by Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Australia, particularly in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Host conversations often touch on administrative hurdles, funding processes, legislative changes, and the importance of advocacy within the community. Each episode combines personal anecdotes with critical discussions about professional practices, showcasing both the frustrations and successes of navigating the NDIS landscape. Unique storytelling elements and engaging dialogue foster a sense of camaraderie among listeners, enriching the OT community's collective knowledge and support.

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