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NDIS Early Childhood Provider Report Form
NDIS have a new Early Childhood provider report form available to help providers to write reports for NIDS about the progress of participants aged under 7 years. This form is highly recommended and should be completed by all providers...
COVID-19 updates for November registration renewal – AHPRA
Health practitioners across 13 professions are due to renew their registration with their National Board by 30 November 2020. Look out for a reminder to renew from AHPRA as confirmation that online renewal is open. You will get email...
Feedback Required – Support Coordination Discussion Paper closes 13/9
The NDIA is reviewing the current support coordination service model and has released a Support Coordination Discussion Paper for your feedback. The role of support coordination remains an essential part of participants’ support...
Additional 10 MBS Mental Health Sessions during COVID-19
From 7th August until 31st March 2021 New temporary item groups have been added to the MBS for mental health treatment items for eligible people. 18 new face-to-face, telehealth and phone items for focused psychological strategy...
Free Health Professional Support Network – Dr Margaret Potter
Free Health Professional Support Network - Dr Margaret PotterDr Margaret Potter (FHERDSA, APAM) has established a free health professional support network. Please read below for more information. Health professionals operate in a Volatile,...
Government Appoints New Commonwealth Chief Allied Health Officer
The appointment of Australia’s new Chief Allied Health Officer, Dr Anne-marie Boxall, will help support the Australian Government’s Primary Health Care 10-Year Plan, health workforce reforms and the $550 million Stronger Rural Health...
AHPRA – Webinars
Graduating soon? The Board will be holding a webinar for new graduate occupational therapists to help you understand your obligations in becoming a registered occupational therapist. The webinar is planned for Monday 28th September, 2pm...
Various Scams
Below are some examples of scams currently circulating. General tips regarding scams: never enter your username / password via a link in an email if you aren't expecting it. If you get an email asking you to login, instead go directly...
MBS Book Category 8 effective 1st July 2020
There were 8 items incorrectly indexed on 1st July 2020 (91792, 91797, 91803, 91804, 91812, 91813, 91814) Updated MBS Book has since been updated to reflect these changes effective 21st July 2020 Medicare Benefits Schedule Book - 21st...
NDIA Participant Consent Forms
NDIA requires consent from participants before they can release any information to providers or third parties. Updated consent forms separating different kinds of consent, are now available. Consent for the NDIA to Share Your...