Published: Tuesday 10 March 2026
OTA continues to raise concerns about the potential impact of the proposed New Framework Planning rules on the occupational therapy profession and OT services. We have submitted formal feedback to Government calling for: the release of the Exposure Draft, inclusion of occupational therapists as NDIA Assessors, no cuts or reductions in therapy supports, a slower rollout with real co-design, and representation on a Government Reference Group on the NDIS Rules.
You can view and download our submission below.
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