A new initiative designed to recruit 4 pairs of professionals and patients is expected to pave the way for a better health care system in…
Read More Practitioner-patient pairs to conspire for the future of health care>
The Boards of three of the major health care professions; occupational therapy, pharmacy and psychology; have recently launched their new competency standards, assessment guidelines, and…
In a continued campaign to raise awareness on the benefits of being physically active, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) launched its new advocacy platform…
Read More Is it about time we had an active nation? ESSA thinks so and is asking for your support!>
Occupational Therapy Australia is calling for submissions from member occupational therapists in response to the Joint Standing Committee’s announcement on the National Disability Insurance Scheme…
Read More OTA invites submissions for NDIS market readiness inquiry>
2017 literally started off with a bang. And ash. Funnily enough it was the ash that made the experience what it was…… I went to…
Read More 2017 – My year in review – by Amanda Griffiths, founder My Health Career>
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have welcomed the passing of two legislative reforms by the Queensland Parliament and the Parliament…
Three days after the celebration of the World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released the report…
Read More Almost 10% of the Australian population receiving Medicare-subsidized mental health care>
beyondblue has acted on evidence suggesting that health professionals are at a greater risk of experiencing depression, anxiety and suicide, to produce a guide for…
October is Mental Health Month and it is important for all health professionals to focus on their own mental health to ensure they are in…
Read More The health and well-being of Australian health professionals – by Kay Dunkely>
There are around 20 universities which offer an occupational therapy qualification Australia, and the ATAR or OP required depends on the pathway you take to…
Read More ATAR or OP for occupational therapy courses in Australia 2017>
The two most common questions that Occupational Therapists get asked is firstly “What is that?” and “how is that different from physiotherapy?” Both Physiotherapy and…
Through the work of the Disability Action Group, AMES Australia have initiated establishment of Refugee Disability Network (RDN) with Occupational Therapy Australia, Speech Pathology Australia…
Individuals and organisations are invited to send their submissions to the Senate inquiry on affordability of private health insurance and out of pocket medical costs…
Read More Submissions invited for Senate inquiry of private health insurance>
Registered health practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations. The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner…
Read More Reminder to check, correct & comply with professional and legal advertising obligations>
The 2017-18 Federal Budget was handed down on 9 May 2017 by the Turnbull Government. The budget received mixed responses from various health associations and…
So, there’s this talk that I feel extremely passionate about that I give to the new graduate optometrists who enter the workforce in NSW/ACT each…
Read More How to be a Happy Health Practitioner – by optometrist Carina Trinh>
Due to my own developing interest in mindfulness in my own practice as an optometrist, and for the wider community of health practitioners, I thought…
If you are an occupational therapist and care about entry-level occupational therapy education, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WOFT) invites you to volunteer on…
Read More Opportunity to join WOFT international reviewer team>
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. Nola Ries, University of Newcastle and Taro Sugihara, Okayama University Many countries around…
Read More Robot revolution: why technology for older people must be designed with care and respect>
According to a news item published by Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA), most mental health occupational therapists found that they are being overlooked when clients need…
Read More Mental health OTs overlooked in mental health management>
