Introduction to OT - Psychosocial Disability in the NDIS (SOLD OUT)
Introduction to working with NDIS participants living with psychosocial disability, for occupational therapists
This session is tailored to the needs of mental health OT's in providing assessment and capacity building support to people experiencing psychosocial disability. OT-relevant NDIS principles of R&N will be explored and applied in the context of psychosocial disability. We will unpack report and recommendation-writing for optimal client outcomes. Attendees are offered opportunity to bring practice challenges for problem-solving in a supportive group environment.
You may also be interested in the Best Practice for OT Psychosocial Disability - An 8 session webinar series for OT's working in the NDIS Context of which this webinar is a part of. You can read more about this series here - https://www.trybooking.com/CESRR
About the Presenter: Muriel was nominated the Australian Allied Health Awards Occupational Therapist of the Year 2022, and is a strong advocate for the development of the role of OT within the NDIS space. She is a current member of the OTA MH National Reference group; and the ICF Australia Interest Group, a multidisciplinary and academic group exploring the use of the ICF in the NDIS context. Muriel graduated OT school in Dublin 2001 and also holds a Master of Public Health. She has worked in mental health and disability in Australia since 2005. She currently works in private practice; and provides training and supervision to mental health OT's, and she is co-founder of allied health advocacy group 'Allied'. Muriel’s previous roles span the clinical, not-for-profit, peak body and private practice sectors.
Delivered in partnership with Verve OT
We will email the zoom link to attendees approximately 24hrs prior. We will share a link to the recording with all ticket holders after the event for those who can’t make it live or those who wish to watch again. This link will be valid for 14 days.
Verve OT is based in Sydney NSW and therefore we work off the timezone AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) or AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time). Please adjust the start time accordingly if you are in another timezone so as to not miss out.
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To find out more about Verve OT and the training services we offer, head to https://verveot.com.au/ot-training/