Member Forum: Mental Health
This recorded Member Forum explored key developments in the mental health sector and its impact on OT practice. The Forum covered topics such as the Mental Health Capability Framework, government advocacy, and opportunities for OTs to sustain and develop their practice in mental health.
Program Overview
With the ever-changing landscape in the health and disability sector, OTA was pleased to host this Member Forum to support you to make sense of the mental health sector for occupational therapists. This event is essential for all OTs delivering services under Mental Health. We covered key factors that directly impact your practice.
Watch his webinar to stay informed about the latest developments in mental health and discover opportunities to develop your practice.
Key Topics Included:
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Understanding the Mental Health Capability Framework, Mental Health Endorsement and Mental Health Foundations Modules as they relate to OTA Mental Health Strategy and OTA Workforce Development Plan
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Understanding key opportunities developed from the OTA Workforce Deevlopment Plan for mental health OTs to support and sustain their practice.
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Exploring how the OTA Mental Health Strategy and key opportunities focus our advocacy to government and stakeholder engagement
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The future: what we have learned including the role mental health OT’s offer to government schemes sustainability.
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Mental Health & Well-Being Check In – What supports exist for me?
THIS SESSION IS SUITABLE FOR
All members
WORKSHOP DETAILS
DATE
This webinar was recorded on the 1st May 2025
CPD HOURS
Total CPD claimable workshop hour: 1 hoour
A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of the full course. Please allow up to 48 hours for the certificate to appear in your CPD tracker.
ACCESS
The recording and resources will be available in your OTA Account for 12 weeks from the date of registration.
REGISTRATION FEES
This is a free member event for Occupational Therapy Australia members only.
Members must be logged in with username and password to register.
DISCLAIMER
All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions and changes.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS (T&C)
T&C's are available here
CONTACT US
Please direct all enquiries to info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878
Presented By
Catherine Daly
Mental Health Professional Practice Advisor, OTA
Catherine Daly is the Mental Health Professional Practice Advisor at OTA with many years of experience as an Occupational Therapist. She has worked extensively with infants, children and families requiring specialist assessment and intervention for psychosocial, mental health and developmental difficulties. Catherine's experience in public mental health and non-government organisations includes community, hospital-based, consultation liaison, and acute settings as an infant mental health therapist, occupational therapist, case manager, and in senior leadership roles.