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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
Preparing for Practice Program

A practical 10-session online program designed for internationally qualified occupational therapists to build foundational knowledge and confidence as they prepare for occupational therapy practice in Australia.

About Preparing for Practice Program

Topics Covered

  • The Australian healthcare system

  • Occupational therapy practice frameworks & legislation

  • Professional responsibilities and workplace expectations

  • Funding systems, including NDIS and aged care

  • Clinical reasoning, documentation, and communication in Australian OT settings

  • Preparation for supervised orientation and transition into the Australian workforce

Program Purpose

  • Understand key knowledge areas identified in the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia’s Orientation to the Australian Healthcare System requirements

  • Feel more prepared to engage in the required supervised orientation process

  • Build confidence in understanding Australian OT practice contexts

  • Support a smoother transition into occupational therapy work in Australia

Thank you for your interest in Preparing for Practice.

Please complete the form below to register your interest in our pilot program. Select your preferred session time(s), and we’ll be in touch shortly to confirm your booking and share the next steps.

Your details

Your Migration Status and Work Options

What is your migration status
Have you already secured a job in Australia?
Have you completed your Portfolio Non-Approved Qualification Assessment?

Program Schedule

The Preparing for Practice Program will commence in July and will run weekly every Tuesday.


Select a suitable time for you.

Please select your preferred time to attend in Australian Eastern Standard Timezone.

Consent & Communication Preferences

The information you provide will be collected and used for the purpose of setting up and communicating with you about the Preparing for Practice program.


Your personal information will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws. It will only be accessed by authorised personnel and will not be shared with third parties without your consent, unless required by law.


Please note: Participation in this program does not guarantee AHPRA registration, employment, or specific outcomes.

Required Program Communication

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Book a Free Consultation:

Registration & Job Placement Support

If you’d like to learn more about AHPRA registration pathways or explore occupational therapy job opportunities in Australia, you’re welcome to book a free consultation with our team.​ 
 

We’ll help answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.

Important information

Internationally qualified occupational therapists are still required to complete the Orientation to the Australian Healthcare System Checklist through one-to-one supervision with an eligible supervising occupational therapist who has held AHPRA registration for at least three years. The completed checklist must then be submitted to the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia in accordance with the Board’s requirements.

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Completion of the Preparing for Practice Program does not by itself fulfil the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA) orientation requirements that must be completed within three months of commencing practice. However, the program provides a strong foundation of knowledge and skills to help participants meet these requirements

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