Changes to allied health referrals under the Medicare CDM program

23 June 2025

Changes to allied health referrals under the Medicare CDM program

From 1 July 2025, there will be changes to the Medicare Chronic Disease Management Program that affect how allied health providers receive referrals

FAQ: Setting Up a Professional Practice

22 May 2025

FAQ: Setting Up a Professional Practice

Frequently asked questions about setting up a professional practice.

Mental Health Occupational Therapy Resource Kit

22 April 2025

Mental Health Occupational Therapy Resource Kit

The OTA Mental Health OT Resource Kit can be used by OTA members to advocate, raise awareness and support understanding of mental health OT. We encourage members to use this resource in their organisations to shape the narrative of mental health occupational therapy.

Mental Health Endorsement Application Guide

27 February 2025

Mental Health Endorsement Application Guide

Download the Mental Health Endorsement Application Guide here.

Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary

27 February 2025

Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary

Download the Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary form here.

Mental Health Endorsement Audit Guidelines

26 February 2025

Mental Health Endorsement Audit Guidelines

As an endorsed mental health occupational therapist, you are required to undertake activities to develop and maintain your mental health expertise in order to maintain your endorsement. OTA is required to ensure that all endorsed practitioners adhere to these requirements through regular audits.

New Resource: Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with People with Pain

25 February 2025

New Resource: Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with People with Pain

OTA's new capability framework outlines the skills and knowledge occupational therapists can build to better understand the physical, psychological, environmental anad societal factors that influence a person’s experience of pain.

Mental Health Medicare Mental Health Centres Grant Opportunity

10 February 2025

Mental Health Medicare Mental Health Centres Grant Opportunity

A grant opportunity for the delivery of Mental Health Medicare Mental Health Centres centralised tele psychology and tele-psychiatry service was released on 23rd December with the closing date for applications on 31 January.

WorkPlacePLUS Resources

20 January 2025

WorkPlacePLUS Resources

WorkPlacePLUS is OTA’s workplace relations partner and preferred human resources and industrial relations (HR/IR) provider.

VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Consumers

16 January 2025

VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Consumers

A comprehensive guide for consumers has been developed by the Department of Transport with input from topic experts and other stakeholders.

VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Occupational Therapists

16 January 2025

VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to collaborate with Road Safety Victoria (Department of Transport) and other community, health, disability and industry stakeholders to bring these valuable resources to our members. The resources aim to equip OTs to deliver consistent evidence-based care for users of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs, and to engage with other health professionals and agencies to optimise outcomes for clients and their families. Each year, over 1,000 Australians are admitted to hospital due to incidents involving mobility scooters. Road safety issues are critical to consider in assessment, training and monitoring for both the user and other community members.

Medicare Overview for Occupational Therapists

3 January 2025

Medicare Overview for Occupational Therapists

This document is intended to support practitioners to understand the Medicare programs available to occupational therapists, their eligibility requirements including endorsement, any treatment guidelines associated with each, and where to find additional information.

WorkPlacePLUS Webinars

21 November 2024

WorkPlacePLUS Webinars

OTA is pleased to present exclusive member-only webinars with WorkPlacePLUS, our workplace relations partner.

Resources

10 August 2024

Resources