There has been a lot of conversation lately about NDIS reform and what role occupational therapists will play going forward. The Occupational Therapy Australia peak body has been clear: OT is not a peripheral service. It sits at the centre of how the NDIS works — assessing how disability affects everyday life and building the capacity that helps people participate more fully in it.
For families, that conversation can feel distant. But it connects directly to something very immediate: whether your child has a consistent therapist who knows them, or whether you are starting over every few months with someone new.
At Care For Welfare, our therapist carries a small caseload by design. The same person is in your home, your child’s classroom, your community — building a picture of how your child actually functions across the places that matter. That continuity is not a luxury. It is how good OT works.
Workforce pressures are real across the sector. What we can say is that the way this practice is structured — small, mobile, consistent — is a deliberate response to the gaps that come with high-volume, rotating-roster models.
If you have been wondering whether now is the right time to connect with an OT, or whether the current reform conversation affects your access to services, speaking with your support coordinator is a good first step.
General information only. Not personal advice. Speak with your NDIS planner, support coordinator, or allied health provider for advice specific to your situation.
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