In this episode we discuss the increasing concerns around mental health, burnout and support strategies for OTs plus delve further into the support needs assessment tenders. 

Link for Hobart networking drinks - https://portal.trybooking.com/au/event/1352743

This week we discuss the NDIS challenges and the realities of private practice

Reasonable and necessary supports across the lifespan: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5898f042a5790ab2e0e2056c/t/5b1a02b62b6a286703f766f6/1598505493903/Reasonable+and+necessary+support+for+families+%28October+2014%29+Advice.pdf

Reasonable and necessary support for families: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5898f042a5790ab2e0e2056c/t/5b1a003a562fa72ab72fbc07/1598505538299/Reasonable+and+necessary+support+across+the+lifespan%3A+An+ordinary+life+for+people+with+disability+%28October+2014%29+Advice.pdf

In this weeks episode we discuss the January referral surge, commencement of NDIS impairment notices and community advocacy for NDIS reform. 

Please refer to link below for information on NDIS impairment notices:

https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov.au/home/becoming-participant/applying-ndis 

In this week's episode we discuss the independent review of music and art therapy, the latest on support needs assessment plus we reflect on the year that has been.

In this weeks episode we discuss NDIS impairment notices, disability related health supports & making changes to reports.

Link below to the participant access information request form:

https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/policies/access-information/participant-information-access-request

In this week's episode we discuss the balance of personal and professional life, impact of NDIS policy on OT practice and opportunities for OT advocacy.

In this week's episode we discuss AI in practice, Music & Art therapy, Replacement supports and OTSI

Music therapy petition: https://www.change.org/p/keep-music-therapy-as-an-ndis-funded-therapeutic-support

Link to OTSI: http://www.otsi.net.au/

Link to AI Privacy & Security for Occupational Therapists workshop: https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/ai-privacy-security-for-occupational-therapists

This week we discuss plans for the Christmas shutdown period and how OTs can use AI to support their OT practice:

Link to ACCC media release - https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/ndis-providers-put-on-notice-about-consequences-of-misleading-advertising

Link to AI training workshops - https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/store/#business 

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In this week's episode, we discuss eligibility reassessments and responding to requests for evidence.

Link to the Reasonable and Necessary Supports Across the Lifespan Paper:

https://individualisedliving.com.au/resource/reasonable-and-necessary-support-across-the-lifespan-an-ordinary-life-for-people-with-disability/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGhBjlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbN8C5VfZcUj35tz-QvOxpBNXPg3E_U9TVzAaNG0Fxqh5OE96I62ZOOa5g_aem_dKHgVk6go_SCbk3Sx8Qufg