Movementum

01/08/2026

Ten years ago this month, I finished up with ADHC / Home Care and went out on my own. From a desk in the boys' toy room at home, Movementum began.

I had no idea how much the industry was about to change. NDIS hadn't rolled out yet.

What I remember most from those early days isn't the fear — it's the freedom to experiment. Try something. Get feedback. Adapt. Try again. No layers to move through, no barriers to trialling a better way of doing something.

Ten years on, the language has changed, the sector has changed, the tools have changed. What hasn't moved an inch is why I started — supporting individuals, support workers and care providers in the pursuit of great quality, injury-free care. That every person receiving and providing support deserves to experience safe, dignified, quality care as their standard. That's been the driving purpose behind Movementum from day one, and it's the same purpose behind everything we're building next.

I've written the full reflection — on what's changed, what's stayed exactly the same, and what's ahead — in this week's article.

Read it here > https://view.flodesk.com/emails/69dafc5ac6cc7b98bc06e14e

14/07/2026

Care plans that nobody reads aren't protecting anyone.

We see it all the time — beautifully written, comprehensive documents that live in a filing cabinet and never make it to the bedside.

Why?

Because they're too generic, too long, or too disconnected from what actually happens on shift.

When I write manual handling plans and safe work procedures, they're specific to that client, that space, that team.

Clear enough that a support worker can follow them on a Tuesday night shift. Practical enough that they actually get used.

Documentation should support care delivery, not just tick a compliance box.

03/07/2026

There’s a difference between knowing how to do something and being confident enough to teach it to someone else.

A lot of therapists in community care are expected to train support workers in manual handling as part of their role. It makes sense — they’re the ones with the clinical knowledge. But being clinically skilled and being confident as a trainer are two different things, and the second one takes practice.

Our sessions are designed to help therapists build both — through hands-on practice, real scenario discussion, and time to think about how you communicate and demonstrate manual handling principles to the teams you support.

If that’s part of your role, or a direction you’re building toward, the 6 August session at Silverwater is worth your time.
$340 + GST | CPD certificate + lunch | Avant Innovations, Silverwater

BOOK HERE → www.trybooking.com/DCADC

30/06/2026

August is closer than it looks.

The 6 August Manual Handling Refresher for therapists is an in-person, full-day session at Avant Innovations in Silverwater — one of the best-equipped venues for this kind of training in Sydney.

Spots are limited.
If you’ve been meaning to book, this is the reminder.
9:30am – 4:00pm
6 August 2026 — Silverwater [*last time in Sydney in 2026]

$340 + GST | CPD certificate + lunch included

BOOK HERE → www.trybooking.com/DCADC
QUESTIONS → [email protected]

26/06/2026

If you’re an OT working in disability, aged care, hospital discharge, or rehab — you’re already doing manual handling work, even if you don’t always frame it that way.

Every time you prescribe a hoist, set up a care routine, train a support worker, or advise a family on how to safely assist someone at home — you’re drawing on this knowledge.

This session is for clinicians who want to feel more confident in that part of their role. Whether you’re newer to complex care environments or well into your career and looking for fresh strategies and equipment exposure, a structured day of hands-on practice makes a genuine difference.

6 August — Avant Innovations, Silverwater
[Note: THIS WILL BE THE LAST MOVEMENTUM TRAINING SESSION IN SYDNEY FOR 2026]

$340 + GST | CPD certificate + lunch

BOOK HERE → www.trybooking.com/DCADC

23/06/2026

When was the last time you had hands-on time with a hoist outside of a client visit?

Our August session gives OTs dedicated time to work with the equipment they prescribe and train others to use — in a space that isn’t someone’s bedroom, with time that isn’t counted against a client appointment.

Hoists and sling selection. Standing aids and standing lifters. Bed mobility techniques. Slide sheets and repositioning. All in one day, facilitated by an OT with over 20 years in community care.

6 August — Avant Innovations, Silverwater | $340 + GST
[Note: THIS WILL BE THE LAST MOVEMENTUM TRAINING SESSION IN SYDNEY FOR 2026]

BOOK HERE → www.trybooking.com/DCADC

21/06/2026

“As an experienced OT I learnt so much. I discovered new equipment and many strategies and techniques that I can immediately use in my practice. It was also valuable in validating the many challenges I face in delivering support to clients.”
— Correne OT, March 2026

This is why we run these sessions — because even experienced clinicians benefit from dedicated time with equipment, real scenarios, and a room full of people navigating the same complexity.

Next session — 6 August, Avant Innovations, Silverwater.
$340 + GST | CPD certificate and lunch included.

BOOK HERE → www.trybooking.com/DCADC

18/06/2026

A day that’s worth blocking out the diary for.

Our Manual Handling Refresher for Therapists is in-person and hands-on — not a sit-and-listen day. You’ll work with a wide range of equipment, move through real scenarios, and have dedicated time to bring specific challenges from your own caseload into the room.

Hoists and sling selection and fitting. Standing aids and standing lifters. Bed mobility techniques and tools. Slide sheets and repositioning.

Fully catered, CPD certificate included, and delivered by Natasha Nutt — OT and Director of Movementum — with over 20 years in community-based care and manual handling education.

6 August 2026 — Avant Innovations, Silverwater | $340 + GST
BOOK HERE → www.trybooking.com/DCADC

13/06/2026

Thanks Facilitate Occupational Therapy Services for having me along to provide manual handling training for your admin and paeds OTs. Awesome team and great opportunity to problem solve together 🤩

We recently welcomed Natasha Nutt from to Facilitate OT to deliver an administration and manual handling training session for our team.

Bryony and Carla have known Natasha for many years, and we always appreciate opportunities to learn from and connect with other passionate occupational therapists in our community.

One of the things we value most in allied health is the willingness of professionals to share knowledge, support one another, and work together to strengthen services across our region. While we may work in different businesses, we all share a common goal - helping people live meaningful and independent lives.

Natasha brought a wealth of knowledge, practical insights, and real-world experience to the session, creating a valuable learning opportunity for our team.

Thank you, Natasha, for your generosity, expertise, and ongoing contribution to the OT community. We loved having you with us.

12/06/2026

Manual handling is one of those things most therapists were taught once — and then expected to just know forever.

But the equipment changes. Client presentations change. The complexity of what’s required in community and home-based settings has grown significantly. And the confidence needed to train support workers, guide families, and prescribe the right solutions takes regular, deliberate practice.

A one-day refresh every year or two isn’t a sign you’ve forgotten anything. It’s how you stay sharp in an area that genuinely matters to the people you support.
Our 6 August session in Silverwater is built around exactly this — dedicated hands-on time with current equipment, and space to think through the challenges you’re actually facing in your work.

BOOK HERE www.trybooking.com/DCADC