Media Releases

The following media statements have been issued by the Board:

2020

Changes to mandatory notifications requirements in effect from 1 March
Published 02 March 2020. Read the media release.
Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions
Published 22 January 2020. Read the media release.

New social media guide
Published 11 November 2019. Read the media release.
Improved health outcomes and cultural responsiveness the focus of occupational therapy partnership
Published 28 May 2019. Read the media release.
Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs
Published 8 May 2019. Read the media release.
Landmark decision sees a suspended physiotherapist convicted and receiving largest fine ever
Published 30 April 2019. Read the media release.

National Boards support more public information on register
Published 29 October 2018. Read the media release.

Annual report reveals that occupational therapy was the fastest-growing profession in 2016/17
Published 15 November 2017. Read media release.
Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published
Published 16 January 2017. Read media release. Download PDF (129 KB,PDF)

Cost effectiveness was a top priority for the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia in 2015/16
Published 10 November 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (116 KB,PDF)
Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
Published 27 October 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (104 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17
Published 1 September 2016. Read media release. Download PDF (107 KB,PDF)

National drug screening protocol
Published 18 November 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (51.7 KB,PDF)
2014-15 National Scheme annual report launched
Published 6 November 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (209 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16
Published 2 September 2015. Read media release. Download PDF (111 KB,PDF)

National Board recognises special week for occupational therapists
Published 22 October 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (145 KB,PDF)
Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
Published 11 September 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (101 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fees for 2014/15
Published 27 August 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (99.4 KB,PDF)
National Boards consult on practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases
Published 24 July 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (189 KB,PDF)
Regulatory principles endorsed for National Scheme
Published 14 June 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (130 KB,PDF)
Advertising guidelines have been updated to make them clearer
Published 20 May 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (160 KB,PDF)
Revised guidelines, code and policy released today, effective from March 2014
Published 14 February 2014. Read media release. Download PDF (186 KB,PDF)

Occupational therapists reminded to renew registration on time
Published 20 November 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (127 KB,PDF)
2012-13 National Scheme Annual Report published
Published 1 November 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (159 KB,PDF)
Final-year students urged to apply for registration now
Published 7 October 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (82.6 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia lowers fees effective from 1 August 2013
Published 29 July 2013. Read media release. Download PDF (98.4 KB,PDF)
Applications open for Community Reference Group
Published 10 January 2013. Read media release.

Time running out for occupational therapists to renew registration by 30 November - 20 November 2012 (84.2 KB,PDF)
Call for Expressions of Interest - List of Approved Persons for panel appointments (53.0 KB,PDF)
Final year occupational therapy students can apply for registration now - 5 October 2012 (79.5 KB,PDF)
Occupational therapists reminded to renew registration by 30 November - 5 October 2012 (80.2 KB,PDF), Word version (141 KB,DOC)
Board and AHPRA publish Health Profession Agreement - 17 September 2012 (192 KB,PDF)
The National Boards will consult publicly on social media policy in coming months - 7 September 2012 (76.3 KB,PDF)
Four more health professions now regulated nationally - 1 July 2012 (84.0 KB,PDF)
National Boards consult on international criminal history checks - 25 June 2012 (90.7 KB,PDF)
Four more health professions regulated nationally from 1 July 2012 - 30 March 2012 (113 KB,PDF)
Registration applications now open for Occupational Therapists - 21 February 2012 (80.3 KB,PDF)
National regulation begins July 2012 for Occupational Therapists - 16 January 2012 (74.7 KB,PDF)