Bed Sores Causes and Pressure Care: A Practical OT Guide
Pressure injuries commonly known as bed sores or pressure ulcers are a significant concern for individuals with limited mobility. As Occupational Therapists, we frequently work with clients who spend extended periods sitting in a chair, using a wheelchair, or lying in bed. Understanding bed sores causes, prevention strategies, and the role of assistive equipment is […]
What Occupational Therapy Students in Australia Should Do Before They Graduate
Hi everyone! I’m Daniel Castrucci, a Melbourne-based occupational therapist working across community OT, the NDIS and aged care. If you’re close to graduating, you’re probably juggling placement hours, assessments, and that familiar question from lecturers, family, and supervisors: “So what area do you want to work in?” it can feel like you’re meant to have […]
I-CAN v6 Is Replacing Functional Capacity Assessments: What Occupational Therapists Need to Know
The Australian Government and the NDIA have announced that I-CAN v6 has been selected as the base for developing the new NDIS Support Needs Assessment process for some participants aged 16 and over.The NDIA expects to introduce new framework planning from mid-2026 through a phased rollout, while the Government continues to develop the rules and […]
Still Looking for an Occupational Therapist Near You?
It’s Saturday afternoon.You’ve spent the past week in hospital, surrounded by nurses and doctors who guided you through those first fragile steps of recovery. Each day felt like a small victory, a reminder that you are still here, still capable, still given another chance to live. You couldn’t wait to go home. You thanked every […]
Top 5 Reasons support coordinators love working with Cas Health
Ask any support coordinator what keeps them up at night, and it’s usually the same thing: chasing providers for updates, waiting on overdue reports, and worrying if the recommendations will actually help their clients. At Cas Health, an Occupational therapy service in Melbourne, we get it. Our role isn’t just to provide therapy; it’s to […]
We Just Want a Normal Life: Why Access, Support and Inclusion Matter
We just want to have a normal life, not only to be accepted by society but to participate in the everyday moments that make life feel full. We don’t just want to be seen as someone to sympathise with; we want to be part of the pulse of community life—at work, in schools, in cafés, […]