I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.

Not because it’s a new problem — it isn’t. But because I keep hearing the same thing from the OTs I supervise, from practitioners who reach out after a LinkedIn post, from the questions that appear in Facebook groups at odd hours of the evening.

Is it just me? It’s not just you.

Prescribing children’s equipment under the NDIS? Here are 5 common mistakes paediatric OTs make — and how clinical supervision can help you get it right.

Most allied health job ads look the same.

Competitive salary. Flexible hours. Supportive team.

They all say it. And most of them mean it — at least in part. But when you're a therapist trying to figure out whether a workplace is actually going to be good for you, the generic stuff doesn't tell you much.

Here's what to actually look for.

You’re working with children with complex physical disabilities, layered family dynamics, school pressures, funding constraints, and clinical decisions that don’t feel straightforward anymore.

And quietly, a thought appears:

“Am I actually equipped for this?”

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Many early and mid-career occupational therapists experience a dip in confidence when they begin working with more complex paediatric presentations — especially in NDIS settings or smaller teams where senior clinical support isn’t always immediately available.

New to prescribing equipment for children? A practical guide for occupational therapists building confidence in paediatric assistive technology and NDIS practice.

Staying up to date as a paediatric occupational therapist takes more than ticking CPD boxes. Here are the ways I keep learning while working with children with complex disabilities and their families.

Finding the right occupational therapy supervisor can make all the difference in your confidence, clinical reasoning and career development. Here’s a simple checklist to help you choose someone who truly understands your work and supports you in the way you need.