Published: Friday 25 November 2022
OTA’s Mental Health Strategy was launched on 25 November 2022 at the Mental Health Forum, and will see OTA deliver a range of actions over two stages, focused on these key areas:
- Workforce - Improved training to support the mental health OT workforce, and sustainable career pathways for occupational therapists working in this sector to support development and avoid burn-out.
- Awareness – Building awareness of occupational therapist mental health capability across health services, funding bodies, and consumers
- Advocacy – Engaging with government and sector stakeholders to advocate on the value of mental health occupational therapy services
Access the OTA Mental Health Strategy here or download below.
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