Member Forum – NDIS Reforms
Join OTA for an NDIS Member Forum. At this Member Forum OTA will provide an update on what is proposed, what this means for members working under the NDIS and OTA’s advocacy plan to ensure the profession is represented and protected during the NDIS reforms. Members will be able to provide input and raise questions during the forum.
Program Overview
SESSION OVERVIEW
Join OTA for an NDIS Member Forum. NDIA has announced it has started work to design and test a new approach to NDIS budget setting that includes general and specialised support needs assessment tools. This raises a lot of concerns and questions about the future scope of occupational therapy under the NDIS. At this Member Forum OTA will provide an update on what is proposed, what this means for members working under the NDIS and OTA’s advocacy plan to ensure the profession is represented and protected during the NDIS reforms. Members will be able to provide input and raise questions during the forum.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
OTA members and occupational therapists working under the NDIS.
FORUM DETAILS
DATE
Wednesday, 19 February 2025
TIME
12 noon | AEDT | NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS |
11:30am | SA |
11:00am | QLD |
10:30am | NT |
9:00am |WA|
Please login 10 minutes before the scheduled presentation time
The session will run for approximately 60 minutes.
VENUE
This is a 100% virtual event. You will receive an email with details to access the event the prior to the scheduled event date.
CPD HOURS:
Total CPD claimable workshop hour: 1
RECORDING ACCESS
This session will be recorded and available to those who register.
REGISTRATION FEES & INCLUSIONS
FEES
This is a free forum for OTA members.
Registrations close Monday, 17 February 2025
Members must be logged in with username and password in order to register.
DISCLAIMER
All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes.
All workshop resources including copies of the presentation, along with all supporting documents and links are not for distribution and are the property of the presenter.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C)
T&C's are available here
CONTACT US
Please direct all enquiries to info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878
Presented By
Facilitator
Philipp Herrmann
Principal Consultant at Square Space Consulting. Phillip is an experienced advocacy, policy and strategic communications professional with extensive health, disability, aged care and not for profit experience. He is passionate about building capacity within organisations to help them more effectively achieve their goals.
Presenter
Michelle Oliver
Chief Occupational Therapist at OTA. Michelle is a passionate and focused occupational therapist with extensive experience within clinical and professional leadership roles, working for over 15 years within the public mental health sector in South Australia. Michelle has a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of South Australia.
Presenter
Ailsa Leslie
Ailsa is an occupational therapist with extensive experience across a range of settings including community practice, education and private consulting. She has provided services under the NDIS since the scheme’s inception in Tasmania. She has a special interest in paediatrics, assistive technology and professional supervision.
Julia Collin
Presenter
Principal Policy Advisor at OTA. Julia leads OTA’s advocacy on NDIS issues and is an experienced policy and government relations advisor with more than 15 years experience across the government and not-for profit sector. She has a Masters of Public Policy and Management from University of Melbourne.