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 

This week we start unpacking the NDIS review by discussing the recommendations relating to supports for participants with Pyscho-social disability with guest host Muriel Cummins. We also round up the latest NDIS updates including NDS workforce census, registration taskforce and PACE rollout.

NDS Workforce Census - https://www.nds.org.au/news/nds-launches-our-2024-workforce-census 

Introduction to PACE for NDIS OT's - https://www.trybooking.com/CQDBR

NDIS Registration Taskforce call for submissions - https://engage.dss.gov.au/ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce/ndis-provider-and-worker-registration-taskforce-make-a-submission/ 

In this weeks episodes we share our scope of practice journeys and the pitfalls of jumping in too fast and too deep. Plus we discuss the value of good CPD and how to find it...

Supervision and leadership training mentioned - https://www.trybooking.com/CPQIP

Announcement of resignation of NDIS commissioner - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-27/ndis-commissioner-tracey-mackey-resigns/103516604 

In this weeks episode we discuss how to manage conversations with clients when expectations are running high. Plus we delve into the annual pricing review to chat about considerations for providers moving forward within the scheme before ending on a light hearted note discussing client visits gone awry.

Links below for the NDIS pricing review papers and the NACRE consulting response template:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/pricing-arrangements/making-pricing-decisions/annual-pricing-review

https://www.nacre.com.au/seize-the-day-allied-health-business-owners-responding-to-the-ndis-annual-pricing-review/?fbclid=IwAR3SewEE95dxzDPw35gpw2Da0zONkErytIS-Jowj1znaAn4-FOC3sBRQL3o

In this weeks episode we dig deeper to discuss recent approval delays, the rollout of PACE and impact on providers and participants.  We also chat about the recent OTA survey on OT naming legalities. 

For more information on PACE - https://improvements.ndis.gov.au/

In this weeks inaugural episode you'll meet podcasters Sarah, Nikki and Alyce as they delve into the trials and tribulations of recruitment, supervision and finding that perform OT match. Check out the free recordings available for choosing that next job and supporting the early career workforce.

How to choose your next job – https://sensationalstart-au.zoom.us/rec/share/PZx3mzbWF6LnWlGdh0WpV9jzyu2TNR3fQi7tRHCmGkZfSkiOwt-3woiNhvpF2FCK.KXabYyuX0OJRrCA2

How to support your early career workforce https://sensationalstart-au.zoom.us/rec/share/ZC9y9wH2H3APR-qZMtsBVT6mrhvTzuyvi4Aj5r_hKdZBO74NJBHb82QjxpJ1mAUw.FakMBqecQkXKxHNu