3. Could we have a joint global OT cultural plan?
Our Purpose
To protect the health and safety of members of the public (HPCAA)
Our Vision
To lead national and international best practice in the regulation of occupational therapy competence based on New Zealand’s unique bicultural identity.
Our Mission
To ensure members of the New Zealand public experience safe and competent occupational therapy practice.
Our Values
• Fairness and natural justice
• Cultural responsiveness
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Transparency
• Responsibility
• Integrity
Could we have a joint global OT cultural plan?

4. Occupational therapists holding current practising certificates
2018 – circa 2,650
Maori practitioners
2015/16 = 93
2016/17 = 98
Notification information as at March
Competence issues 2
Conduct issues 2
Convictions (fitness) 5
Complaints (HDC) 2
Health 10
Professional Conduct Committee 1
Can we work together and identify how OT’s get into trouble?

5. Founder of occupational therapy in New Zealand Margaret Inman arrived in New Zealand in 1940 and established the first training school.
Oakley hospital 1963
Margaret Inman 1946