Improve OT

01/01/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year! Hope 2025 is a great year for everyone

31/12/2024

Sometimes we can get caught in the trap, thinking our work is just 𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓂𝑜𝓃 𝓈𝑒𝓃𝓈𝑒.
But let me remind you of the depth of knowledge and expertise it takes to create meaningful occupation-centered change; knowledge in:
- biology
- psychology
- sociology
- neuroscience
- sensory processing
- human development
- environmental factors
- assistive technology
- human behaviour
- health conditions and disabilities
- the science of occupation
and SO MUCH MORE! What have I missed?! 💫🩷🙌🏼

22/12/2024

22/12/2024

Improve OT wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe and happy new year! Have a safe holiday season! 🎄🎅🏻✨

20/12/2024

https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/health/2024/12/21/exclusive-catastrophic-errors-seen-rushed-ndis-reform?

Scary times ahead in 2025 with the changes to the NDIS that the Government has planned… it’s going to be a wild ride for both participants and providers

Following confidential briefings, disability advocates say hundreds of thousands of people will be underserved by new eligibility rules that are reminiscent of failed Coalition policy.

17/12/2024

I had the opportunity to visit Beacon Laundry this morning. Wow! What an amazing place doing such great work and providing a great place for people who have a disability to participate in employment. Big thanks to Mel for taking the time to give me a tour. Look forward to working with you in future to achieve amazing outcomes for clients

11/12/2024

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Dementia Inclusive Ballina servicing Northern Rivers
weekly activity group at the Aero Club in Ballina. What an amazing organisation doing some fantastic work to support those in our community living with dementia and their carers.

They run a weekly activity group each Wednesday for people living with dementia and their carers which provides an important opportunity to come together and connect, facilitate social interaction and participate in fun activities together. The group usually features some gentle exercises, singing, morning tea and a range of fun activities.

Yesterday, those attending the group enjoyed decorating gingerbread men and singing Christmas carols together. A great time was had by all who attended.

This is an organisation run by volunteers who generously donate their time to assist those who have dementia and their carers navigate the very difficult journey that is living with dementia. To find out more about this great organisation, or to become involved as a volunteer or to make a donation, check out their website https://dementiainclusiveballina.org.au/?

About us Dementia Inclusive Ballina are a group of dedicated volunteers working to develop and deliver services, education and support for people living with dementia and their carers in and around the Ballina Shire. About Us Events & activities in the community HOT NEWS: HEALTH, DISABILITY, AGED CA...

05/12/2024

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-05/epilepsy-ndis-funding-falls-short/104620578?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR29IvEVnMr843GvOmy7K9x3M2d9p3WF0bmzBrIlgCEhSsbiU_ufvFWMGTw_aem_PEXl4L-OG4rseKMI6l2n2A

Adeline is a cheeky seven-year-old but her epilepsy has left her brain damaged, and the NDIS won't help, leaving her family desperate for access to therapies that could help her.

03/12/2024

Occupational therapy transcends the focus on the individual, guiding us to reimagine the systems that shape our shared experience and collective potential.

03/12/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19e1W3ZifG/?mibextid=WC7FNe

🌟 Celebrating International Day of People with Disability 🌟

Today, we join the global community recognising the 5.5 million Australians living with disability.

A special shoutout to occupational therapists who work tirelessly to support individuals in achieving their goals, advocating for inclusion, and navigating the rapid changes within the NDIS. Your dedication helps create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Let’s continue to amplify voices, break down barriers, and champion change together! 💙

03/12/2024

30/11/2024

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-ndis-and-its-participants/1dz53v8m6?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0pgUaPnQXl1BapVYGoYwb4fpUAbp0x-Ptre4HeX6YtxJDxh-EtD20tfL4_aem_89IEOhwJMzp5gFFd5P9--w

An important read and/or listen to understand what’s going on currently in the NDIS space and the uncertainty for participants and providers alike at the present time.

Participants and providers are anxiously awaiting the content of a new ‘therapy support’ operational guideline and associated new price guide that is set to drop tomorrow. Hold onto your hats everyone, who knows what horrible surprises could potentially be ahead of us once we find out the details tomorrow.

There are more than 660,000 people with disabilities in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a program meant to provide quality of life for its participants. But the scheme has undergone significant change, most recently legislation approved by Parliament in October 2024 limiting growth in the....

28/11/2024

https://chng.it/r8kqnkTvwQ

Creative and Experiential Therapies Belong in the NDIS

25/11/2024

Sleep is one of life's core activities of daily living; a state of altered consciousness, during which the body rests and restores itself. Commonly de-prioritised, the impacts of good and bad sleep on our waking hours are significant. This 2024 infographic series covers a breadth of themes - from ci...

25/11/2024

It has been stated that as of 2nd December 2024, music therapy and art therapy will no longer be funded as an NDIS support. This is a disappointing decision as these are evidence-based therapies that are required to be delivered by experienced art and music therapists with qualifications.

A lot of clients will be adversely impacted by no longer being able to access these therapies.

There is a petition to keep music therapy as part of the NDIS (see below)

Save Music Therapy: Keep It Funded Under NDIS