Whale Shark Occupational Therapy

Whale Shark Occupational Therapy Mobile & telehealth Occupational Therapy based out of Boorloo/ Perth, Western Australia.

Feeling proud to share that our voices have reached Kate Chaney MP’s newsletter!Thank you, Kate, for generously listenin...
02/07/2025

Feeling proud to share that our voices have reached Kate Chaney MP’s newsletter!

Thank you, Kate, for generously listening to local allied health professionals and for highlighting the real impact of recent NDIS rate cuts. Your advocacy to the Minister for NDIS participants, women and small businesses delivering essential services means so much to our community.

We’re grateful to have such a dedicated MP representing our electorate.

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Image description: A group of five people stands side by side in a well-lit room, dressed in professional and colourful attire. The background features framed artwork and a bulletin board. The image is framed by a teal border on the left and right sides. On the left side, white text reads “In Kate Chaney MP’s newsletter!” vertically. At the top, bold navy text says “NDIS Update.” Below the photo, there is a detailed message about recent NDIS changes and their impact on allied health professionals, small businesses, and vulnerable community members. The message includes a note of advocacy to the Minister, highlighting concerns about the reform’s unintended consequences.

Today, four allied health professionals including myself met with our local MP Kate Chaney to raise our concerns and sha...
27/06/2025

Today, four allied health professionals including myself met with our local MP Kate Chaney to raise our concerns and share our deep disappointment about the upcoming NDIS funding and travel changes rolling out next week.

We discussed the devastating impacts these changes will have on NDIS participant's access to therapy, their livelihoods, and long-term health and education outcomes. We also highlighted how these changes strip Participants of choice and control; core principles of the NDIS.

We shared facts, figures, and real-world insights about how these changes will flow on to impact WA's health and education systems.
Kate has written to Minister Jenny McCallister, expressed her intention to speak in Parliament, and is committed to advocating on this issue.
We're so grateful for her time and support, and we remain fiercely committed to advocating for the rights and wellbeing of the individuals and families we support.

I have published the information that we shared with MP Kate Chaney on my website, if you wish to use this information in your own advocacy: https://whalesharktherapy.com.au/ndis-advocacy

Photo left to right: Physiotherapist Nicole from Western Kids Health, Speech Pathologist Rachel from Sunshine Speech Pathology, MP Kate Chaney, Dietitian Kim Dutkowksi, and myself Hayley Smith from Whale Shark Therapy Services.

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Doubleview
Perth, WA
6018

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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