Professional Development and Mentoring for Occupational Therapists working in Community Aged Care

Australia’s leading hub for aged care OT education. We empower OTs with education, resources, and community support to provide outcomes for older adults.

Feel supported and empowered in your practice.

Dedicated to providing Occupational Therapists in community aged care with the tools they need for success. Our offerings focus on professional development for OTs that support improving client care outcomes.

Upcoming sessions

On-Demand

Confidently navigate Support at Home

We give Occupational Therapists the tools, confidence, and clarity to thrive in the evolving aged care system. We translate policy to real-world knowledge you can apply in practice.

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Learn the way that suits you

Whether you want one-off PD, live webinars, on-demand, or mentoring, you can choose the support that fits your role, pace, and professional goals.

Join a supportive OT community

At WayForward OT, connection is key. Be part of a growing group of passionate OTs who are navigating the same challenges, sharing case strategies, and supporting one another through change.

Learn from real-world experience

Our education is designed and delivered by an OTs who understand the complexity of aged care and the pressure of practice, for OTs. Expect grounded, practical, clinically-relevant learning.

Guiding Occupational Therapists to Competency and Confidence

Our education and learning spans across both clinical and industry, and in anchored in five key principles, outlined below.

Clinical Excellence

Practice Sustainability

Policy Literacy

Stakeholder Relationships

Self-Leadership

Industry Insights

OT Service Model under S@H

Is Your Current Model Going to Fit? Under the Home Care Package (HCP) program, OT documentation gradually shifted from straightforward...

Sep 27

Opinion Piece - Where the ATHM Scheme Falls Down

One of the biggest shifts in the Support at Home reforms is the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (ATHM) Scheme . On paper, the...

Aug 30

How the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards Impact OTs - What You Need to Know

If you’re an OT working in aged care, chances are you’ve heard about the new Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards — but you might be...

Jun 14

What OTs have to say

"Excellent presentation, very knowledgeable and approachable. So much info and practical learning in a short period of time. I'm very grateful to Lauren for her work!"

"Thanks a million, I feel I've gained really practical knowledge, so well presented,"

"Very engaging presentation for an online webinar. Lauren's presentation skills we amazing."

"Excellent and highly informative webinar!"

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Our Mission

At Way Forward OT, we are committed to empowering Occupational Therapists in community aged care through online education. Our goal is to enhance their skills, knowledge, and professional acumen, leading to improved client outcomes and professional growth.

With a focus on client outcomes and professional success, our insights are designed to meet the specific needs of therapists working in community care. We offer personalized recommendations and resources to support their professional journey.

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