Occupational Therapy Board of Australia - Media Releases
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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

 

 
 
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