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OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights

Sarah Collison, Nikki Cousins and Alyce Svensk
NDIS
Occupational Therapy
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Advocacy
Mental Health
Disability Services
Support Needs Assessments
Legislation
Psychosocial Disability
Assistive Technology
Early Intervention
Allied Health
Disability Support
Disability Community
Therapists
Thriving Kids Program
Funding
OT Conference
Price Guide
Support Lists

OT Unplugged is a space for you to connect, reflect and stay up to date on OT practice and the evolving world of the NDIS.

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A major shift in early childhood supports

The long-anticipated Thriving Kids rollout is beginning to take shape in New South Wales, offering the clearest indication yet of how early childhood supports may operate from October 2026.

Children already... more

The Occupational Therapy sector is moving through another period of uncertainty, with ongoing discussions around NDIS pricing, registration and funding changes continuing to dominate conversations across the profession. At the same time, conference a... more

The current NDIS landscape is shifting quickly, and many Occupational Therapists are being asked to make decisions without having all the information. Between proposed funding changes, evolving reporting expectations and ongoing uncertainty around re... more

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is entering a major reform phase, with sweeping changes designed to improve long-term sustainability. These updates will reshape how people access the scheme, how funding is allocated and how services are deli... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah (from Taramara)
Occupational therapist, registered provider
Taramara
Episode: S9E01 - NDIS Reset Explained: Breaking Down The Biggest Changes To The Scheme
Chris Spears
OT of the year (guest introduced by hosts)
Episode: S8E07 - The Hidden Load Many OTs Carry
Muriel Cummins
Returning guest and advocate for psychosocial disability rights
Episode: S6E09 - Keeping Supports Steady: Psychosocial Disability and NDIS Changes

Hosts

Sarah
Host and frequent co-host with a long-running presence on OT Unplugged.
Elise
Co-host who appears across multiple episodes, heavily involved in strategy and practice discussions.
Nikki
Regular host with broad representation across episodes, often driving policy discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Amazing, relevant and structured

    The experience of these professionals shines through, great commentary on the current state of OTs, NDIS and working in the Australian health workforce

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    Australia2 years ago

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Very practical OT content with real-world business insight.
Community-oriented vibe makes it feel like a supportive professional network.
Listeners appreciate the balance of policy updates and hands-on tips.

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S8 E02 – When Policy Shifts Hit Practice: An OT Perspective On What’s Next
Q: What information was discussed during the recent meeting with the Department of Health?
The meeting focused on the new support needs assessments and the need for more detailed information to adequately respond to upcoming consultations.
S7E09 - Fairness at Risk: How New Planning Reforms Could Reshape Everyday OT Practice
Q: So my question is, right, OK, so if someone gets a support needs assessment ...?
The assessment could potentially provide incorrect information if done improperly, resulting in an inaccurate budget.
S04E05 OT advocacy, support needs assessments and NDIS report writing challenges
Q: How do people become a member of OTSI?
You can become a member of OTSI through our website, which is OTSI dot net dot A-U.
S04E05 OT advocacy, support needs assessments and NDIS report writing challenges
Q: Muriel, can you tell us a little bit about how you developed OTSI?
We felt like there was a gap in terms of a voice, an OT voice around the issues that face groups of people with invisible or hidden disabilities, so we established OTSI.

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OT Unplugged: Community of Practice Insights leans into practical, practitioner-focused conversations around occupational therapy and the Australian NDIS landscape. Across recent episodes, the show combines policy updates, hands-on practice tips, and wellness considerations for OT teams, with frequent emphasis on workforce dynamics, client transitions, and the realities of running small practices in a regulated environment. A standout is the consistent pairing of frank, experience-driven storytelling with policy analysis, plus ongoing community-building through events and industry updates. This makes it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways, credible guest perspectives, and a sense of professional camaraderie within the OT fiel... more

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