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31 Oct 2024

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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29 Oct 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Oct 2024

2024 registration renewal for occupational therapists is open

Occupational therapists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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18 Sep 2024

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia registration fee frozen for 2024/25

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced a freeze in the annual registration fee for occupational therapists for 2024/25.
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16 Sep 2024

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become an occupational therapist and are about to finish your course, you can apply for registration now.
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22 Aug 2024

Applying your code of conduct to evolving technologies - AI in healthcare

Are you using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your practice?
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07 Aug 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Aug 2024

Good virtual care practices

Over 25% of Australians have had at least one telehealth consultation for their own health in the last 12 months. 1
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12 Jun 2024

Call for applications - Registration and Notifications Committee of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced community members for appointment to its Registration and Notifications Committee (the Committee) to assist the Board in its primary role of protecting the public.
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05 Jun 2024

Occupational therapist banned for indecently dealing with a child

An occupational therapist has had their registration cancelled and been disqualified from reapplying for three years after being convicted of indecently dealing with a child of or over the age of 13 years and under the age of 16 years.
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04 Jun 2024

Have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard and supporting materials

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards invite you to have your say on the draft Criminal history registration standard (the criminal history standard) and supporting documents.
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27 May 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Mar 2024

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2023

27 Nov 2023

Have your say on draft guidelines for practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Ahpra and the National Boards are consulting on three documents related to the regulation of registered health practitioners who perform and who advertise non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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21 Nov 2023

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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15 Nov 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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04 Oct 2023

Online renewal for occupational therapists is now open

Occupational therapists are invited to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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20 Sep 2023

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2023

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced an increase in the annual registration fee for occupational therapists for 2023/24.
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18 Sep 2023

Graduates finishing study in the next three months can apply for registration now

If you’re studying to become a health practitioner and are due to finish your approved course in the next three months, you can apply for registration now.
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03 Aug 2023

Have your say on the criminal history standard for registered health practitioners

Australia’s health practitioner regulator wants to hear from the community as it begins to review the national standard that sets the bar for criminal history for our registered health practitioners.
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20 Jul 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Jun 2023

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia have released results from surveys of practitioners’ sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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22 Jun 2023

Unregistered occupational therapist convicted after failing to appear in court

A Queensland woman has been found guilty of a charge of describing herself as an occupational therapist in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009.
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26 Apr 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Apr 2023

National Board now accepting additional English language tests

The National Boards who recognise the test pathway have agreed to accept additional English language tests to provide further flexibility to applicants applying for registration.
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21 Apr 2023

Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available

New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.
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21 Apr 2023

New resources aim to support practitioners to manage health records

To help occupational therapists better understand and meet their health record management obligations, the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia has developed two new health record management resources.
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23 Feb 2023

Fake aged care occupational therapist convicted and fined $4,000

A Victorian man who pretended to be an occupational therapist while treating almost 100 elderly patients has today been convicted and sentenced to a $4,000 fine after pleading guilty in the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court.
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07 Feb 2023

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2022

16 Dec 2022

Public consultation on review of National Scheme accreditation arrangements

The National Boards and Ahpra are reviewing the current accreditation arrangements for the national health practitioner regulatory scheme to prepare for the next period to mid-2029.
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13 Dec 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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24 Nov 2022

Graduate webinar recording now available

A recording of the Board’s recent webinar Are you graduating soon? is now available.
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24 Nov 2022

Notifications webinar recording available

Updated: 24 November 2022 - addition of the Lessons from Notifications webinar Q&A documents. A recording of the Board’s June webinar Lessons from notifications is now available, sharing notification trends around communications, consent and record keeping.
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22 Nov 2022

Health workforce boosted in another challenging year

There are now more registered health practitioners in every state and territory according to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2021/22 Annual report.
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21 Nov 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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25 Oct 2022

What OT means to me: OT Week 2022

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia wishes more than 27,000 registered occupational therapists across the country a happy OT Week.
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04 Oct 2022

Online renewal for occupational therapists is now open

Occupational therapists have until 30 November 2022 to renew their general or non-practising registration on time.
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21 Sep 2022

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia fee set for 2022/23

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced the annual registration fees for occupational therapists for 2022/23.
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12 Sep 2022

Registration now open for graduates set to finish study in next three months

Graduates set to complete their course in the next three months can take the first step in their new health career by applying for registration now.
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24 Aug 2022

