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A billable target only tells part of the story. The time needed to complete a report, the travel involved in a caseload and the support available to an early career OT all affect whether expectations are realistic.
Requests for essential equipment are becoming more complicated when a plan variation is redirected towards a full NDIS reassessment. For some participants, accessing the support they need now may also expose their existing funding to further changes.
The NDIS funding reset is here, and for OTs the implications go well beyond understanding the percentage reductions. There are questions about who will be affected, what happens when funding is reduced and what evidence may now need to be captured.
From 1 October, new NDIS funding changes will affect how some participants can access funding for social, community and civic participation. The detail OTs have been waiting for around the safeguard for participants with high support needs has now been released.
Some moments in your OT career stay with you. A decision, a client or even a comment from someone else can change the direction of your career or the way you think about your role.