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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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Latest Articles
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 Service Agreements: What to Check Before You Sign
An NDIS service agreement should clearly explain what support a provider will deliver, what it will cost, what extra charges may apply and how either side can make changes or…
How to Read an NDIS Plan: 7 Details to Check First
You do not need to understand every line of your NDIS plan before you can start using it. The most useful place to begin is with the details that affect…
NDIS Cancellation Fees Explained
An NDIS provider may be able to charge a cancellation fee when an appointment is cancelled at short notice or the participant does not attend. That does not mean every…
Can You Move NDIS Funding Between Categories?
You may be able to use NDIS funding across different support categories when the funding is flexible and the categories sit within the same support budget. You generally cannot move…
What to Do If Your NDIS Funding Is Running Out Too Fast
If your NDIS funding is running out faster than expected, start by finding out why before cancelling supports or assuming the whole plan is underfunded. The issue may be spending…
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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