Practitioners on the sub-register can opt in to extend their registration

Practitioners on the pandemic response sub-register who are currently practising can now opt in to extend their temporary registration so they can continue supporting the health system.
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23 Aug 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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01 Aug 2022

Call for applications - Registration and Notifications Committee of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) is seeking applications from experienced registered occupational therapists for appointment to its Registration and Notifications Committee (the Committee) to assist the Board in its primary role of protecting the public.
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13 Jul 2022

Have your say on the English language skills registration standards – public consultation opens today

Public consultation on the English language skills registration standards opens today. National Boards are inviting practitioners, community members, employers, education providers and other stakeholders to have their say.
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08 Jul 2022

Notifications webinar recording available

A recording of the Board’s June webinar Lessons from notifications is now available, sharing notification trends around communications, consent and record keeping.
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01 Jul 2022

Occupational therapy celebrating 10 years in the National Scheme

Today marks 10 years since the establishment of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) and occupational therapy becoming a nationally registered health profession.
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29 Jun 2022

Code of conduct for occupational therapists in effect today

The revised Code of conduct (the code) for occupational therapy comes into effect today with resources to help practitioners understand and apply the code also published.
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30 May 2022

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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06 Apr 2022

Advance copy: Revised Code of conduct for 12 professions

Twelve National Boards have published an advance copy of their revised shared Code of conduct (the code) and are encouraging practitioners to familiarise themselves with it before it comes into effect on 29 June 2022.
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06 Apr 2022

2021 pandemic response sub-register gets a boost

More than 20,000 health practitioners are now on the 2021 pandemic response sub-register after practitioners on the 2020 sub-register opted in to extend their temporary registration.
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25 Mar 2022

Court issues warrant to arrest alleged fake occupational therapist

A Victorian Magistrate has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who failed to attend court today to front charges of holding himself out as a registered occupational therapist.
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08 Mar 2022

Women in health - breaking the bias on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day (IWD), the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards celebrate the leadership and work of women across the country in the health professions and healthcare.
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01 Feb 2022

Supervised practice framework in effect

The Supervised practice framework (the framework), developed by the Occuptational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) along with 12 other National Boards1 and Ahpra, is in effect from today.
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28 Jan 2022

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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2021

21 Dec 2021

Facilitating access to care in a COVID-19 environment: Guidance for health practitioners

Ahpra and the National Boards recognise that registered health practitioners have led the remarkable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and commend them for their sustained efforts.
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29 Nov 2021

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from surveys to retest practitioner and broader community sentiment and perceptions about our role and work.
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24 Nov 2021

Annual report: Registered health practitioners grow with paramedics leading the charge

A continued growth in the registered health workforce is highlighted in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) 2020/21 Annual report.
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09 Nov 2021

Advance copy of supervised practice framework published

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have published an advance copy of the Supervised practice framework (the framework).
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25 Oct 2021

Celebrating more than 26,000 occupational therapists during OT Week 2021

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has more than 26,000 reasons to celebrate Occupational Therapy Week (OT Week) 2021.
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15 Oct 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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15 Oct 2021

About to graduate?

A recording of last month’s webinar for graduates is now available.
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06 Oct 2021

Online renewal for occupational therapists is now open

Occupational therapists have until 30 November 2021 to renew their general or non-practising registration.
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05 Oct 2021

Revised regulatory principles – supporting trust and confidence in regulated health professions

The revised regulatory principles encourage a culturally safe, responsive and risk-based approach to regulation.
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22 Sep 2021

Thousands more health practitioners granted temporary registration able to join the pandemic response

From today, thousands of extra health practitioners can join the COVID-19 response through a new temporary sub-register established by Ahpra and the National Boards.
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15 Sep 2021

Graduating soon? Be ready to start work – apply now

Once you are registered, you can work as an occupational therapist anywhere in Australia.
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14 Sep 2021

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2021-22

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for occupational therapists for 2021-22.
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07 Sep 2021

Webinar for new graduates this month

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) is hosting its’ annual webinar for graduates to help them understand the registration process and their responsibilities as a registered occupational therapist.
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06 Sep 2021

Call for applications - List of Approved Persons for hearing panels

Applications are being sought for appointment to the List of Approved Persons (LAP) for hearing panels from active and engaged consumers or community advisors who can represent the interests of the community and health practitioners who hold registration with one of the following professions:
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30 Aug 2021

COVID-19 and vaccines: Get the best advice for you and your family

You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards, the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
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04 Aug 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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30 Jun 2021

