Forensics Occupational Therapy
Working at the intersection of disability and justice spaces can be complex, and Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in ensuring participants receive safe, ethical, and disability‑focused support.
This webinar clarifies what OTs can and cannot do within the justice–NDIS space, giving clinicians the confidence to navigate this highly specialised area.
In this engaging session, you'll learn about:
👉 Check out opportunities to join our Occupational Therapy team
This webinar clarifies what OTs can and cannot do within the justice–NDIS space, giving clinicians the confidence to navigate this highly specialised area.
In this engaging session, you'll learn about:
- The role of an NDIS Occupational Therapist, including functional and environmental assessments
- What is outside the OT scope within the justice system, including enforcement and criminogenic risk tasks
- Safety and risk considerations that fall within OT practice
- The OT journey across justice settings, including assessment, reporting, transition and release planning
- How to collaborate effectively with justice and community teams while maintaining clear responsibilities
👉 Check out opportunities to join our Occupational Therapy team
MEET THE SPEAKERS
JACK BEER
Lead supervisor
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Jack is an OT Lead Supervisor with specialised experience working in forensic settings across the Perth metropolitan prison system. He holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Curtin University and began his career in 2017, joining Better Rehab in 2021 as a Senior OT before becoming Team Leader of the Mt Hawthorn site in 2022.
Jack delivers in-prison and telehealth services to regional correctional facilities, supporting individuals to transition from custody back into the community. He works closely with the Department of Justice and NDIS stakeholders to gather evidence and develop appropriate housing and support pathways, while supporting participants to rebuild routines and daily living skills following incarceration. Alongside his forensic practice, Jack has experience in regional hospital settings, including acute and sub-acute care, assistive technology prescription, ABI rehabilitation, and vision impairment support.
Jack delivers in-prison and telehealth services to regional correctional facilities, supporting individuals to transition from custody back into the community. He works closely with the Department of Justice and NDIS stakeholders to gather evidence and develop appropriate housing and support pathways, while supporting participants to rebuild routines and daily living skills following incarceration. Alongside his forensic practice, Jack has experience in regional hospital settings, including acute and sub-acute care, assistive technology prescription, ABI rehabilitation, and vision impairment support.
JOE MCEVOY
Lead Supervisor
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Joe is an OT Lead Supervisor with specialised experience working in forensic settings across New South Wales, including Long Bay Correctional Centre and the Silverwater Correctional Complex. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from University College Dublin, a Master’s Degree from the University of Limerick, and a qualification as an OT Driver Assessor. Joe began his career in adult mental health, working across acute psychiatry and community services, and joined Better Rehab in 2022, bringing strong skills in functional capacity assessment, housing assessments and driving evaluations.
Joe provides in‑prison and telehealth services statewide, completing functional capacity assessments and determining appropriate levels of NDIS support for individuals in custody. He collaborates closely with correctional services and NDIS stakeholders to gather evidence and develop suitable support pathways, while assisting participants to rebuild meaningful routines, daily living skills, and independence following incarceration or periods of mental ill‑health.
Joe provides in‑prison and telehealth services statewide, completing functional capacity assessments and determining appropriate levels of NDIS support for individuals in custody. He collaborates closely with correctional services and NDIS stakeholders to gather evidence and develop suitable support pathways, while assisting participants to rebuild meaningful routines, daily living skills, and independence following incarceration or periods of mental ill‑health.
About Better Rehab
Better Rehab is a Values-driven community Allied Health provider recognised for having a fantastic team culture, industry-leading support and best-in-class learning and professional development opportunities. Our team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Positive Behaviour Support practitioners deliver innovative and effective interventions for people with chronic medical conditions and disabilities in their homes, our clinics or remotely via Telehealth. We are the benchmark in Allied Health, dedicated to providing the best care and participant outcomes.
Visit the Better Rehab website to learn more!
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