OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

In this week’s episode we discuss the consultation on foundational supports, issues with misuse of NDIS funds and the new look NDIS Plans

Link below for Foundational Supports update: https://engage.dss.gov.au/foundational-supports

Link to the consultation introduction webinar on Foundational Supports by DSS to be held on 20/9/2024 : https://events.humanitix.com/webinar-foundational-supports

Link to the new look NDIS Plans - https://improvements.ndis.gov.au/participants/understand-your-plan/your-next-plan#a-new-look-plan

In this weeks episode we discuss the NDIS legislation update, price differentiation and incorrect AT prescription.  Plus Sarah will deliver the best NDIS OT joke ever!

How to Save Money in Your Small Business - https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/live-workshop-How-to-Save-Money-in-Your-Small-Business

Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention. – Preci Australia

In this weeks podcast episode we discuss the importance of living a health OT lifestyle, recent news on NDIS payment blockages and the skill of NDIS report writing. 

Webinar on the legislation changes - https://teamdsc.com.au/events/the-ndis-act-whats-changing

Functional assessment workshops - https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/store 

This week, we are joined by Muriel Cummins to discuss the developments in the proposed NDIS reforms including the latest from the senate debate on the Getting the NDIS Back on Track bill.

The Road Ahead - Community of Practice event – Get your tickets from https://events.humanitix.com/ndis-ot-community-of-practice-event-looking-to-the-future-89stlcyt

Tell Them From Us Survey Link -  https://forms.gle/P5HuAecYBzXNF4ep6

Draft List of Proposed NDIS Supports for Consultation –

https://engage.dss.gov.au/consultation-on-draft-lists-of-ndis-supports/draft-list-of-ndis-support/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEeNTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQPXUHUGagCoXEN6Wmglc3imQo4JJS9rg9RgevSWpOoOfVKuZo5jiRrZXQ_aem_NwMV_OlINGdYtox-GcyNnw

12th August 2024 Senate Hansard - https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/download/chamber/hansards/28054/toc_pdf/Senate_2024_08_12.pdf;fileType=application%2Fpdf

NDIS OT Community of Practice Response to the Draft List of Proposed NDIS Supports – survey to add your comments which will be collated and submitted during the consultation period - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1flSMdUV9hbdgHxUwLBhh3yIfkExTNrjk/mobilebasic#heading=h.2zbgiuw

Review of Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention Project - https://www.preci.org.au/bp-framework-eci/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEngSlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ3y6zcNCVaOgCa6W4BrWRetUOw_wuytZgZ7x4iex8iwWlWbLw9uiw_C5A_aem_SOf0befSiIKkihlkPEdhpQ

The Road Ahead - Community of Practice event – Get your tickets from https://events.humanitix.com/ndis-ot-community-of-practice-event-looking-to-the-future-89stlcyt

NDIS Worker Registration Taskforce Final Report

https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers-standards-and-quality-assurance-ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce/final-consultation-report-ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce

Draft List of Proposed NDIS Supports

https://engage.dss.gov.au/consultation-on-draft-lists-of-ndis-supports/draft-list-of-ndis-support/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEeNTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQPXUHUGagCoXEN6Wmglc3imQo4JJS9rg9RgevSWpOoOfVKuZo5jiRrZXQ_aem_NwMV_OlINGdYtox-GcyNnw

NDIS OT Community of Practice Response to the Draft List of Proposed NDIS Supports – survey to add your comments which will be collated and submitted during the consultation period - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1flSMdUV9hbdgHxUwLBhh3yIfkExTNrjk/mobilebasic#heading=h.2zbgiuw

CafSA NSW survey on Foundational Supports

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ve2RWDP46EeQ1tafQuxpN_TJmCTu75ZDvEU8cUv60uFUNFNSUFBDTUkxUzVCMkJYWVQ2VDdKM1RKMS4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawEeOERleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHd9Q9hgX3MoLgU8aD-hoqy6Kq5Jy9waH1Opl1fuqVmN1RHWXElOgBOZzcQ_aem_-TeWGjjP-EhljNP11F6ETw

Bronwyn Painter Nature Retreat

https://www.natureot.com.au/connectwithnatureprogramandimmersion

Michelle Bihari Caring Webinars

https://michellebiharyhealth.com/caringcostswebinars

In this weeks episode we discuss the latest on the NDIS taskforce on mandatory registration including the recent report leak.  We also delve into  the importance of self-care and the use of AHAs in OT practice. 

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In this weeks episode we discuss the importance of taking a break from the NDIS, further provider closures and short notice cancellations. 

Michelle Bihary webinar series:

* 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺 AEST 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆

* 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝟰.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺 AEST 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

* 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝟰.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺 AEST 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

* 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟰.𝟭𝟱𝗽𝗺 AEST 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

𝗙𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

* Self-Care * Self-Compassion * Caring for your team * Building Frustration Tolerance * Burnout Prevention * Leading through difficult times

If you're interested in attending any or all sessions, please complete the form here: https://bit.ly/3Y0KMPY Registration details will then be sent out prior to each webinar, recordings will be available.

Continuity Planning Course:

https://www.usc.edu.au/study/courses-and-programs/business-short-courses-and-microcredentials/queensland-government-funded-planning-courses/continuity-planning

Corporate Power of Attorney:

https://legalvision.com.au/3-steps-to-creating-a-company-power-of-attorney/

The latest episode of The OT Unplugged podcast is now out! Join us for the latest NDIS OT news and updates from the NDIS OT community of practice. In this weeks episode we discuss : NDIS Price Guide and Pricing Review Report, the proposed blended payments co design, and Bill Shorten's new advertising campaign.mp3

Pulse Survey – NDIS Annual Pricing review Survey from NDS: https://www.nds.org.au/index.php/news/pulse-survey-ndis-annual-pricing-review?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR283IlOa63Z8TqfqJXtPSDUOdYzeT-bGgdp-RkPCyPX6aaQ3AU8fIRuD-U_aem_z6SNmY0FxUpjJ68DMP2yWg

Check In Survey from Julienne Locke-

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ZT_UtCBWpEanttWiivx-PQKNrOGQhG5Du7opHbWT3K1UMTgzRkkzMjE0TzdRMk4wTjZRRUpDUzFSVS4u&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3ytAzgIVzv9L2AVvDFcq8lgR7z9ZvQs_AC3URbwsDrum2X4BYJmQQ0VoY_aem_1ve7gKOUDfB6U7uiYGVmTQ

This week we discussed the NDIS pricing... or the lack thereof. The pause on draft legislation and the flaws in the NDIS decision making.

New graduate sessions referred to during this weeks podcast:

https://sensationalstart-au.zoom.us/rec/share/PZx3mzbWF6LnWlGdh0WpV9jzyu2TNR3fQi7tRHCmGkZfSkiOwt-3woiNhvpF2FCK.KXabYyuX0OJRrCA2

https://sensationalstart-au.zoom.us/rec/share/ZC9y9wH2H3APR-qZMtsBVT6mrhvTzuyvi4Aj5r_hKdZBO74NJBHb82QjxpJ1mAUw.FakMBqecQkXKxHNu