OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

Hosted by: Sarah Collison, Nikki Cousins and Alyce Svensk

OT Unplugged is a space for you to connect, reflect and stay up to date on OT practice and the evolving world of the NDIS.

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Episodes

S09E11 - Innovation and Change in OT: OTX, WikiQuip and NDIS Updates

A profession in transition The OT profession is in a period of significant change. On one hand, events like OTX 2026 are showcasing innovation, collaboration and exciting solutions to longstanding challenges. On the...
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S09E10 - NDIS Price Guide - What OTs really need to know

What Occupational Therapists Need to Know About the 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Update The 2026–27 NDIS Pricing Schedule and Annual Pricing Review have now been released. For Occupational Therapists, the immediate headline...
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S09E09 - Beyond Self-Report: Building Stronger Functional Capacity Evidence

Occupational Therapists are frequently asked to provide ‘robust evidence’ for NDIS funding decisions, but what does that really mean? Explore why observation, clinical reasoning and context matter when assessing...
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S9E08 - The Year of Uncertainty Continues

Pricing uncertainty continues to affect providers For many providers, annual pricing updates remain a significant source of uncertainty. Business owners are often required to make decisions about staffing and service...
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S9E07 - Award Changes Are Coming. Is Your Practice Ready?

Award changes are reshaping workforce planning One of the most significant developments for allied health businesses is the recent review of the Health Professionals and Support Services (HPSS) Award. Although much of...
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S9E06 – Beyond Clinical Work: The Evolution of OT Careers

Occupational Therapy careers rarely follow a straight line. Many OTs begin with a clear idea of where they’re heading, only to find themselves moving into completely different spaces years later. Clinical work...
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S9E05 - Breaking Down the New NDIS Bill

A significant period of changeThe disability sector is facing another major round of NDIS reform. The proposed legislation has sparked widespread discussion among Occupational Therapists, participants and advocacy...
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S9E04 - Unpacking Thriving Kids NSW

A major shift in early childhood supports The long-anticipated Thriving Kids rollout is beginning to take shape in New South Wales, offering the clearest indication yet of how early childhood supports may operate from...
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S9E03 - NDIS Registration Confusion, Worker Screening and What Happens Next

The Occupational Therapy sector is moving through another period of uncertainty, with ongoing discussions around NDIS pricing, registration and funding changes continuing to dominate conversations across the...
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S9E02 - Living Through NDIS Change: The OT Perspective

The current NDIS landscape is shifting quickly, and many Occupational Therapists are being asked to make decisions without having all the information. Between proposed funding changes, evolving reporting expectations...
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S9E01 - NDIS Reset Explained: Breaking Down The Biggest Changes To The Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is entering a major reform phase, with sweeping changes designed to improve long-term sustainability. These updates will reshape how people access the scheme, how funding is...
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S8E10 - Leave, Leadership and Letting Go

Taking time away from work sounds simple in theory. In practice, many OT business owners know it can feel anything but simple. Whether it’s a short holiday, a family trip or parental leave, stepping away often raises...
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