No place for sexism, sexual harassment or violence in healthcare

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards are reminding practitioners that there is no place for sexism, sexual harassment or gendered violence in healthcare.
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25 Jun 2021

Guidance on reflective practice reports

New guidance is now available for practitioners who are subject to education or mentoring conditions as part of their registration.
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11 Jun 2021

We want to hear from you on the shared Code of conduct

Have your say on the shared Code of conduct (the code) which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for occupational therapists and promotes safe care to help protect the public.
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12 May 2021

Have your say on the professional behaviour crucial to public safety

Twelve National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have launched a public consultation on a revised shared Code of conduct for 12 registered health professions across Australia.
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07 May 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Apr 2021

Call for applications - Registration and Notifications Committee

Applications are sought from experienced registered occupational therapists for appointment to its Registration and Notifications Committee (the RNC).
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23 Mar 2021

Help strengthen public protection: Consultation on revised regulatory principles for the National Scheme now open

The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme).
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09 Mar 2021

Registered health practitioners and students: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The National Boards and Ahpra have published a joint statement today to help registered health practitioners and students understand what’s expected of them in giving, receiving and advising on and sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines.
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11 Feb 2021

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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08 Jan 2021

Interested in becoming a National Board member? Register now for our upcoming webinar to find out what is involved

Are you passionate about healthcare and protecting the public? Would you like to know more about the role of Board members in the National Scheme regulating registered health practitioners from 16 professions?
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2020

22 Dec 2020

Man convicted of holding out individuals as health practitioners at aged care facilities

A man who allowed unregistered individuals to provide occupational therapy and physiotherapy services to aged care residents in Victoria today pleaded guilty in the Magistrates Court of Victoria following charges brought by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
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27 Nov 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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17 Nov 2020

Revised advertising guidelines are now available

Health practitioners are encouraged to check and correct their advertising to make sure it complies with revised guidelines released today.
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30 Oct 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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26 Oct 2020

Celebrating resilience during Occupational Therapy Week

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) is celebrating the resilience demonstrated by Australia’s 23,997 registered occupational therapists during a challenging 2020.
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21 Oct 2020

Graduating soon?

A recording of the Board’s webinar for new graduates is now available.
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19 Oct 2020

Online renewal for occupational therapists is now open

Occupational therapists are due to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020.
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18 Sep 2020

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2020–21

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for occupational therapy for 2020–21.
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14 Sep 2020

Graduating soon? What you need to know for graduate registration as an occupational therapist

In your final year of an approved program of study and excited about starting work as an occupational therapist?
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07 Sep 2020

Revised registration standards webinar - recording now available

The Board’s revised registration standards webinar was broadcast live on 24 August. Watch it now!
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07 Sep 2020

Webinar – Graduating soon?

It’s that time of year again. The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) is hosting its webinar for graduates to help them understand how to register and what they need to know about registration as an occupational therapist.
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24 Aug 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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19 Aug 2020

Ahpra and National Boards release social research results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards have released results from the second annual survey of stakeholder understanding and perceptions of our role and work.
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17 Aug 2020

Webinar - Revised registration standards NOW FULL

The Board's Revised registration standards webinar on 24 August 2020 is now fully booked!
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24 Jul 2020

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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27 May 2020

Occupational therapists mark National Reconciliation Week

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (The Board) is committed to creating a culturally safe health care system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. National Reconciliation Week is an important reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve this.
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22 Apr 2020

The role of telehealth now and post the pandemic – new podcast ep live

Telehealth is emerging as an important change to patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic with health practitioners across many professions offering phone or online consultations to support their patients.
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17 Apr 2020

No place for racism in healthcare

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) issued a media release detailing occasions of medical practitioners denying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare seeking testing for COVID-19.
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17 Apr 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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31 Mar 2020

Ahpra work continues remotely as in-person services temporarily suspended

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) staff are working remotely to serve health practitioners and the public across Australia while in-person services are temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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31 Mar 2020

False and misleading advertising on COVID-19

Ahpra and National Boards recognise the vital role of registered health practitioners in treating and containing the COVID-19 emergency.
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30 Mar 2020

Sydney office temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Sydney.
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27 Mar 2020

Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Darwin offices temporarily closed to public access but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin.
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27 Mar 2020

Responding to COVID-19: Changes to presenting-in-person requirements

As an interim measure to help boost the Australian healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve made changes to the presenting-in-person requirements for internationally qualified practitioners.
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27 Mar 2020

