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. 

2019

• 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.

2018

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

2017

• 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)

2016

• 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)

2015

• 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)

2014

• 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)

2013

• 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.

2012

• 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)