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Kruk Update and AHPRA Vexatious Complaints Review

Read the latest updates on the registration process for overseas-trained health professionals and the release of AHPRA’s Framework for Identifying and Managing Vexatious Notifications.

National Allied Health Workforce Strategy

The Federal Government has released a draft of the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy for public consultation, with feedback open until March 3, 2025. The strategy focuses on five key priorities, including workforce recognition, data improvement, sustainability, and support for Indigenous and rural allied health professionals.

New Victorian Chief Allied Health Officer

Rachel Elliott has been appointed as the new Victorian Chief Allied Health Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience as an occupational therapist. She will lead reforms and advancements in allied health services across Victoria. OTA has congratulated Ms. Elliott on her appointment and looks forward to collaborating with her to support and advocate for occupational therapists.

NDIS Announcement: The National Disability Insurance Agency has announced new work to design and develop NDIS assessment tools

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) announced that it has commenced work to design and test a new way of gathering information about the support people with disability need and to set their NDIS budgets.