Online uploads for documents

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has introduced an online upload service to receive applications, forms and supporting documents as part of the response to the way individuals are registered in the context of COVID-19.
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26 Mar 2020

Our Perth office is temporarily closed to the public but our work continues

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) remains open for business while in-person services are temporarily suspended in Perth.
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19 Mar 2020

Occupational therapists mark National Close the Gap Day

In honouring National Close the Gap Day, the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (The Board) recognises the need to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes every day.
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12 Mar 2020

Statement from the Occupational Therapy Board and Ahpra in response to COVID-19

Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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11 Mar 2020

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Mar 2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect 1 March

Amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (National Law) requirements on mandatory notifications came into effect on 1 March 2020.
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26 Feb 2020

A strategy for embedding cultural safety into the health system launching tomorrow

An ambitious Strategy from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts, regulators and health organisations committed to embedding cultural safety into the health system will be released tomorrow.
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19 Feb 2020

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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07 Feb 2020

Revised guidelines on mandatory notifications released

The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have today published an advance copy of the revised mandatory notification guidelines (the guidelines) and supporting resources.
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22 Jan 2020

Competency standards one year on

It has now been one year since the new Australian occupational therapy competency standards (the competency standards) have been in effect.
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22 Jan 2020

Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Boards have welcomed two new policy directions from the COAG Health Council which reinforce that Ahpra and National Boards are to prioritise public protection in the work of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).
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2019

23 Dec 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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02 Dec 2019

Revised registration standards take effect 1 December 2019

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s (the Board) revised registration standards came into effect on 1 December 2019.
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29 Nov 2019

Occupational therapy practice regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2018/19

A profession-specific statistical summary and a report from the Chair that covers the work of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) over the 12 months to 30 June 2019 is now available online.
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13 Nov 2019

Occupational Therapy stakeholders

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has published two informative documents outlining the role and responsibilities of the occupational therapy stakeholders.
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11 Nov 2019

New social media guide

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have published a new guide to help registered health practitioners understand and meet their obligations when using social media.
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05 Nov 2019

Graduates: What you need to know for registration

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become an occupational therapist?
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31 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards release social research project results

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have released results from a social research project aimed at helping us understand perceptions about us and our work.
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31 Oct 2019

Occupational therapists encouraged to renew registration by 30 November

Occupational therapists have until 30 November to renew their registration on time.
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24 Oct 2019

Revised CPD guidelines published today

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board), along with four other National Boards, has today published an advance copy of their revised continuing professional development guidelines (the CPD guidelines).
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23 Oct 2019

AHPRA and National Boards update logos

Simplified logos for AHPRA and the National Boards will be rolled out over coming months.
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21 Oct 2019

Occupational Therapy Week 2019 - This is OT

Today the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) joins over 22,000 registered occupational therapists in celebrating Occupational Therapy Week.
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15 Oct 2019

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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19 Sep 2019

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets registration fee for 2019/20

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for occupational therapists for 2019/20.
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17 Sep 2019

'Graduating soon’ webinar recording now available

A recording of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia's recent webinar for graduates is now live!
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11 Sep 2019

Have your say on the latest National Board and AHPRA consultations

Public consultations are underway to boost patient safety across Australia.
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30 Aug 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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23 Aug 2019

Occupational therapist reprimanded by tribunal after criminal conviction

A tribunal has found the behaviour of a Western Australian occupational therapist constituted professional misconduct after receiving a criminal conviction.
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16 Aug 2019

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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14 Aug 2019

Occupational therapist reprimanded for forgery

A previously registered occupational therapist has been reprimanded by a tribunal after being found to have engaged in professional misconduct when forging his supervisor’s signature.
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31 Jul 2019

Revised registration standards published today

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board), along with five other National Boards1, has today published its revised registration standards which will start on 1 December 2019 and replace the existing registration standards.
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30 Jul 2019

Webinar - Graduate registration as an occupational therapist

Are you graduating soon? We’ll tell you what you need to know about registration.
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03 Jul 2019

New accreditation agreement signed: Contemporary framework for public protection

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have announced this month (June 2019) the signing of a new five-year accreditation agreement with the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) starting 1 July 2019.
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12 Jun 2019

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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28 May 2019

Improved health outcomes and cultural responsiveness the focus of occupational therapy partnership

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) and Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) have today announced a new collaborative partnership.
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16 May 2019

