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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.
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Ahpra and National Boards welcome policy directions
Published 22 January 2020.
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2019
New social media guide
Published 11 November 2019.
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Improved health outcomes and cultural responsiveness the focus of occupational therapy partnership
Published 28 May 2019.
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Practitioners’ responsibility to support public health programs
Published 8 May 2019.
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.
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.
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.
2017
Annual report reveals that occupational therapy was the fastest-growing profession in 2016/17
Published 15 November 2017.
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.
Local insights, National Scheme: State and territory summaries published
Published 16 January 2017.
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(129 KB,PDF)
2016
Cost effectiveness was a top priority for the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia in 2015/16
Published 10 November 2016.
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PDF
(116 KB,PDF)
Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
Published 27 October 2016.
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PDF
(104 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia fees set for 2016/17
Published 1 September 2016.
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PDF
(107 KB,PDF)
2015
National drug screening protocol
Published 18 November 2015.
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PDF
(51.7 KB,PDF)
2014-15 National Scheme annual report launched
Published 6 November 2015.
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PDF
(209 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fee for 2015/16
Published 2 September 2015.
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PDF
(111 KB,PDF)
2014
National Board recognises special week for occupational therapists
Published 22 October 2014.
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PDF
(145 KB,PDF)
Board and AHPRA publish health profession agreement
Published 11 September 2014.
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PDF
(101 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia sets fees for 2014/15
Published 27 August 2014.
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. Download
PDF
(99.4 KB,PDF)
National Boards consult on practitioners with blood borne infectious diseases
Published 24 July 2014.
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PDF
(189 KB,PDF)
Regulatory principles endorsed for National Scheme
Published 14 June 2014.
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(130 KB,PDF)
Advertising guidelines have been updated to make them clearer
Published 20 May 2014.
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(160 KB,PDF)
Revised guidelines, code and policy released today, effective from March 2014
Published 14 February 2014.
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(186 KB,PDF)
2013
Occupational therapists reminded to renew registration on time
Published 20 November 2013.
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PDF
(127 KB,PDF)
2012-13 National Scheme Annual Report published
Published 1 November 2013.
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(159 KB,PDF)
Final-year students urged to apply for registration now
Published 7 October 2013.
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(82.6 KB,PDF)
Occupational Therapy Board of Australia lowers fees effective from 1 August 2013
Published 29 July 2013.
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. Download
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(98.4 KB,PDF)
Applications open for Community Reference Group
Published 10 January 2013.
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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)
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