Why This Webinar Matters

 

Support at Home fundamentally changed the way aged care services are funded, delivered and governed aged care services, with significant implications for Occupational Therapy assessments, assistive technology, home modifications, restorative care, documentation and service delivery.

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Understanding these reforms early allows Occupational Therapists to adapt confidently, support providers through change and continue delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

This webinar provides the practical context you need to understand not only what is changing, but why it matters for Occupational Therapy.

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What You'll Learn

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Understanding Support at Home

• Why the aged care system is changing.

• The key features of the Support at Home program.

• How Support at Home differs from Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC).

• The broader direction of aged care reform.

 

What the Reforms Mean for Occupational Therapists

• The evolving role of Occupational Therapists within Support at Home.

• Opportunities created through the new funding model.

• Understanding where Occupational Therapy contributes across different pathways.

• Preparing for changes to everyday clinical practice.

 

Provider Registration and Service Delivery

• Understanding provider registration requirements.

• How Occupational Therapists may operate within the new environment.

• Working with providers under the revised service model.

• Key professional considerations.

 

The Assistive Technology & Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme

• Introduction to the new AT-HM Scheme.

• Changes to accessing assistive technology and home modifications.

• How funding pathways are changing.

• The Occupational Therapist's role in equipment prescription and clinical justification.

 

Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

• Common questions arising from the reforms.

• Potential impacts on Occupational Therapy businesses and clinicians.

• Risks to be aware of during implementation.

• Preparing your practice for ongoing reform.

 

What You'll Walk Away With

 

By the end of this webinar you'll have:

• A clear understanding of how the Support at Home program operates.

• Greater confidence explaining the reforms to clients and colleagues.

• Improved understanding of how Occupational Therapy practice is affected.

• A practical overview of the new AT-HM Scheme.

• Greater awareness of provider registration changes and service delivery expectations.

• Practical strategies for preparing yourself and your organisation for reform.

• Increased confidence navigating Australia's evolving aged care system.

 

Who Should Enrol?

 

This webinar is ideal for:

• Community aged care Occupational Therapists.

• Team Leaders and Clinical Leads.

 

Suitable for clinicians at all experience levels.

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What's Included​

✔ Full on-demand webinar recording

​✔ Practical clinical frameworks to apply in practice

✔ Certificate of Completion for your CPD records

✔ Flexible online access -learn anytime, anywhere​

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Build Confidence Navigating Support at Home

The future of community aged care is here, and Occupational Therapists have an important role to play.

This practical webinar will help you understand the reforms, prepare for changing expectations and confidently position your Occupational Therapy practice within Australia's new aged care system.

Enrol today and gain the clarity you need to confidently navigate Support at Home.