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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15 May 2019

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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08 May 2019

Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs

Australia’s health regulators have reminded health practitioners about their responsibility to support public health programs, including vaccination.
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30 Apr 2019

Landmark decision sees a suspended physiotherapist convicted and receiving largest fine ever

Following criminal charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), in a landmark decision, a Tasmanian court has imposed the largest fine against an individual for offences under the National Law in Australia with the conviction of a suspended physiotherapist, Mr Michael Sylvester Dempsey for holding out.
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24 Apr 2019

Revised accreditation standards approved by the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has approved the Australian entry-level occupational therapy education programs – December 2018, developed by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC).
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15 Apr 2019

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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19 Mar 2019

New resource focuses on titles in health advertising

A new resource to help practitioners understand their legal obligations when using titles in health advertising is now available.
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22 Feb 2019

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Feb 2019

Video introducing the Australian occupational therapy competency standards is available

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has produced and published a new animated video introducing the Australian occupational therapy competency standards.
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15 Feb 2019

Call for applications

There is a vacancy for a practitioner member from Victoria on the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
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14 Feb 2019

Occupational Therapy regulation at work: Protecting the public in 2017/18

A profession-specific annual report summary that looks into the work of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia over the year to 30 June 2018 has now been published.
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02 Jan 2019

New competency standards for occupational therapists are in effect

The new Australian occupational therapy competency standards (the competency standards) have been in effect since 1 January 2019. The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) expects all occupational therapists to understand and apply them in their practice.
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2018

21 Dec 2018

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Dec 2018

Webinar for new occupational therapy graduates on how to register now available

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) would like to thank everyone who joined the recent webinar for new occupational therapy graduates.
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04 Dec 2018

Are you ready? New competency standards for occupational therapists take effect on 1 January!

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) is reminding occupational therapists to be ready and familiarise themselves with the new Australian occupational therapy competency standards (the competency standards) now before they come into effect on 1 January 2019.
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16 Nov 2018

The Board welcomes new community member

Australian Health Ministers recently announced new appointment to the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) and new appointments and reappointments to 13 National Boards.
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15 Nov 2018

About to graduate? Apply for registration online now

Are you in your final year of an approved program of study to become an occupational therapist?
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07 Nov 2018

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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05 Nov 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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29 Oct 2018

National Boards support more public information on register

Changes to the national Register of practitioners will make it easier to access public information about health practitioners across Australia.
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09 Oct 2018

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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11 Sep 2018

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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10 Sep 2018

New results format for OET English language test; registration standards remain unchanged

The Occupational English Test (OET) will be publishing test results in an updated format soon.
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10 Sep 2018

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2018/19

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced the national registration fee for occupational therapists for 2018/19.
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03 Sep 2018

Request for tender: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) invites experienced parties to develop and deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety training by either a sole supplier who can deliver services nationally or a panel of suppliers locally.
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29 Aug 2018

Webinar - Graduate registration as an occupational therapist

Are you graduating soon? We’ll tell you what you need to know about registration.
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17 Aug 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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09 Aug 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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03 Aug 2018

Call for applications for appointment to the List of Approved Persons for panels

Applications are being sought from health practitioners who hold registration with one of the 15 regulated health professions as well as active and engaged consumers or community advisors.
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03 Aug 2018

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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31 Jul 2018

ACT new graduate occupational therapist becomes 21,000th registrant as profession continues to grow

The number of registered occupational therapists in Australia has passed 21,000, signalling that interest in the profession does not appear to be slowing.
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04 Jul 2018

Closing the gap by 2031: A shared commitment

This week, a landmark commitment is being launched to help achieve equity in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other Australians to close the gap by 2031.
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16 May 2018

New tool about testimonials to help advertisers 'get it right'

A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available.
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04 May 2018

Public holiday office closures

Some AHPRA offices will be closed on Monday 7 May 2018 due to public holidays.
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17 Apr 2018

Public consultation on review of accreditation arrangements – assignment of accreditation functions

National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) are consulting on future accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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13 Apr 2018

Consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the draft guideline for informing a National Board about where you practise.
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06 Apr 2018

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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27 Mar 2018

Scheduled review of accreditation assignments

National Boards and AHPRA have started a process to consider accreditation arrangements from mid-2019, when the current term of assignment of accreditation functions ends.
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14 Mar 2018

Consultation paper released

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia has published a consultation paper on the following draft revised registration standards.
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08 Mar 2018

