In this interview highlight, recorded during Vision Australia Radio’s live broadcast from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, Jason speaks with Christina Wyatt, Professional Practice Advisor Aged Care at Occupational Therapy Australia, following her seminar “Support at Home: What Have We Learnt from the First 6 Months?”

Christina explains the role of occupational therapists and how they support people to engage in meaningful, everyday activities across disability, ageing and mental health. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, she reflects on the changing landscape of disability and aged care, the links between physical and mental wellbeing, and how occupational therapists work with people across all stages of life.

The conversation focuses on recent reforms in aged care, including the introduction of the new Support at Home program, what has been learned in its first six months, and how these changes are affecting access to services and assistive technology. Christina also discusses the challenges facing clinicians and consumers during this period of reform, and her hopes for greater clarity and consistency moving forward.

This interview forms part of Vision Australia Radio’s special coverage from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, spotlighting lived experience, advocacy and practical information to help people age and live well.

In this interview highlight, recorded during Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s live broadcast from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, Jason speaks with Christina Wyatt, Professional Practice Advisor Aged Care at Occupational Therapy Australia, following her seminar &ldquo;Support at Home: What Have We Learnt from the First 6 Months?&rdquo;
Christina explains the role of occupational therapists and how they support people to engage in meaningful, everyday activities across disability, ageing and mental health. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, she reflects on the changing landscape of disability and aged care, the links between physical and mental wellbeing, and how occupational therapists work with people across all stages of life.
The conversation focuses on recent reforms in aged care, including the introduction of the new Support at Home program, what has been learned in its first six months, and how these changes are affecting access to services and assistive technology. Christina also discusses the challenges facing clinicians and consumers during this period of reform, and her hopes for greater clarity and consistency moving forward.
This interview forms part of Vision Australia Radio&rsquo;s special coverage from the Adelaide Independent Living Expo, spotlighting lived experience, advocacy and practical information to help people age and live well.

Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

Featuring interview highlights, bonus content and more from across Vision Australia Radio.

Interview Highlights from Vision Australia Radio

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Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
Remember to like, subscribe and share. 
Learn more: <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> 
Get in touch: call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email <a href="mailto:radio@visionaustralia.org">radio@visionaustralia.org</a> 
Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

Christina Wyatt,  Professional Practice Advisor Aged Care of Occupational Therapy Australia.

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