Introduction to OT – Psychosocial Disability in the NDIS
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 were offered opportunity to bring practice challenges for problem-solving in a supportive group environment.
About the Presenter: Muriel Cummins is an Occupational Therapist and holds a Master of Public Health. She graduated in Dublin 2001 and has worked in mental health and disability in Australia since 2005. Muriel is a strong advocate for the development of the role of OT within the NDIS space, and is a current member of the OTA NDIS Taskforce; 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. She currently works in private practice; and provides training and supervision to mental health OT’s. 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.
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