In this week's episode we discuss the Public Enquiries in the NDIS draft legislation, unearth the notion of "intra-plan inflation" and discuss working in collaboration with AT suppliers for best practice outcomes.  

Wheelie Worx with Justin Boulos - https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwheelieworx&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-MjI3M2RjODgtZGYyMy00ZWVhLTg0OTMtMTFmMmYxMGYxZTQwXzAxMA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_notifications%3B%2B2W4wCcET6yMFfz6BhxbpA%3D%3D

Article on intra-plan inflation - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/may/15/ndis-changes-to-close-costly-loophole-before-it-becomes-gaping-wound-bill-shorten-says 

Link to AAT stats discussed - https://www.aat.gov.au/about-the-aat/corporate-information/statistics

In this weeks episode we discuss the NDIS wedding tax plus paid student placements for some undergrad programs.  We also delve into our favourite standardised assessment tools and their use in OT clinical practice.  

Links below to articles on the first two topics:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-24/accc-taskforce-launches-to-investigate-ndis-overcharging/103625488

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-05/placement-poverty-commonwealth-payment-nurses-teachers/103807024

In this weeks episode we discuss our favourite expos and conferences including which one has the best freebies!

ARATA conference - https://www.arata.org.au/eventdetails/19581/2024-australian-assistive-technology-conference

ATSA independent living expo - https://expo.atsa.org.au/

OT Exchange conference - https://www.otausevents.com.au/otexchange2024/

In this weeks episode, Sarah and Nikki sit down with special guest Muriel Cummins to navigate the key issues of concern in the NDIS draft legislation.  

For assistance in making a submission, please access the form below: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10m-8EFeltrADk5tZ1W624sIuuUqCnO1X/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR33mV-t76VOgOud001RcX29bjlk0ojUTfu6KuePaNMKE6ZidaJy4TtHRhQ_aem_Af6DSzASdWdilTDCyYvkUamybqQM47ovLtvsSCGtemtmaL6uEm_D_I5se-sMo9xVEnqR6gBATVqyLn5y5cR09S0v

In this episode we discuss further the proposed mandatory registration and what it may mean for NDIS providers and participants.  

OTA survey on NDIS registration - https://lnkd.in/gqvFRrmn 

NACRE Consulting Have Your Say form - https://www.nacre.com.au/mandatory-ndis-registration 

Make a submission to the NDIS taskforce - https://engage.dss.gov.au/ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce/

In this weeks episode we take a deeper dive into the NDIS draft legislation and discuss the topics raised during the DSS (Department of Social Services) recent information session.  Further information sessions are being run in the coming weeks. 

https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/9974-proposed-ndis-legislation-introduced-parliament 

https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/news/68436 

This week we discuss the topic on everyone's mind, the draft legislation tabled to parliament to get the NDIS back on track. 

Information session on the draft legislation: https://events.humanitix.com/getting-the-ndis-back-on-track-bill-information-session-1?fbclid=IwAR0j1uq1l9d1nYhD-yfeS1slj8Nm8naF-zrtLsiEdszHBGYqMZncyptS_48

Submit to the NDIA registration taskforce: https://engage.dss.gov.au/ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce/ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce-make-a-submission

This week we take a deep dive into the OTA workforce plan, discussing priority area number one relating to preparation of the OT new graduate workforce.  We also round up the latest NDIS updates including updates on NDIS payment delays and investigation of fraudulent plan managers. 

https://otaus.com.au/practice-support/workforce-development-project 

This week we discuss the ups and downs of being a working Mum and explore what work life balance really looks like.  We also round up the latest NDIS updates including release of the OTA response to pricing and the governments progress update on the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission. 

OTA pricing update:

https://otaus.com.au/news/ndis-pricing-review-update 

Progress update on the Disability Royal Commission:

https://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers-disability-royal-commission-taskforce/australian-government-progress-update-on-the-disability-royal-commission-0