Barwon Occupational Therapy

19/06/2025

To our valued NDIS participants, please check your email inbox for an important update on your appointments.

12/06/2025

29/05/2025

NDIS or Foundational Supports? Who’s In, Who’s Out? Who knows??!!

As the dust settles from the latest NDIS legislation changes, families, providers, and communities are still left facing the same confusion around NDIS and the proposed “Foundational Supports” system.

✅ Who is eligible?
❌ Who isn’t?
🤷‍♀️ What will be covered?
🏛️ And who’s responsible—states, territories, or the Commonwealth?

For autistic people and those with other neurodivergent conditions, these questions are even more urgent. Access pathways remain unclear, while the gap between NDIS and community supports grows wider by the day.

We have:
➡️ A new federal minister with a mammoth portfolio
➡️ A tightening budget
➡️ A codesign process that feels missing-in-action and varies state by state.

⚠️ Kids are falling through the gaps
⚠️ Plans are being slashed
⚠️ Access is being denied
⚠️ Families are left without transitional plans or clarity
⚠️ Kids are not getting what they need to have a good life

We don’t know what Foundational Supports are—or what it means in practice.

Our community deserves clarity, transparency, and a real seat at the table as these reforms unfold.

Let’s keep asking the hard questions. Let’s insist on co-design. Let’s make sure no one is left behind. Let’s make sure our kids get the good life they deserve!!

28/05/2025

She's been the heart of our practice for 10 years, and we want to say a huge thank you to Gwenneth!

Those of you who have been around a while will know Gwenneth's face - she's been our Practice Manager, Accounts, Senior Administrator and all rounder, the one you come to for advice on just about anything!

Gwen has now decided to step away from Barwon OT after an amazing 10 years to focus on her beautiful little family and will be greatly missed.

We are so grateful for everything you have done Gwenneth - 10 years is an amazing achievement.

23/05/2025

Congrats to BSP Dani who won the esteemed position at our Bake Off for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea!

Our amazing team contributed a baked dish each to raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council... Congrats Team!

13/05/2025

Visit us at the Lake Colac School Expo and meet our team, who are excited to share our services with families. Lake Colac School

13/05/2025

🎉 Senior OT Christina is flipping out — literally! She's now certified to complete home and living assessments! 🏡🤸‍♀️

That means more support, faster service, and NO waitlists. With multiple expert clinicians now ready to help, your home and living assessment can be sorted ASAP.

Let’s get it done! 💪✨

11/05/2025

🌟 Today is National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day! 🌟
We're sending a heartfelt thank you to all mental health professionals—and a special shout-out to our incredible clinicians here at Barwon OT.

Your compassion, dedication, and unwavering respect for your clients make a real difference every day. We appreciate everything you do! 💜

11/05/2025

Mother’s Day can be joyful—and complex.

At Barwon OT, we know that today can bring a wide range of emotions. For many, it’s a day of love, celebration, and connection. For others, it may bring grief, longing, or pain.

Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, healing, or simply getting through the day—we want you to know that your feelings are valid.

We see you. We honor your story. And we’re here to support your mental and emotional wellbeing, today and every day.

09/05/2025

💙Today our team Did it for Dolly! 💙

Today, we’re going BLUE to take a stand against bullying and show our support for those impacted by it.

Together, with thousands of Australians, we’ll go BLUE to:
💙 Speak up for those who can’t
💙 Spark conversations
💙 Raise funds to support families