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No OTs, No NDIS – Advocacy in the Midst of Reform
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- May 31, 2026
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- 2440
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Summary
In this episode of Allied Health Business Brilliance, Cathy Love speaks with Michelle Oliver from Occupational Therapy Australia about the current pace of reform across the disability sector and what it means for OTs, Allied Health Business Owners, participants, children and families. Michelle shares OT Australia’s response to the new NDIS bill, the concerns surrounding functional capacity assessments, the impact of capacity building reductions, and the broader campaign behind “No OTs, No NDIS.” The conversation also explores Thriving Kids, state and territory procurement challenges, the need to include the existing private Allied Health workforce, and why advocacy needs to stay both loud and practical. Topics covered on NDIS reform, Thriving Kids, and advocacy boldly for OTs across the nation : NDIS reform and functional capacity assessments Michelle explains OT Australia’s concerns around the new NDIS bill, proposed eligibility changes, functional capacity assessments and the need for qualified OTs to be involved in shaping assessment models. Thriving Kids, procurement and private practice risk The episode explores how Thriving Kids is shifting from national policy into state and territory implementation, with major concerns around procurement, workforce inclusion and the risk of excluding existing private providers. Advocacy, small business impact and the OT voice Michelle outlines the work OT Australia is doing through submissions, ministerial meetings, member activation, webinars, upcoming Private Practice Day and the “No OTs, No NDIS” campaign. Resources Mentioned No OTs, No NDIS campaign P.S. If this episode is hitting on pain points you’re facing, let’s chat. We can support you. Book a 20-minute complimentary call with us, and let’s talk about how we can help y…