Sarah Smith Occupational Therapy

14/02/2026

I provide community-based occupational therapy across Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter region, with a focus on:

• Functional capacity assessments
• Home modifications
• Assistive technology
• Driving assessments
• Clinical supervision

The aim is always the same: practical strategies that support participation now, and into the future.

09/02/2026

Come and Join me next Friday with special guest speaker Dr Liz Thompson 👏👏

28/01/2026

Tickets are still available for the first session this Friday!

15/01/2026

Come and join me for the first session of 2026

21/12/2025

Calling all new grad and early-career OTs 👋
Start your 2026 with clarity, confidence, and the right support around you.

OT Sparks: Foundations for Practice is a 12-month professional development and supervision program for early-career occupational therapists, delivered in collaboration with Alike Health.

Designed for OTs working in community and private practice, the program supports therapists who may feel underprepared for the complexity of real-world caseloads, clinical decision-making, and professional expectations. OT Sparks bridges that gap through structured learning, practical skill development, and supportive peer-based supervision.

The program runs monthly and offers a hybrid format — in person at Alike Health in Newcastle, with an online option available for OTs across Australia. Sessions focus on real clinical challenges, guided reflection, confidence-building, and developing sustainable habits for long-term practice.

This program is ideal for:
• New graduate and early-career OTs (0–5 years)
• Community and private practice clinicians
• OTs working with mixed or complex caseloads
• OTs seeking structured support alongside 1:1 supervision

Flexible ticket options are available, including single sessions, bundles, or the full 12-month program.

Tickets are available here --

OT Sparks: Foundations for Practice is a 12-month professional development and supervision program providing structure, practical skills, and support

08/12/2025

I’m excited to share that OT Sparks: Foundations for Practice will be launching in January 2026!

Over the past year I’ve been developing this structured group supervision and professional development program to support early career OTs working in community and private practice.

The program runs over 12 months and is designed to build confidence, capability, and clearer reasoning through structured education, real-case application, guided reflection, and peer connection.

Expressions of interest are now open.

If you’d like early access to session dates, pricing options, venue/online details, and the full information pack, you can join the EOI list through the link in the comments

You can also check out my website for more information --> www.ssoccupationaltherapy.com

04/12/2025

The final OT Sparks group supervision session for 2026 is almost here!
Friday 12 December, 10:00–11:30am at Alike Health, The Junction NSW
**As requested, a small number of spots have been opened for anyone wanting to join online.**

As the end of the year approaches, many OTs feel the pull of heavier caseloads, deadlines, and the emotional load of practice. This session — Resilient Practice: Protecting Wellbeing in OT — offers space to pause, reflect, and reset. We’ll explore burnout and compassion fatigue, strengthen resilience strategies, and look at practical ways to maintain balance as we head into the new year.
If you haven’t joined before, OT Sparks is a small, supportive group for OTs who want to reflect, connect, and grow their practice in a collaborative space.

Booking link is in the comments, reach out if you have any questions!!!

28/11/2025

Jump on board for the last session of the year. Get in touch if you have any questions

06/11/2025

1 week to go until our next group supervision session. Who’s coming?!

31/10/2025

OT Sparks - November Session is fast approaching!

Our next OT Sparks group supervision session is coming up on Friday 14 November (10:00–11:30am at Alike Health, The Junction NSW) — and this one’s all about Design Decisions: OT Clinical Reasoning in Home Modifications.

**As requested, a small number of spots have also been opened for anyone wanting to join online.**

Home mods call for more than technical know-how — they rely on creativity, structured reasoning, and a deep understanding of how people live and function in their spaces.

In this session, we’ll unpack practical ways to justify our recommendations — from simple task adaptations through to major modifications — using real client cases and peer reflection to strengthen our reasoning and confidence.

If you haven’t joined before, OT Sparks is a small, supportive group for OTs who want to reflect, connect, and grow their practice in a collaborative space.

BOOKING LINK IN THE COMMENTS

16/10/2025

10/10/2025

Come and join me! Booking link in the comments

Meet Sarah Smith (OT)

✔️Community-based clinician and manager since 2005
✔️ Specialist in complex home modifications
✔️ Passionate clinical supervisor

Sarah brings grounded reasoning, practical resources, and a supportive tone to supervision, so you leave with clarity and a next step you can action the same week.

Memberships & Accreditations: AHPRA-registered OT; Medicare Provider; DVA registered; TfNSW Driver Trained OT; Accredited FIM® Assessor; Liveable Housing Design Guidelines Assessor (2025/26); Member of OTA (2024), MOD.A (2024), ARATA (2025/26).

👉 Join Sarah at OT Sparks (link in bio)