OTSi Webinar recording - Understanding therapy Support in a Changing NDIS

OTSi Webinar Recording: Understanding Therapy Support in a changing NDIS

Purpose: Build foundational understanding of therapy support provision enabling occupational therapists to practice with clarity and confidence.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the role of therapy supports as stated supports in NDIS plans and the implications for flexibility and participant choice.

2. Explore the distinction between capacity-building and maintenance therapy supports, and when each applies.

3. Understand requirements to link therapy to functional outcomes and measurable change.

4. Recognize professional role boundaries, including what is and isn’t considered therapy support.

5. Understand what supports can and cannot be funded under NDIS, and the access and equity issues this potentially raises.

6. Outline the evidence and reporting requirements for securing and continuing therapy supports.

Focus Areas:

• Overview of NDIS Guidelines and recent changes.

• Evidence-based therapy supports and eligibility.

• Implications for OT practice, participant choice, and interdisciplinary work.

• Reporting requirements: progress reports, outcome measures, and reassessment evidence.

• Case examples illustrating decision-making under the new framework.

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