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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05 Mar 2018

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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20 Feb 2018

New competency standards published for Australian occupational therapists

Today the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has published the new Australian occupational therapy competency standards (the competency standards).
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01 Feb 2018

ACT office closure

AHPRA ACT office will be closed on Friday 2 February 2018 due to office relocation.
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24 Jan 2018

Quarterly registration data released

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Jan 2018

Call for applications - national boards

There is a vacancy for a community member from any state or territory arising on the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
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The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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16 Jan 2017

Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published

Individual annual report summaries for each state and territory, offering insights into how the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme is operating across Australia, have now been published.
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16 Jan 2017

Public consultation launch

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has published a consultation paper on proposed revised competency standards for occupational therapists.
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The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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12 Feb 2016

Protecting the public: Local data summaries from a national scheme

Local reports have today been released for each state and territory on Australia’s regulatory scheme for health practitioners, providing a unique insight on local outcomes within a national scheme.
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14 Jan 2016

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Jan 2016

Competency standards being developed for Occupational Therapists

Project update on the development of threshold competency standards for Australian occupational therapists.
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2015

22 Dec 2015

Health practitioner regulation: Learn how you’re protected

A new video and an accompanying infographic explaining the Australia-wide scheme that is in place to protect members of the public were launched today by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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04 Dec 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s list of approved persons for appointment to panels.
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03 Dec 2015

Are you a graduate applying for registration?

Read this important information that explains what you need to know.
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02 Dec 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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01 Dec 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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20 Nov 2015

Occupational therapists reminded to renew registration by 30 November

Occupational therapists have until 30 November to renew their registration to avoid paying a late fee.
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19 Nov 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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18 Nov 2015

National drug screening protocol

There are health practitioners with a history of substance misuse who have restrictions placed on their registration. These restrictions are generally designed to keep the public safe while the practitioner remains in practice.
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16 Nov 2015

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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06 Nov 2015

2014/15 National Scheme annual report launched

The 2014/15 annual report: AHPRA and National Boards has been published.
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06 Nov 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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16 Oct 2015

Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have published the health profession agreement (HPA) for 2015/16.
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09 Oct 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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28 Sep 2015

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration is now open for occupational therapists registered in Australia.
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24 Sep 2015

Watch the webinar: Analysis of risks and trends in notifications about Occupational Therapists in Australia

Watch a presentation on risks and trends in notifications about Occupational Therapists in Australia.
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11 Sep 2015

Update your contact details to receive registration renewal reminders

Are your contact details up to date? Registration renewal reminders will be sent to registrants soon.
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03 Sep 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Sep 2015

Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the Board) has announced that the national registration fee for occupational therapists for 2015/16 has been reduced.
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18 Aug 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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12 Aug 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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12 Aug 2015

Webinar: Analysis of risks and trends in notifications about Occupational Therapists in Australia

Please join us for a free webinar.
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03 Jul 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Jul 2015

Call for applications to the Occupational Therapy Board Threshold Competency Standards Advisory Panel

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the National Board) has agreed to commence a project to develop a new set of threshold competencies for occupational therapy practice.
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01 Jul 2015

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect today

Revised English language and criminal history standards take effect from today.
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30 Jun 2015

End of arrangements allowing some occupational therapy practitioners to become registered

Grandparenting arrangements have now expired that allowed some occupational therapists to become registered as the profession joined the National Scheme1.
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29 Jun 2015

Submit a tender: Develop threshold competency standards for Australian occupational therapists

Extension of closing date - Request for tenders: Develop threshold competency standards for Australian occupational therapists.
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28 May 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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22 May 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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21 May 2015

Revised criminal history registration standard will take effect from 1 July

A revised criminal history registration standard will come in to effect for all registrants from 1 July 2015.
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21 May 2015

Revised English language skills registration standards taking effect from 1 July

Revised English language skills registration standards take effect from 1 July for all registrants.
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07 May 2015

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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05 May 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 May 2015

Call for applications

Call for applications for appointment to the National Board from practitioners in South Australia.
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04 May 2015

Call for views on how we approach regulation

National Boards and AHPRA are seeking feedback through an online survey on the regulatory principles that were launched in July last year.
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01 Apr 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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25 Mar 2015

Security alert - keep your web browser updated

We are making changes to our websites to make sure that your information is kept safe.
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17 Mar 2015

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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10 Mar 2015

Watch the webinar: Career breaks and recency of practice – registration as an occupational therapist

