About The Board

The Occupational Therapists' Registration Board is a statutory authority responsible for the administration of the Occupational Therapists Act 2005. 
Click here for the Act
Click here for the Regulations

The Occupational Therapists Act is an Act of parliament proclaimed in 2007 for the primary purpose of protecting the public of Western Australia, and falls under the portfolio of the Minister of Health.

The primary functions of the Board are:

• Registration of occupational therapists.
  
• Investigation of complaints received from members of the public against registered occupational therapists.
  
• Investigation of complaints received concerning non-registered persons practising occupational therapy.
  
• Regulation of advertising by occupational therapists, including use of qualifications, titles and practice names.

The Act provides the Board with the power to warn, fine and de-register occupational therapists. The Board may also prosecute members of the public who may be in breach of the provisions of the Act and Regulations. Where matters relate to criminal activity or affect other registration boards, the Board may refer those matters to the respective authority. The Board is required to inform the Office of Health Review of all complaints received against registered occupational therapists.
Click here to view the Office of Health Review website