Resources

Assistive Technology in Support at Home

In this webinar, Occupational Therapy Australia explores the implementation of the new Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Pathway under Support at Home. This webinar examines key policy and operational changes, emerging implementation issues, and what the first eight months have revealed for occupational therapists, older people, and service providers.

OTA Submission: IHACPA for the pricing framework for support at home Aged Care services

OTA recommend pricing for Support at Home should align to evidence-based business overheads that Occupational Therapists must factor into their operating budgets.

Member Update: Aged care reform implementation (March 2026)

Watch the recorded updates on the implementation of aged care sector reforms that commenced on 1 November 2025.

OTA Submission: Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee review of the Aged Care Rules

OTA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this review and to bring to the Committee’s attention a number of concerning aspects of funding arrangements under the new Support at Home program.

OTA Submission: Senate inquiry into transition of CHSP to Support at Home

OTA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to Senate Inquiry into the transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to the Support at Home Program (the Inquiry) and to highlight several significant concerns relating to the new Support at Home program.

Practice Resource: Occupational Therapy and the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

This resource helps occupational therapists (OTs) and key stakeholders understand the specific ways the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards relate to occupational therapy scope of practice.

Department of Health Disability and Ageing - Support at Home for Allied Health professionals

This is a presentation from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to AHPA members including OTA on the key changes under the Support at Home Program relating to allied health professionals.

FAQ: Working with Older People (Aged Care)

Frequently asked questions about My Aged Care (MAC) can be found here.