Reading time: 10 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team From 1 July 2025, the NDIA halved the rate at which occupational therapists can recover the cost of travelling to see participants. What looked like a technical pricing adjustment in a dense government document has translated, in real communities, into […]
NDIS Travel Cuts 2026 – How They Affect OT Home Visit Availability Read More »
Reading time: 10 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team If you have noticed that finding an NDIS occupational therapist is harder than it used to be, that wait times are longer, that some providers have stopped taking new clients, that your previous OT has left the sector, or that
NDIS Price Freeze – Why Your OT May Be Getting Harder to Access Read More »
Reading time: 10 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team The 2025–26 NDIS pricing year brought significant changes that are directly affecting how participants access occupational therapy across Australia. A continued price freeze on OT rates, a 50% cut to travel reimbursements, new Improved Daily Living budget rules, and changes
NDIS Changes 2025 – 26 – What They Mean for Your OT Funding Read More »
Reading time: 10 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team Applying for the NDIS for the first time can feel overwhelming. The scheme is large, the language is technical, and the process involves evidence gathering, formal requests, and meetings with people you have never met – all while managing a
How to Get NDIS Access for the First Time – A Step-by-Step Guide Read More »
Across Australia and globally, more people are delaying or skipping healthcare — not by choice, but because they simply can’t afford it. A routine GP visit, a specialist referral, a course of allied health sessions: each one carries a price tag that a growing number of households are quietly choosing to ignore. As the cost
What Happens If You Can’t Afford Healthcare? The Hidden Risks No One Talks About Read More »