Member Forum: NDIS Reform in 2026 and Beyond
Join OTA's Policy and Advocacy team for an update on the latest NDIS reforms and what they mean for occupational therapists. Hear about key policy changes, OTA's advocacy work, and what's ahead for the NDIS, with the opportunity to ask questions and gain practical insights.
Program Overview
OTA is bringing our Policy and Advocacy team together with members to unpack the reforms reshaping the NDIS this year.
2026 has brought the most significant changes to the NDIS since the scheme began, and the pace of reform shows no sign of slowing.
This forum is your chance to hear directly from OTA on what's happening, where our advocacy stands, and what it all means for your practice and the participants you support.
You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and get clarity on a reform agenda that's moving fast and touching almost every part of the scheme.
The Policy & Advocacy team will cover:
- The NDIS Amendment Bill and its impact on access, plans, and compliance.
- Pricing reform, including OTA's response to the 2026–27 APR.
- The rollout of foundational supports, psychosocial supports, and Thriving Kids - and what it means for occupational therapists.
- What to expect next as reform continues to unfold
This session is suitable for:
All OTA members with an interest in the NDIS.
FACILITATOR
Michelle Oliver – Chief Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Australia
PRESENTERS
Jessica Szwarcbord - Head of Policy and Advocacy, Government and Stakeholder Relations
Connor Tieman - Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor
Daniel White - Strategic Government, Stakeholder Relations & Policy Specialist
Estelle Donse - Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor
SESSION DETAILS
DATE
Thursday 20th August 2026
TIME
12 noon – 1:30pm | VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS|
11:30am – 1:00pm | SA, NT|
10:00am – 11:30am | WA |
Please login 10 minutes before the scheduled presentation time
The session will run for approximately 90 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.
ACCESS:
This session will be recorded.
Participants will be assigned 12 weeks to access the recording and resources.
CPD HOURS:
Total CPD claimable workshop hour: 1.5 hours
A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of the full course. Please allow up to 48 hours for the certificate to appear in your CPD tracker.
REGISTRATION FEES
This is a member only event. Free for member to attend as part of their membership.
Members must register to receive the zoom link.
Members need to be logged into their OTA Account to register.
RSVPS close 11:59pm AEST 18 August 2026
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.
An OTA staff member or representative may be photographing this event for use in OTA publications and/ or on OTA social media sites. If you do not wish to be photographed, or have your image published please make this known to the OTA representative at your course or contact OTA on 1300 682 878 or info@otaus.com.au
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C)
Terms and Conditions including OTA’s refund and cancellation policy are available here
CONTACT US
Please email info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878