Types of Plan Changes: NDIS Review, Reassessment or Variation
Understand NDIS reviews, reassessments and plan variations after the August 2026 changes, with two practical examples, deadlines and evidence tips.
Dementia Care at Home
Aged care occupational therapy · Dementia Dementia Care at Home As an occupational therapist, I often see families trying to manage situations that used to be simple but are becoming increasingly difficult. Showering may turn into an argument. Getting dressed may take much longer. A walking aid that was previously used safely may suddenly become […]
How Your Environment Shapes Everyday Life
Your surroundings can make everyday activities easier or harder. Explore how occupational therapy helps shape a home environment that supports independence.
What Happened to Griffin the Service Dog After Graduation?
You may remember Griffin in his graduation gown. Nearly eight years later, we revisit life after the famous photo—and a possible new chapter that still needs confirmation.
How Can Occupational Therapy Help With Sleep?
By Daniel, Occupational Therapist at Cas Health Occupational Therapy Everyone knows that sleep has a cruel sense of humour. The harder you chase it, the faster it runs. It is 2 am. Your body is exhausted, but your brain has opened twenty mental tabs. Tomorrow’s appointments. An unfinished email. Something awkward you said years ago. […]
TAC Occupational Therapy in Melbourne: Cas Health
A transport accident can sometimes turn ordinary things into the hardest parts of the day. Things you used to do without giving them a second thought like having a shower, cooking a meal, getting dressed, or simply leaving the house may suddenly require far more energy, planning and willpower than they did before. It can […]
Occupational Therapy for Retirement Living
In 2024 – 25, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 4.5 million retired Australians aged 45 and over. The retirement-living sector estimates that about 250,000 older Australians now live in retirement communities. Most appear pleased with their choice. A 2024 national survey of more than 4,000 village residents found that almost 85% were satisfied or […]
Mobile occupational therapy · Melbourne’s northern suburbs Mobile Occupational Therapy in Epping, Wollert & Lalor Cas Health provides home-based occupational therapy for adults across Epping, Wollert, Lalor and nearby northern suburbs, supporting NDIS, Support at Home, TAC and privately funded clients. Cas Health Occupational Therapy Clinical guidance from Daniel Castrucci, Occupational Therapist 8-minute read The […]
NDIS Price Guide 2027: Key Changes for Participants, Providers and Occupational Therapy
The NDIS price guide 2026–2027 has just been released. The NDIS price guide 2027 introduces changes to how supports are priced, claimed, and described across the Scheme. The updated NDIS Pricing Schedule takes effect from 1 July 2026. The changes may affect both participants and providers. Participants may see differences in how plan funds are […]
Occupational Therapy After Traumatic Brain Injury: Rebuilding Everyday Life
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change life in ways that aren’t always obvious. While physical injuries may heal, many people continue to experience challenges with memory, concentration, fatigue and managing everyday tasks. These changes can affect work, relationships and independence long after the initial injury. Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on helping people return to […]