Kids Can OT

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06/07/2025

Very interesting. I will be reading these research papers.

04/07/2025

Just a heads up- Weighted toys are going to be at Aldi in 4 days, for a great price! They have a variety of different animals!

28/06/2025

I enjoyed this description. Parents chipping away at positive messaging and problem solving.

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14/06/2025

Please sign OT Australia’s petition regarding the NDIS cuts to providers. https://otaus.good.do/stop-cuts-under-the-NDIS/OTA-petition-NDIS/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK6F_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHi9mnlt-gGM8U1KTxIuirC8BON2ixcMiD57to2sFEqa27J8JFU7HzOiWPcRe_aem_7MBUZ__Urv2WOzJo4P7v_Q

No OTs, No NDIS: Pay Us Fairly The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has made a devastating pricing decision—one that freezes therapy support rates for the seventh year in a row and slashes travel funding for occupational therapists by 50%. These changes are already driving providers out...

14/06/2025

This is further data on finances for therapy businesses showing why the NDIA’s new price guide will threaten provision of therapy services to NDIS participants.

14/06/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP

The NDIS has published their pricing review, that freezes fees for OT’s for the 7th year in a row, cuts fees for Physio, Psychology and Dietitians and cuts travel reimbursement for allied health providers by 50%.

Research by OT Australia found that 60% of OT businesses are either making a loss or just breaking even. Research into allied health businesses shows that 70% are making a loss. The hourly rate of $193.99 seems like a lot, but after tax, super and running costs, we only make enough to cover wages here at Kids Can! OT. I don’t know how clinics that also have to cover rent and utilities break even. I would be paid better if I worked for someone else, than running this business. I earn the equivalent of a new graduate despite over 20 years experience. We are not doing this exclusively for the money.

What I am most worried about is the travel cut by 50%. Some clients need services outside of the clinic setting and this is important. In funded terms, time that we spend travelling to see clients at their schools, kindies, daycares and homes is time that we could be providing services to other clients. If reimbursement for travel is cut to 50%, it may not be financially viable to provide out of clinic services. This affects 16 of our clients. Fully mobile OT and allied health services may not survive, creating greater demand on already stretched services with extensive wait lists.

If this is concerning to you, please contact your local MP and explain how loss of out of clinic services will affect you and your child.

Thankyou for reading.