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📍 Servicing Brisbane, Ipswich & GC
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What turns a good OT recommendation into a successful home modification?It is not enough to recommend an “accessible sho...
16/10/2026

What turns a good OT recommendation into a successful home modification?
It is not enough to recommend an “accessible shower”. The builder also needs to understand how the person transfers, what equipment they use, whether assistance is required and which clearances are essential.
A stronger approach connects:
- The occupational outcome
- The design requirements
- The construction solution
This helps protect the functional outcome while giving building professionals the information they need to develop a safe, practical solution.
Swipe through, then read the full blog for more on collaboration, feasibility and what successful home modifications look like in everyday life.
Read more: https://mlea.com.au/home-modifications/

Working in medicolegal occupational therapy asks a lot of an OT.Strong clinical reasoning is fundamental, but so is the ...
15/10/2026

Working in medicolegal occupational therapy asks a lot of an OT.
Strong clinical reasoning is fundamental, but so is the ability to communicate that reasoning clearly, select the right assessment approach for the matter, form an independent opinion, and explain and defend that opinion when it is tested.
That is why ongoing professional development is such an important part of how we practise at MLEA.

At our latest training day, our Medicolegal OT team worked through nuanced FCE assessment options and range of motion training, report writing for NDIA and AAT Appeals, and preparation for cross-examination.
What stood out was the breadth of skill the role demands.
A medicolegal OT can move from the detail of a functional assessment, to the rigour of written evidence, to considering how their clinical reasoning would stand up under questioning. Each part requires care, precision and a willingness to keep developing.

Our OTs bring that dedication to every aspect of their practice. They are experienced clinicians, but they also continue to question, refine and strengthen the way they work.
Because expertise in this field is never something we consider finished. It is something that is built through experience, reflection, learning and a commitment to doing the work well.
And that commitment ultimately matters to the people relying on an OT’s opinion.

How does your team create space for experienced professionals to keep developing their practice?

13/10/2026

This month on The OT Download, we unpack one of the biggest challenges in home modifications... and that is that most homes were never designed with the person who eventually lives there in mind.
By the time an OT is involved, we're often working with existing spaces, existing constraints and very real functional needs. The challenge becomes balancing standards, the home that's actually there, and the person standing in front of us.
It's a reminder that good home modifications aren't just about compliance. They're about finding practical solutions that work for real people in real homes.

🎧 Watch Episode 13: A Building Designer's Take on Home Modifications now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

Home modification projects can be clinically sound, approved and constructed to an acceptable standard, yet still fail t...
09/10/2026

Home modification projects can be clinically sound, approved and constructed to an acceptable standard, yet still fail to deliver the outcome a client expected.
That can happen when clinical intent is lost between assessment, design, quoting and construction, or when the finished project meets technical requirements without supporting the person’s real routines, transfers, equipment or priorities.
Our latest blog explores why good projects go wrong and the role occupational therapists can play in connecting client priorities, functional requirements and construction decisions from the beginning of a project through to post-completion review.

Read the full blog to learn more: https://mlea.com.au/home-modifications/

It's been a hard few years, and the numbers back that up.More than half of Australians say the rising cost of living is ...
08/10/2026

It's been a hard few years, and the numbers back that up.
More than half of Australians say the rising cost of living is having a major impact on their mental health, and cost is still a barrier to getting support for around one in five people. Money stress can lead to anxiety, depression and social withdrawal, and the relationship runs both ways.
This Mental Health Month the theme is Together We Thrive, and that's not a coincidence. We don't get through pressure like this alone, we get through it together.
A few things you can do this month: checking in without judgement, talking about money without shame and knowing where the free supports are (GP mental health plans, the National Debt Helpline, Beyond Blue, Lifeline).
If it's been a hard year, you're not imagining it and you're not the only one. Save this and send it to someone who might need the reminder.

07/10/2026

Sensory and regulation strategies for children have never had more visibility, and that's a genuinely positive thing. Understanding the science behind them is what makes the difference.
Sensory bins are a great tool, but not one-size-fits-all. Sensory integration theory tells us every child's nervous system is different, one child's "calm" is another child's "overwhelm." The activity is only as good as the reasoning behind it.

🛌Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets aren't recommended as a therapy tool for children. Research shows deep pressure can reduce arousal in some kids, but there are safety guidelines around weighted products that need to be considered. Weighted lap pads are a different matter, and can be appropriate, but should always be guided by an OT sensory assessment. If in doubt, ask your OT before purchasing any weighted product.

☁️Calm Down Corners
Calm-down corners work when regulation is taught, not just when a corner exists. Zones of Regulation and co-regulation theory are clear, a space only works if the child has been taught how to use it. Without those skills, it often becomes a consequence rather than a tool.

The strategy isn't always wrong, it's the application. Individual OT assessment means strategies matched to your child's actual nervous system, not what went viral online.

Before you assume it's a focus problem, check the chair. One of the most common things paeds OTs spot during school visi...
06/10/2026

Before you assume it's a focus problem, check the chair.
One of the most common things paeds OTs spot during school visits is kids sitting in furniture that simply doesn't fit their bodies. Feet dangling. Hips sliding forward. Hunching to reach the desk. The nervous system is working overtime just to stay upright, and there's not much left over for learning.
The fix is often very simple. Feet flat, hips back, elbows at table height. A wobble cushion for kids who need movement to focus. These aren't expensive interventions. They're just worth knowing about.

02/10/2026

There are no silly questions in OT.

This month on The OT Download, we explore what it actually takes to develop confidence in home modifications as an early-career OT.
Home mods can feel overwhelming at first. Between building terminology, Australian Standards, NDIS requirements and complex client situations, there’s a lot that simply can't be learnt from a lecture or textbook alone.
Having all the answers isn't going to make the difference, but having people around you who are willing to share what they know is. Strong relationships, good supervision, quality CPD and the confidence to ask questions all play a huge role in shortening the learning curve.
Home modifications are a specialist area of practice, but for those willing to keep learning, they're also one of the most rewarding.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of The OT Download now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

Upcoming Holiday ClosureOur office will be closed in observance of the King's Birthday. We appreciate your understanding...
01/10/2026

Upcoming Holiday Closure
Our office will be closed in observance of the King's Birthday. We appreciate your understanding, and will resume all services on 06 October 2026.

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Level 1, 167 Logan Road
Brisbane, QLD
4102

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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