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A warm, helpful space created to support OTs, allied health partners and anyone wanting to better understand community-based OT.
Here you’ll find practical insights, reflections, career guidance and supportive resources written from real lived experience working with adults across Greater Brisbane.
If you’re exploring meaningful work, curious about community OT, or simply looking for clarity in your next step, you’re in the right place.
Lisa Nguyen
Hi, I’m Lisa. I founded Strive to Thrive Therapy with the goal of creating meaningful, balanced community OT work. These articles explore purpose, wellbeing and career growth for OTs. I hope they help you reflect on what you need next in your journey.
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These articles support OTs at all stages of practice, early career, mid-career or senior, with reflections, clarity and meaningful next steps.
All are written in a warm, grounded voice, with a focus on wellbeing, growth and purpose.
NDIS Funding Periods Explained: What Is Available Now?
An NDIS funding period is a smaller block of time within your overall plan. It controls when part of your approved funding becomes available. This means the total budget shown…
What Can NDIS Funding Be Used For? Check Before You Spend
NDIS funding can be used for services, items and equipment that are NDIS supports, relate to your disability support needs and fit the way your plan is set up. Having…
Do I Have to Share My Full NDIS Plan with a Provider?
Generally, you do not have to give every provider a full copy of your NDIS plan just to begin support or sign a service agreement. You decide who sees your…
NDIS Plan Management Types: Self, Plan or NDIA Managed?
Your NDIS funding can be self-managed, plan-managed, NDIA-managed or managed using a mix of these options. The main difference is who pays providers, who manages the financial records and which…
How to Check an NDIS Invoice Before You Approve It
An NDIS invoice should match the support you received, the price you agreed to and any travel, report, cancellation or other charges explained beforehand. Before approving or paying it, check…
Thinking About Your Next Step as an OT?
If you’re exploring purposeful work with real support, our Work With Us page outlines what it’s like to be part of the Strive to Thrive Therapy team.
We’re always looking to connect with OTs who value balance, learning and meaningful work.
Or start with a gentle step and take the OT Career Check to see where you’re at in your career season.
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