tOTal Choice - NDIS OT

03/04/2025

A nice summary of the issues faced by participants and the ongoing loss of the choice and control faced by participants and providers when attempting to use and implement plans in ways that best meet the needs of a person with a disability

If you’ve read the latest NDIS guidelines on how supports are described in plans, one thing is becoming clearer by the day: Stated supports are limiting flexibility — and sometimes, rendering funding completely unusable. We unpacked this in this week’s episode of OT Unplugged, but here’s the...

27/03/2025

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At tOTal Choice - NDIS OT, I specialise in Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology Assessments, and Basic Home Modifications to help NDIS participants live their best lives. Whether you are new to NDIS or already a participant, I am here to assist you with tailored services designed to improve your independence and well-being.
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With a focus on individualised care, I’m here to work with you to meet your unique needs.

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21/02/2025

Humans are pretty incredible

Paralympian John McFall has passed all the required medical exams and is now eligible for future travel to the ISS with the European Space Agency

20/02/2025

Make your voice heard, sign the petition for more inclusivity and the promised co design of the NDIS. Have a look at the realistic and achievable suggestions/ alternatives laid out by OTSI!

The introduction of Support Needs Assessments (SNA) within the NDIS has sparked significant discussion, particularly given the pace at which the NDIA appears to be progressing. In a recent episode of OT Unplugged, we sat down with Muriel Cummins to unpack the latest developments, concerns and what t

11/02/2025

I fear this process is going to highlight that the NDIS has forgotten that equality is not the same as equity

“More consistent funding” is giving “cookie cutter” plans, and failing to recognise two people with the same diagnosis will inevitability present differently and require different levels of support

The NDIA has released an approach to market (via a Request for Tender) for support need assessment tools for adults (16 years and over) and an industry consultation process (via a Request for Information) about how best to understand support needs for children and specific kinds of support funded by...

08/12/2024

Love to see this level of inclusion from LEGO 💕

Lego has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, introducing several new characters wearing the official Sunflower lanyard, raising awareness of the badge worn to indicate someone has a hidden disability.

02/12/2024

International Day of People With Disability display at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - have your say at the polling booth on how accessible and inclusive the hospital is for patients, families and staff living with a disability

27/11/2024

I had the pleasure of attending a talk given by Verve OT founder Sarah Collison at the OT exchange earlier this year and have followed Sarah and her linked in content ever since!

Loving this new newsletter series keeping OTs up to date with all the new changes happening in the NDIS space while also highlight where we as OTs can shine the brightest and do what we do best with our report writing and clinical reasoning

🚀 Exciting news! Introducing The OT Guide: NDIS Updates 📰 This is the first of many weekly newsletters I’ll be sharing, covering important topics within the… | 20 comments on LinkedIn

26/11/2024

Another blow for allied health. So many benefits for adults and children through the engagement and experience of art and music. This new change will make it difficult for many providers to remain sustainable

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has flagged changes to the way music and art therapy are funded, raising concerns about access for participants.

24/11/2024

As an OT working across both hospital and community NDIS teams, this feels like a huge blow for choice and control, and options to transition safely from hospital to home 😔

On Friday 22 November the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) released new information on Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite. The NDIA’s information provides a broad overview of eligibility for STA and Respite and exclusions with further detail to be provided when the agency’s operational guidelines are released in December.

The NDIA has stated that STA and Respite will be available to participants and informal supports but will not apply to those in Supported Independent Living (SIL) or living alone. Other restrictions on STA Funding mean transport to and from STA cannot be covered by this budget and it cannot be used for holidays and tourist travel. You can find information on the changes here: https://buff.ly/4eKRxdB

PWDA is concerned that these changes will reduce the flexibility and choice and control of participants over how they participate in their communities and achieve their goals.
Read our full statement: https://buff.ly/3CDLNVn

PWDA Board Director Daniel Flynn emphasised the obligation of the NDIA to uphold the rights of people with disability to participate in their communities.

"PWDA is concerned about uncertainty in funding decisions and subsequent harm to participants while the sector awaits the release of the operational guidelines,” Daniel said.

PWDA is seeking clarification on how participants can utilise STA and Respite and have access to support workers when travelling or away from home, especially for those without informal supports.

ID: Two people are outside of accommodation enjoying the sunshine together. One is a wheelchair user and the other is seated on the ground.