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: 8 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team When your NDIS plan is set up, one of the decisions made — often without a lot of explanation — is how your funding will be managed. Agency-managed, plan-managed, or self-managed: these three options determine who holds your money, who
Agency-Managed vs Plan-Managed vs Self-Managed – How It Affects Your OT Choices Read More »
Reading time: 8 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team When you are looking for an NDIS occupational therapist, one of the first questions you will encounter is whether the OT comes to you or whether you travel to a clinic. It might seem like a logistical preference, which is
In-Home OT vs Clinic-Based OT – Which Is Better for NDIS Participants? Read More »
Reading time: 9 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team Your first OT appointment is coming up and you are not quite sure what to expect. Will it be like a doctor’s appointment — sit down, answer questions, leave with a piece of paper? Will the OT ask you to
What to Expect at Your First OT Appointment – NDIS Participant Guide Read More »
Reading time: 9 minutes | Updated: April 2026 | Written by: TEAH Allied Health Team Choosing an occupational therapist for yourself or a family member with an NDIS plan is a decision that matters more than most people realise. The right OT does not just complete an assessment or run a therapy session — they
How to Choose an NDIS Occupational Therapist – 8 Questions to Ask Read More »
The first three months of life are extraordinary. In just twelve weeks, a newborn transforms from a creature of pure reflex and survival instinct into a social, curious little person who smiles, coos, and tracks your face across the room. Understanding 0–3 month baby milestones can help you know what to look for, what to
Baby Milestones 0–3 Months: What to Expect in Your Newborn’s First Weeks Read More »
Reading time: 9 minutes | Audience: Support Coordinators, Participants & Families | Updated: April 2026 Occupational therapy and physiotherapy are both allied health disciplines, both funded through Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living in an NDIS plan, and both work with people with disabilities to improve function. So what is the difference — and how
OT vs Physiotherapy – What’s the Difference and When Does My Participant Need Each? Read More »
Reading time: 9 minutes | Audience: Support Coordinators & Specialist Support Coordinators | Updated: April 2026 Most support coordinators can spot a bad OT report after a plan review rejection. Fewer can spot one before it is submitted — and even fewer have a clear framework for what “good” actually looks like. This matters enormously.
What Makes a Good NDIS OT Report? What Support Coordinators Should Look For Read More »