{"id":6111,"date":"2025-09-18T05:49:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T05:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crm.auspath.agency\/?p=6111"},"modified":"2026-05-11T09:19:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T09:19:59","slug":"occupationaltherapists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crm.auspath.agency\/excelsior\/occupationaltherapists\/","title":{"rendered":"New Streamlined Pathway for Overseas Occupational Therapists to Work in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6111\" class=\"elementor elementor-6111\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-76aab4a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"76aab4a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7dc3a2cf\" data-id=\"7dc3a2cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-333962e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"333962e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:861997bb-39e1-40dc-a3be-903e539e11bb-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-20\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7996d195-382f-4ca9-844a-11479f1c41a2\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h1 data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"289\">\u2728 Don\u2019t Miss Out: New Streamlined Pathway for Overseas OTs in Australia<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"492\">If you\u2019re an <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"352\">overseas-trained Occupational Therapist (OT)<\/strong> and you\u2019ve been dreaming of living and working in Australia, big changes are coming that could make your journey easier than ever before.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"783\">From <strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"518\">27 October 2025<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"574\">Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA)<\/strong> is launching <strong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"622\">three new streamlined pathways<\/strong> for internationally qualified OTs. These pathways will speed up the registration process, reduce red tape, and help you start your career in Australia faster.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"874\">This is the perfect time to prepare so you don\u2019t miss out on this exciting opportunity.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"879\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"923\">\ud83d\udcb0 How Much Do OTs Earn in Australia?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"988\">Before we dive into the process, let\u2019s talk about the reward:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1519\">\n<li data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1154\">\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1154\"><strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\">Average OT salary<\/strong>: AUD $90,000 \u2013 $105,000 per year (<a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/career-advice\/role\/occupational-therapist\/salary?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1151\">Seek<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1340\"><strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1174\">New graduates<\/strong>: AUD $72,000 \u2013 $84,000 per year (<a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/au.gradconnection.com\/career-advice\/role\/graduate-occupational-therapist\/salary\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1337\">GradConnection<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1519\">\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1519\"><strong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1362\">Experienced OTs<\/strong>: Can earn over AUD $110,000, especially in rural\/remote areas (<a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/occupational-therapist-jobs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1516\">Seek OT Jobs<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1638\">Combine a fulfilling career with great pay and a high quality of life in Australia\u2014it\u2019s a career move worth making.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1704\">\ud83d\ude80 The New Streamlined Pathways (From 27 October 2025)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1731\">Here\u2019s what\u2019s changing:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1778\">1. <strong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1776\">Qualification Assessment Pathway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<li data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1835\">\n<p data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1835\">Apply <strong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1808\">directly to Ahpra<\/strong> (no longer through OTC).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1962\">\n<p data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1962\">If your qualification is considered <strong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1902\">substantially equivalent<\/strong> \u2192 you can apply for <strong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1959\">general registration immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2097\">\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2097\">If your qualification is only \u201crelevant\u201d \u2192 you will need to complete a <strong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2074\">Practical Assessment of Competence<\/strong> before registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2144\">2. <strong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2142\">Recognised Qualification Pathway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2348\">\n<li data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2259\">\n<p data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2259\">The Board will publish a <strong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2223\">list of recognised international qualifications<\/strong> (with approved graduation dates).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2348\">\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2348\">If your degree is on that list, you can apply straight for <strong data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2345\">general registration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2391\">3. <strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2389\">Comparable Regulator Pathway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2609\">\n<li data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2488\">\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2488\">The Board will publish a list of <strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2452\">comparable regulators<\/strong> (international licensing bodies).