Welcome to our NDIS OT Community of Practice event

Thursday September 5th, 2024

2024 has been a rollercoaster year for the NDIS so far! We understand our NDIS OT Community of Practice occupational therapists have worked hard to support participants, navigate the highs and lows, and have a voice in NDIS reform. We also understand there are many questions around what reform may mean for access to NDIS supports including occupational therapy. Our September 2024 event focuses on The Road Ahead for the NDIS, following the recent passage of the NDIS Amendment Bill.

We're beyond excited to announce our speakers!

Firstly, we will have Senator Jordon Steele-John, disability advocate, and Greens Senator, join us to share his thoughts, reflections and advice on the road ahead for the NDIS, and broader disability reform. We are grateful to Senator Jordon for his generosity and support. This is the third consecutive year he has joined our Community of Practice to share his insights, humour and passion. Senator Jordon is keen to engage directly with our audience so please come prepared with your questions – everything you ever wanted to know about NDIS reform!

PLUS we will have four excellent OT speakers detailed below, each sharing perspectives on challenges and opportunities ahead and how occupational therapists across all areas of practice, can plan and prepare.

AGENDA

3. 30pm: Welcome and Acknowledgment of Country

Muriel Cummins, Community of Practice co-convenor

3.35pm: The Road Ahead for the NDIS

A conversation with Senator Jordon Steele-John

4.05pm: The Inaugural OT Community of Practice Survey findings

Sarah Collison, Community of Practice co-convenor

4.15pm: Occupational Therapy Australia update

Michelle Oliver, General Manager, Occupational Therapy Australia

4.25pm: Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) update

Libby Callaway, Strategic Executive Advisor, ARATA

4.35pm: CoP response to NDIS Support List consultation for psychosocial disability

Carolyn Fitzgibbon, Mental Health OT Community of Practice

4.45pm: Questions

SINCERE THANKS TO ALL OUR PANELISTS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT AMAZING!

Note times are EST
We will email the zoom link to attendees 24hrs prior. We will share a recording with registered attendees after the event for those who can’t make it live.

*Note: All proceeds from this event will be used to fund a project exploring the future of evidence-based occupational therapy practice for people who live with psychosocial disability and/or neurodiversity, in Australia. By supporting this event, you are supporting this project. Thank you! for more information, please contact Bianca, Sally, Muriel, or Carolyn form the Community of Practice