Member Forum: Aged Care Reforms
OTA’s Member Forum on Aged Care was presented on Monday 26th May 2025 and provided important updates on the latest policy developments.
Program Overview
RECORDED WEBINAR SUMMARY
OTA’s Member Forum on Aged Care Reforms was presented on Monday 26th May 2025 and provided important updates on the latest policy developments.
The new Aged Care Act comes into effect on 1 July 2025. The associated reform of aged care is extensive and will impact all areas of aged care service provision. Alongside the release of new aged care rules and guidance materials, a new Regulatory model is being introduced, as well as new pricing guides and caps. This raises a lot of concerns and questions about the provision of occupational therapy services in aged care settings.
At this Member Forum, OTA provided an update on what changes are being introduced, what this means for OTs working in aged care settings and OTA’s advocacy activities to ensure the profession is represented and the roles of OTs secured during the implementation of the aged care reforms.
This session is suitable for:
OTA members and occupational therapists working in Aged Care settings
CPD HOURS
Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 1.5 hours
Please allow 48 hours for your CPD Certificate to be loaded in your CPD Tracker after course completion.
All registrants will be provided with access to an online account via an email sent out upon registration.
ACCESS
Participants will be able to access the course materials online in their OTA account for the event and for a further 12 weeks after the event.
REGISTRATION FEES
This is a free member event for Occupational Therapy Australia members only.
Members must be logged in with username and password to register.
DISCLAIMER
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CONTACT US
Please direct all enquiries to info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878
Presented By
Debra Parnell
Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor, OTA
Debra leads OTA’s advocacy on aged care issues and is an experienced policy, advocacy and government relations advisor with more than 20 years' experience across the government and not-for profit sector in ageing and aged care, disability and health
Christina Wyatt
OT Practice Advisor, OTA
Christina has over 20 years of occupational therapy clinical experience in Australia and the UK, specialising in adult rehabilitation, disability, and aged care. Christina currently works as Professional Practice Advisor at OTA with a dedicated focus on aged care. She actively engages with government and stakeholders, advocating for enhanced occupational therapy involvement in aged care. Supporting her professional peers in the sector, Christina provides valuable clinical and professional advice as part of the Professional Practice team within Occupational Therapy Australia.