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OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

by Sarah Collison, Nikki Cousins and Alyce Svensk

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S11 E2 - Balancing Billables: What Works for OTs and Practices?

October 22, 2026 · 48 min

A billable target only tells part of the story. The time needed to complete a report, the travel involved in a caseload and the support available to an early career OT all affect whether expectations are realistic. Fair billing and…
S11 E1 - NDIS Safeguards and Plan Changes: Which Pathway, What Risk?

October 15, 2026 · 44 min

Requests for essential equipment are becoming more complicated when a plan variation is redirected towards a full NDIS reassessment. For some participants, accessing the support they need now may also expose their existing funding to…
S10 Bonus Episode - The NDIS Funding Reset Is Here. Now What?

October 1, 2026 · 45 min

The NDIS funding reset is here, and for OTs the implications go well beyond understanding the percentage reductions. There are questions about who will be affected, what happens when funding is reduced and what evidence may now need to be…
S10 E10 - Who Gets Left Out of the NDIS Safeguard?

September 24, 2026 · 44 min

From 1 October, new NDIS funding changes will affect how some participants can access funding for social, community and civic participation. The detail OTs have been waiting for around the safeguard for participants with high support needs…
S10 E9 - Sliding Doors: The Moments That Shape an OT Career

September 17, 2026 · 43 min

Some moments in your OT career stay with you. A decision, a client or even a comment from someone else can change the direction of your career or the way you think about your role. This week, Sarah, Alyce and Nikki share some of their own…

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S10 E8 - NDIS Support Lists: Simpler Categories, Bigger Questions

September 10, 2026 · 45 min

The NDIS support lists have only been in place since October 2024, but another significant change may already be on the horizon. A new consultation is considering how NDIS supports should be defined, including proposals to reduce the…
S10 E7 - Less Fluff, More Function: Better NDIS OT Reports

September 3, 2026 · 48 min

NDIS reporting is changing, but one question remains fundamental for Occupational Therapists: why are we including this information? Longer reports and more assessments do not automatically create stronger evidence. A useful NDIS OT…
S10 E6 - NDIS Support Determinations: What Are We Actually Dealing With?

August 27, 2026 · 53 min

Recent NDIS legislative changes are creating new considerations for OTs, particularly around plan reassessments and how participants may be able to use their funding. While some implementation details are still emerging, the potential…
S10 E5 - The NDIS Is Changing: Here’s What We Know

August 20, 2026 · 46 min

The latest NDIS reforms bring another significant period of change for participants, families, OTs and providers. While legislation has progressed, many of the practical details still depend on rules, guidance and implementation processes…
S10 E4 - The Business of OT: Costs, Recruitment and Sustainability

August 13, 2026 · 49 min

Running an Occupational Therapy business has always involved more than delivering great clinical care. There are people to employ, systems to manage, invoices to collect and countless decisions about where limited time and money should be…
S10 E3 - Building Clinical Confidence Through Reflective Practice

August 6, 2026 · 46 min

Why great supervision starts with understanding what new OTs don't know Supporting another Occupational Therapist to develop their clinical skills is rewarding, but it isn't always straightforward. Many experienced clinicians have spent…
S10 E2 - The Placement Problem: Why Paying Students Isn't the Whole Solution

July 30, 2026 · 48 min

Paid placements for Occupational Therapy students are finally here. But they're only part of the solution For generations of Occupational Therapists, unpaid placements have simply been accepted as part of the journey into practice. Long…