Occupational Therapists

🧩 What Do Occupational Therapists Do?

Occupational Therapists (OTs) support people to participate in the everyday activities that matter most to them. This includes self‑care tasks (like dressing, showering, and preparing meals), productive activities (such as learning, working, volunteering, or caring for others), and leisure or social activities (like hobbies, community involvement, and friendships).

OTs play a particularly important role in supporting people with disability to find practical, meaningful ways to take part in these activities. This may involve adapting tasks, modifying environments, or introducing strategies and tools that make participation easier and more successful.

🎓 Qualifications & Professional Standards

To use the title Occupational Therapist, clinicians must complete a four‑year accredited university degree. At Stepping Stones, all OTs are also:

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), ensuring they follow strict ethical standards and engage in ongoing professional learning

• Approved to provide services under Medicare and Private Health requirements

• Cleared through Criminal History Screening and Working With Children Checks

These standards ensure families receive safe, high‑quality, and accountable care.

For more information about the OT profession, visit the Allied Health Professions Australia website: https://ahpa.com.au/allied-health-professions/occupational-therapy/