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2609\">\n<p data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2609\">If your qualification is recognised by one of these regulators, you can apply directly for <strong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2606\">general registration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2629\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2626\">Timeline<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<li data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2748\">\n<p data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2748\">September 2025 \u2192 The Board will publish full details, including lists of recognised qualifications and regulators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2806\">\n<p data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2806\">27 October 2025 \u2192 The new pathways officially launch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2830\">\ud83d\udd17 Official sources:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"3432\">\n<li data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2995\">\n<p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2995\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.occupationaltherapyboard.gov.au\/Registration\/Overseas-qualified-practitioners.aspx\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2993\">OTBA \u2013 Overseas Qualified Practitioners<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3215\">\n<p data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3215\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.otcouncil.com.au\/communique-from-otba-new-pathways-to-registration-and-international-qualification-assessments-from-late-2025-may-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3213\">OTC Communique on New Pathways (May 2025)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3432\">\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3432\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.otcouncil.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/Changes-to-international-qualification-assessment-communication-from-OTBA.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3430\">OTC PDF on Changes to International Qualification Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3437\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3501\">\ud83d\uded1 What If You Don\u2019t Qualify for the Streamlined Pathway?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3684\">Not everyone will be eligible for the streamlined routes. If your qualification isn\u2019t recognised or you fall outside the criteria, you\u2019ll still follow the <strong data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3681\">current OTC process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3689\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3771\"><strong data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3769\">Path 1: Current OTC Assessment &amp; Supervised Practice (Before Oct 2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"4459\">\n<li data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3906\">\n<p data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3844\"><strong data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3806\">Stage 1 Desktop Assessment<\/strong> \u2013 OTC reviews your overseas degree.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3906\">\n<li data-start=\"3848\" data-end=\"3906\">\n<p data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3906\">If successful, you can apply for limited registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3980\">\n<p data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3980\"><strong data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3935\">Limited Registration<\/strong> \u2013 Find supervised employment in Australia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4062\">\n<p data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4062\"><strong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4008\">Supervised Practice<\/strong> \u2013 Complete 3\u20136 months under an approved supervisor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4204\">\n<p data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4204\"><strong data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4103\">Cultural Responsiveness Training<\/strong> \u2013 Mandatory Indigenous awareness training via <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4201\">IAHA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4313\">\n<p data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4313\"><strong data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4254\">Certificate of Practice Completion (COPC)<\/strong> \u2013 Issued once training and supervised practice are done.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4459\">\n<p data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4459\"><strong data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4342\">General Registration<\/strong> \u2013 Apply to <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4456\">Ahpra\/OTBA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4543\">\ud83d\udcc5 Timeframe: Around <strong data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4497\">6\u201312 months<\/strong> depending on job placement and supervision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4638\">\ud83d\udd17 More details: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4636\">OTC Assessment Process<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4643\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4715\"><strong data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4713\">Path 2: After October 2025 (If Not Eligible for Streamlined)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4983\">\n<li data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4909\">\n<p data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4909\"><strong data-start=\"4719\" data-end=\"4777\">If your qualification is \u201crelevant\u201d but not equivalent<\/strong> \u2192 you\u2019ll need a <strong data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"4832\">Practical Assessment of Competence<\/strong> and possibly supervised practice before applying for general registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4983\">\n<p data-start=\"4912\" data-end=\"4983\">This ensures all OTs meet the same standards as Australian graduates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4985\" data-end=\"5057\">\ud83d\udcc5 Timeframe: Adds <strong data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5022\">several months<\/strong> depending on assessment outcome.