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Navigating Complex Home Modifications in the NDIS


Workshop Duration: 2.5 hours

Cost: $150.00

Are you an experienced home modifications OT, but finding NDIS processes overwhelming when it comes to assessment and reporting?

Do you struggle to confidently justify large scale modifications that involve structural changes, multiple stakeholders and significant costs?

This session builds clear clinical reasoning and practical confidence so you can navigate NDIS complex home modification assessments and reporting with greater clarity and consistency.

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What will you learn?

In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools to:

  • Understand the differences between adaptations, minor modifications and complex home modifications including funding thresholds and when a CHM report is required
  • Identify what makes a modification complex, including structural changes, high cost works and multi area impact within the home
  • Navigate NDIS legislation, rules and operational guidelines including reasonable and necessary criteria and recent changes
  • Apply a structured approach to complex home modification assessment including functional assessment, measurement, observation and use of photos
  • Understand the end to end process including concept design, builder engagement, joint consultations and quote review
  • Develop clear and defensible reports that align with NDIS expectations and improve the likelihood of approval

 

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for Occupational Therapists working in the NDIS who are involved in or moving into complex home modification assessments.

Whether you are building your skills or already completing CHM work, this training will strengthen your understanding of processes, reporting and clinical reasoning.

 

Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your occupational therapy practice and professional development.

By attending, you will:

  • Build confidence in managing complex home modification cases
  • Strengthen your ability to justify high cost and high risk recommendations
  • Develop a clear understanding of the full assessment and submission process
  • Improve your ability to work effectively with builders and other stakeholders
  • Apply practical strategies to ensure your reports are clear, structured and defensible

 

What's included?

  • Gain online access to the workshop – live workshops are delivered via Zoom, while self-paced options include access to recorded sessions
  • Download workshop slides and any resources provided by the presenter
  • Enjoy six months of access to the recording and resources via your Verve OT Learning Library
  • Receive a certificate of completion for your CPD records, available via email upon completion of the workshop

 

Terms of purchase

Please note that each workshop purchase provides access for one person only. If you would like multiple team members to access this workshop, each person must purchase the workshop seperately.

Advanced

The content of this workshop is suitable for experienced therapists who are already working in this area regularly.

The workshop assumes strong foundational knowledge and focuses on complex clinical reasoning, nuanced decision-making, advanced application and higher-level practice considerations.

What are the different levels?

Considering more than one workshop?

 

Add them all to your cart and finalise your purchase in one easy step

About the Presenter

Sarah Collison is an Occupational Therapist and the Director of Verve OT, specialising in assistive technology, home modifications, and complex functional assessments for NDIS participants. She leads a team of 55 OTs servicing the Sydney and Blue Mountains regions, delivering in-home and community-based supports to NDIS participants.

As a trainer and presenter, Sarah has educated thousands of OTs across Australia, equipping them to confidently navigate the complexities of the NDIS. She is the founder of Verve OT Learning, an education hub that empowers OTs to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services.

Sarah is also the facilitator of the NDIS OT Community of Practice, a network of over 12,200 OTs, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for better participant outcomes. In addition, she is the co-host of the OT Unplugged podcast, where she brings real conversations and practical insights to OTs navigating the NDIS space.

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What Are Others Saying?

"This workshop was so helpful for me as an OT that is already completing minor and CHM assessment/applications, mainly due to the inconsistent NDIS processes e.g. project managers across different states. It also helped to reassure that I am following correct processes. It was also very helpful having the examples provided with adequate background information, photos and diagrams, e.g. deviating from the Australian Standards (re: shower size)."

Alexandra H, Occupational Therapist

"I have learned more in the past two hours about home mods - particularly writing report/rules etc. then in the past 2.5 years of actually doing the work. This was extremely clear and well presented. Thank you for also including the CHM guidance document, I am already including most of this information but will definitely make some tweaks to my CHM applications based on your suggestions, that can enhance them further. "

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Verve OT Learning Workshop Categories

Beginner

Suitable for therapists who are new to the topic area and require foundational knowledge.

The workshop assumes little or no prior experience and focuses on core concepts, terminology, frameworks and practical introductory skills.

Intermediate

Suitable for therapists who already have a basic understanding of the topic and some practical experience applying it in clinical practice.

The workshop builds on foundational knowledge and explores more detailed reasoning, application and problem-solving.

Advanced

Suitable for experienced therapists who are already working in this area regularly.

The workshop assumes strong foundational knowledge and focuses on complex clinical reasoning, nuanced decision-making, advanced application and higher-level practice considerations.

All levels

Suitable for therapists across a range of experience levels.

While some concepts may be more familiar to experienced clinicians, the content is designed to be accessible and valuable regardless of prior knowledge.

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