Smarter Bedroom & Bathroom AT Prescription in SDA

Name: Smarter Bedroom & Bathroom AT Prescription in SDA
Start: 2026-08-06T13:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-08-06T13:00:00+08:00
Location: Unicare Health

Manual Handling Equipment Masterclass

Prescribing assistive technology within Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) requires clinicians to consider how the home environment, participant goals, support needs, and everyday routines work together. Hosted within a real SDA home, this practical education session gives Occupational Therapists the opportunity to explore bedroom and bathroom assistive technology solutions in context.

Participants will gain practical insights into commonly prescribed equipment including shower commodes, electric profiling beds, and pressure care mattresses, while exploring how thoughtful prescription can improve comfort, dignity, participation, and daily living outcomes for individuals with complex needs. Through real-world discussion and application, attendees will strengthen their confidence in navigating the practical realities of equipment prescription within SDA environments.

Learning Objectives:

Develop confidence in prescribing bathroom and bedroom equipment within SDA environments, considering participant function, safety, accessibility, and daily living needs.
Strengthen clinical reasoning when selecting equipment to support transfers, pressure care, comfort, caregiver assistance, and long-term functional outcomes.
Identify common challenges and practical considerations when prescribing equipment within SDA environments, including spatial design, environmental compatibility, and integration within the built environment.

This session is ideal for registered Occupational Therapists working with NDIS participants living in or transitioning to SDA, particularly those involved in assistive technology prescription, and functional assessments

Ilissa Liew
Head of Clinical Eduation

Ilissa, an experienced OT, is Unicare Health’s Focused Educator in Sleep Support Surfaces. She facilitates clinical training on electric profiling beds, pressure care mattresses, and positioning aids, empowering clinicians to prescribe effective solutions for pressure injury prevention and management while improving comfort, independence, and outcomes for clients.

Crytal Chan
Focused Educator - Bathroom Mobility Solutions

Crystal Chan, BHSc (OT), is Unicare Health’s Focused Educator in Bathroom Mobility Solutions. She delivers clinical training that empowers therapists to prescribe, script and customise equipment confidently. Crystal specialises in modifications and overcoming spatial limitations, creating practical bathroom solutions that enhance independence and support a wide range of client needs.