Watch a presentation on Career breaks and recency of practice.
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04 Mar 2015

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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02 Mar 2015

Call for applications to the Occupational Therapy Board advisory list

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (the National Board) invites applications from experienced practising occupational therapists interested in being included on the National Board’s list of advisors.
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18 Feb 2015

Adelaide office closed for relocation

The Adelaide office will be closed for relocation from Thursday 19 February 2015 and will re-open on Monday 23 February 2015 at 12.00pm.
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16 Feb 2015

AHPRA strengthens national drug screening

AHPRA and National Boards to introduce hair testing for all practitioners with substance related impairment.
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16 Feb 2015

End of arrangements allowing some occupational therapy practitioners to become registered

From 1 July 2015, arrangements that allowed some occupational therapists to become registered as the profession joined the National Scheme1 will expire.
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04 Feb 2015

New approach to international criminal history checks launches today

A new procedure for checking international criminal history that provides greater public protection takes effect today.
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2014

23 Dec 2014

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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04 Dec 2014

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases a report of its work

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia has published a report of its work in regulating the occupational therapy profession in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme during 2013/14.
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04 Dec 2014

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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02 Dec 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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21 Nov 2014

National Board reminds occupational therapists to renew registration by 30 November

Occupational therapists have less than two weeks to renew their registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia to avoid paying a late fee.
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13 Nov 2014

New approach to International criminal history checks

From early 2015, National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will implement a new procedure for checking international criminal history.
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10 Nov 2014

Communique from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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07 Nov 2014

2013/14 National Scheme Annual Report published

AHPRA and the National Boards have released their 2013/14 Annual Report on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.
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28 Oct 2014

Newsletter from the National Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest newsletter.
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22 Oct 2014

National Board recognises special week for occupational therapists

Board Chair highlights the important contribution of occupational therapists to the community.
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17 Oct 2014

Call for applications

Applications are now sought for appointments to upcoming vacancies for chairs (from practitioner members), practitioner members and community members.
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13 Oct 2014

Final-year students urged to apply for registration online now

Final-year students who will soon complete an approved program of study can go online now to apply for registration before they graduate.
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03 Oct 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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23 Sep 2014

Online renewal of registration is now open

Online renewal of registration to practise in Australia is now open for 16,000 occupational therapists.
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11 Sep 2014

Media release

The Board and AHPRA publish the Health Profession Agreement for 2014/2015.
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27 Aug 2014

Media release

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia has announced the registration fee for occupational therapists for 2014/15.
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14 Aug 2014

We have new homepages!

Today we have launched new homepage designs across all our websites.
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11 Aug 2014

Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) now available online

Registered health practitioners using the AHPRA portal can now request a Certificate of Registration Status (CoRS) online.
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05 Aug 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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31 Jul 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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24 Jul 2014

Media release

The National Boards are calling for feedback on guidelines on the regulatory management of health practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases.
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14 Jul 2014

Media release

On 1 July 2014 all Boards and AHPRA launched refreshed regulatory principles for regulating in the public interest. It also marked our 4th birthday and new arrangements in Qld.
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24 Jun 2014

Board appointments

Health ministers announced the new and reappointed Chair and Board members of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia last week.
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20 Jun 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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20 May 2014

Media release

Updated Advertising guidelines published today by National Boards.
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02 May 2014

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data

The National Board has released its quarterly registration data.
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14 Apr 2014

Call for applications - Registration and Notifications Committee

Call for applications for health practitioners to join the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia Registration and Notifications Committee.
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11 Apr 2014

Breakfast forum invitation - Victoria

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia invites occupational therapists in Victoria to a free breakfast forum.
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17 Mar 2014

Revised guidelines, code and policy effective today

Revised guidelines and code of conduct, and a new social media policy, come into effect for all occupational therapists today.
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13 Mar 2014

Unplanned office closure alert

The AHPRA Northern Territory office has reopened
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12 Mar 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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06 Mar 2014

Breakfast forum invitation - New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia invites occupational therapists in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory to a free breakfast forum.
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14 Feb 2014

Media release

The National Boards have published revised guidelines and codes of conduct, and a new social media policy, which come into effect from mid-March.
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08 Jan 2014

Communiqué from the Board

The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia releases its latest communique.
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Applications are open for the National Scheme Community Reference Group.
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Approved registration standards for the four new 2012 professions were released today.
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The Occupational Therapy Board of Australia launches its new website.
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