Coaching and Consultancy -- Occupational Therapy
New information has come to hand about the post-budget analysis of the impact on allied health (1Apr 2025). Occupational Therapy Australia response is available online. There are changes with new Aged Care Legislation introduced 12/09/2024--implemented 1 July 2025. NDIS Legislative Reforms which came into effect on 3/10/2024. This was followed by announcement of the new Thriving Kids program by the Prime Minister, 20 August 2025 which affects children with autism and developmental delay (see Press Release ). Ongoing changes to the landscape of government funding requires consultancy and national population health approaches. Image used with approval Wikipedia Commons CC. CONSULTANCY Providing consultancy around Disability Access and Mobility is vital for people accessing schools, community, and public transport. Home modifications and universal design ensure that people can stay in their own homes longer. Sometimes methods of doing everyday tasks need to be modified in cons...