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5059\" data-end=\"5062\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5128\">\ud83d\udcca Visual Guide: Two Ways to Register as an OT in Australia<\/h2>\n<hr data-start=\"5130\" data-end=\"5133\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5195\">\ud83c\udf1f Path A: <strong data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5174\">Streamlined Pathways<\/strong> (from 27 Oct 2025)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5318\"><strong data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5207\">Step 1<\/strong><br data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5210\" \/>\ud83d\udd0d Check the OT Board\u2019s new lists (recognised qualifications &amp; comparable regulators) \u2013 due September 2025<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5320\" data-end=\"5386\"><strong data-start=\"5320\" data-end=\"5330\">Step 2<\/strong><br data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5333\" \/>\ud83d\udcdd Apply directly to <strong data-start=\"5354\" data-end=\"5363\">Ahpra<\/strong> from 27 October 2025<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5670\"><strong data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5398\">Step 3<\/strong><br data-start=\"5398\" data-end=\"5401\" \/>\u27a1\ufe0f If your qualification is <strong data-start=\"5429\" data-end=\"5457\">recognised or equivalent<\/strong> \u2192 go straight to <strong data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5499\">General Registration<\/strong> (processing time: weeks\u2013months)<br data-start=\"5531\" data-end=\"5534\" \/>\u27a1\ufe0f If your qualification is only <strong data-start=\"5567\" data-end=\"5579\">relevant<\/strong> \u2192 complete a <strong data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5631\">Practical Assessment of Competence<\/strong>, then apply for General Registration<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5748\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5686\">Outcome:<\/strong> You\u2019re fully registered and ready to practise in Australia!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5750\" data-end=\"5753\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"5828\">\ud83d\uded1 Path B: <strong data-start=\"5770\" data-end=\"5792\">Standard OTC Route<\/strong> (if not eligible for streamlined)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5830\" data-end=\"5907\"><strong data-start=\"5830\" data-end=\"5840\">Step 1<\/strong><br data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5843\" \/>\ud83d\udcd1 Apply to <strong data-start=\"5855\" data-end=\"5893\">OTC for Stage 1 Desktop Assessment<\/strong> (2\u20136 weeks)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5993\"><strong data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5919\">Step 2<\/strong><br data-start=\"5919\" data-end=\"5922\" \/>\ud83d\udcbc Apply for <strong data-start=\"5935\" data-end=\"5959\">Limited Registration<\/strong> and secure a supervised OT role<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5995\" data-end=\"6145\"><strong data-start=\"5995\" data-end=\"6005\">Step 3<\/strong><br data-start=\"6005\" data-end=\"6008\" \/>\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Complete <strong data-start=\"6023\" data-end=\"6060\">3\u20136 months of supervised practice<\/strong> + compulsory <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6074\" data-end=\"6143\">IAHA cultural training<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6229\"><strong data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6157\">Step 4<\/strong><br data-start=\"6157\" data-end=\"6160\" \/>\ud83d\udcdc Receive a <strong data-start=\"6173\" data-end=\"6218\">Certificate of Practice Completion (COPC)<\/strong> from OTC<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6231\" data-end=\"6386\"><strong data-start=\"6231\" data-end=\"6241\">Step 5<\/strong><br data-start=\"6241\" data-end=\"6244\" \/>\ud83d\udcdd Apply for <strong data-start=\"6257\" data-end=\"6281\">General Registration<\/strong> with <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6287\" data-end=\"6384\">Ahpra<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6388\" data-end=\"6464\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"6390\" data-end=\"6402\">Outcome:<\/strong> You\u2019re fully registered and can work as an OT in Australia!<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6466\" data-end=\"6469\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6471\" data-end=\"6494\">\ud83c\udf1f The Opportunity<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6496\" data-end=\"6753\">Australia is opening the door wider for internationally qualified OTs. With new streamlined pathways, you may skip months of supervised practice and get registered faster. But even if you don\u2019t qualify, there\u2019s still a clear process through the OTC route.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6755\" data-end=\"6784\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"6758\" data-end=\"6781\">Start preparing now<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6785\" data-end=\"7126\">\n<li data-start=\"6785\" data-end=\"6830\">\n<p data-start=\"6787\" data-end=\"6830\">Gather your qualifications and documents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6831\" data-end=\"6959\">\n<p data-start=\"6833\" data-end=\"6959\">Bookmark the OT Board\u2019s <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6857\" data-end=\"6951\">News &amp; Updates<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6960\" data-end=\"7015\">\n<p data-start=\"6962\" data-end=\"7015\">Watch for the official lists in <strong data-start=\"6994\" data-end=\"7012\">September 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7016\" data-end=\"7126\">\n<p data-start=\"7018\" data-end=\"7126\">Plan your visa with <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7038\" data-end=\"7123\">Department of Home Affairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7128\" data-end=\"7278\">With strong salaries, high demand, and a supportive healthcare system, becoming an OT in Australia is not just possible\u2014it\u2019s a career-defining move.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7285\" data-end=\"7470\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Register as a Occupational Therapist now<\/strong> on our free Online Portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crm.auspath.agency\/excelsior\/\">https:\/\/www.crm.auspath.agency\/excelsior\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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