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Preparing for COVID in the WA community
The Department of Health WA have provided some advice on how to help prepare and stay safe within the community. Tips include Support person Home essentials Over-the-counter treatments for COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms - what to expect...
COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions
If you can't get any of the approved COVID-19 vaccines for medical reasons, this will be recorded on your immunisation history statement and COVID-19 digital certificate. Read moreContact Info 4A 266 Hay Street,...
Permanent Extension of Occupational Therapy Telehealth Benefits
A message from HBF Temporary benefits for telehealth services introduced by HBF were due to end on 31 December 2021. We are pleased to advise that HBF have permanently extended benefits towards certain telehealth treatment for...
NDIS – Temporary Price Limit Increases (PPE)
The NDIA is changing the way we support providers with the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE). We are introducing a temporary increase in some NDIS price limits from between 1 January and 30 June 2022 to factor in support...
Primary Health & Support Workers Mandatory Vaccination FAQs
Primary Health Care Worker (Restrictions on Access) DirectionsPrimary health care facility includes an allied health professional operated clinic but does not include premises at which a sole primary health care worker is providing a...
COVID-19 vaccination eKits
A message from Australian Government - Services Australia As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, more Australians need to get proof of their vaccination status. Services Australia have launched a new COVID-19 vaccinations...
OT Professionals are needed to support organisations overseas
The Australian Volunteers Program, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) operates in 26 countries and recruits thousands of Australians with a broad range of skills and experience every year. The program is...
Medicare Online & Eclipse – Software Changes
A message from Australian Government Services Australia From 13 March 2022, you’ll need web services compatible software and a PRODA organisation account to access Medicare Online and ECLIPSE. Read more If you need more information or...
Providing NDIS services
Just like regular businesses providing goods and services to consumers, businesses who provide goods and services to consumers with a disability have obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and the National Disability...
New-Look Public Register
Message from OT Board of Australia A new-look public register with enhanced search capabilities has been launched - read more To help users navigate the new-look register, the Board developed a ‘how to search’ video which is...