Verve OT Learning

🌟 Unlock Success with Families in NDIS! 🌟 Are you an OT looking to enhance your approach to working collaboratively with families? Don’t miss the Verve OT Learning on-demand workshop: Collaboratively Working with Families for NDIS Success presented by experts Nadine Holgate & Belinda Renison. Join Nadine Holgate and Belinda as they embark on a journey to empower Occupational Therapists with the knowledge, skills and confidence to navigate the complexities of family-sensitive practice within the NDIS landscape, ultimately fostering positive outcomes for participants and their families alike. 🔑 Register now and gain valuable insights to make a real difference for your NDIS participants. Sign up today, see link in comments!

📣 SPOTLIGHTING: Claire Britton✨ Joining the presenters at Verve OT Learning is Claire Britton who you can learn from live on the following topic: ⏯️Neuro-Affirming Practice: Collaborative and Empowering Approaches for OT Clare will be presenting LIVE on 25th February and 4th March 2025. The two parts workshop will soon be available to sign up to on our new-and-improved Verve OT Learning website. Watch this space 👀

You might notice a few changes to the Verve OT Learning website over the next couple of weeks. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make it easier for you to find the training and support you’re looking for. Things might start looking a little different, but it’s still same supportive resource hub you’re used to. Stay tuned for updates! 💻

Over the weekend, The Australian released a piece discussing the surge in eligibility assessments resulting in participants having their NDIS plans revoked. I’ve popped the article in the comment section below for you to read 📰 My thoughts... The recent surge in NDIS eligibility reassessments has placed immense pressure on both participants and providers, creating a challenging situation for private practices, including Verve OT. Staff are fully booked months in advance and often unable to accommodate urgent requests within the 28-day timeframe. I know I am not alone here in trying to run a business that meets the needs of our participants without overburdening my therapists. This situation not only risks participants missing out on vital funding but also leaves businesses and therapists grappling with the moral weight of being unable to meet their needs in time. It’s concerning that so many participants, particularly children, are having their plans revoked without adequate foundational supports in place to catch them, despite government promises. For participants, this can feel like a loss of dignity and security. For providers, it highlights the urgent need for systemic changes to ensure the NDIS remains both sustainable and fair, without creating undue strain on the workforce or leaving anyone behind. ❓How is your team managing the demand for short-notice eligibility reassessment requests? ❓What strategies have you implemented to navigate the 28-day evidence requirements? It would be great if we can share thoughts and ideas in the comment section below. Let’s support each other through this! 💬✨ #EligibilityReassessment #NDIS #OccupationalTherapist #VerveOTLearning

🚀 Ready to elevate your OT practice? Verve OT Learning are offering an in-depth online workshop that goes beyond routine assessments and AT prescriptions, exploring rewarding work of OT capacity building for NDIS participants! 🌟 This workshop will empower you to:  🔹 Understand the NDIS capacity-building framework  🔹 Recognise the crucial role OTs play in supporting participants  🔹 Explore key principles like positive time use, functional skill development and participation in meaningful activities  🔹 Master goal-setting strategies tailored for capacity-building interventions  🔹 Learn how to work effectively with families and support workers to achieve goals 📚 Through real-life case studies, we’ll illustrate practical strategies to help you build capacity in meaningful ways. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your skills and make a real impact in your NDIS practice! 💪 Link in comments below. #OccupationalTherapy #CapacityBuilding #NDIS #VerveOTLearning

The recent decision to ban NDIS funding for sexual services has sparked a heated debate, leaving many participants feeling unheard and unsupported. This article suggests that for many, this service was more than intimacy. It helped to build empowerment, identity, and connection. This comes alongside growing concerns over changes to NDIS funding for art and music therapy we discussed last week – thank you to those who shared their insights on my post. Just as these creative therapies are vital for mental health and identity, access to intimate services can be integral to thriving, not just surviving. Key takeaways from the ABC News article: 💡Intimacy is a fundamental human need, regardless of ability. 💡The funding cut disproportionately affects those already financially vulnerable. 💡Advocates argue this decision undermines choice and control for participants. 💡The recent focus on art and music therapy highlights the importance of supporting diverse pathways to well-being. ❓Do you think intimacy services should be considered "reasonable and necessary" under the NDIS?

Come meet Muriel at the live "Telehealth and Digital Mental Health Practice for OTs" workshop on Wednesday 27.11.24 at 11am. Muriel has worked in mental health and disability in Australia since 2005 and currently provides training and supervision to mental health OT’s.

💡 Unlock the Power of Accessibility 💻 Discover how Apple’s game-changing accessibility features can transform lives in your OT practice. Our on-demand, two-part workshop series dives deep into practical tools for supporting NDIS participants with: ✅ Communication ✅ Cognitive ✅ Vision ✅ Physical impairments Learn directly from the fantastic Bronwyn Simpson, an OT with 15 years of experience in rehabilitation and assistive technology, with a particular expertise in electronic assistive technology. With lifetime access, you can learn at your own pace and integrate these tools into therapy plans to foster independence and participation. 📥 One purchase, two workshops, endless impact! 👉 Access now and level up your OT skills! Link in comments.

Meet Karen Dempsey experienced OT and entrepreneur who will be conducting a live workshop this coming Thursday "Onboarding New Grads in 2025: Strategies for Success" Thursday 21.11.24 at 12pm

🚀 Onboarding New Grads? Start strong with my 5 top tips. Bringing new OTs into your team can be exciting and rewarding with the right steps. Here’s what I believe are the most important factors to focus on: - Set Clear Expectations - Strong Onboarding Process - Supervision & Mentoring - Self-Directed Learning Plan - Sliding Pay Scale with KPIs 📅 Want to learn more? Join us for a live workshop with Karen Dempsey next Thursday on the 21st November 2024 at 12pm with Verve OT Learning, where we’ll break down the strategies for a successful onboarding. 👉 Register now to set up your new graduate hires for success! See link in comments. #OccupationalTherapy #NewGradOT #VerveOTLearning