Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Occupational Therapy Practice

This interactive workshop introduces participants to the core elements of motivational interviewing and how they can utilise in their practice.

Therapeutic Goal Setting: Exploring hope and aspirations with SMART goals

This practical online workshop provides OTs with the skills and confidence to do goal setting differently. Starting with client hopes and aspirations, then translating those aspirations into measurable SMART goals that organisations require. The workshop will provide you with a clear framework for having richer goal-setting conversations, stronger therapeutic relationships and clients who are genuinely motivated to achieve.

Using MOHO to Inform Practice

This interactive session will explore the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) in a clear, accessible way. Through considering examples from diverse settings, you’ll discover how MOHO can deepen your understanding of clients, support assessment and guide therapy.

Environmental Home Modifications – The Basics

This two-day practical workshop equips occupational therapists with foundational skills in environmental modifications, focusing on measurement, design, clinical reasoning, and client-centred approaches. Participants will gain hands-on experience, learn to apply legislation and best practices, and build confidence in designing and documenting home modifications.

Pathological Demand Avoidance: Rethinking Demands - A Neuroaffirming Approach for OTs

Explore the complex profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) through a neuroaffirming occupational therapy lens. Gain insight into the lived experience of PDA in this practical and reflective 3- part workshop and learn how to adapt your practice to reduce anxiety and develop effective partnerships with PDA children and their caregivers.

Challenge your thinking and strengthen your practice with two major OT learning events this spring

Take your OT practice further this October & November with OT Mental Health Forum and CPD Empower Adelaide. Read more.

September Interest Groups 2026

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our September Interest Groups.

Getting job ready with Clare Jones, Director at MediRecruit

Get job-ready with practical career insights, application tips, and interview advice from Clare Jones at MediRecruit.

August Interest Groups 2026

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our August Interest Groups.

July Interest Groups

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our July Interest Groups.

June Interest Groups

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our June Interest Groups.

Research Study: Early-career OTs transitioning to specialty practice

This study seeks to explore transitions by early career occupational therapists into areas of specialty practice, from the perspectives of both early career and experienced occupational therapists.

May Interest Groups

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our May Interest Groups.

April Interest Groups

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our April Interest Groups.

March Interest Groups

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our March Interest Groups.

Early Career Launchpad

Launch into your new career path with confidence! OTA's Early Career Support is the place to connect with your peers and your profession, develop your professional skills, discover and access the benefits of OTA membership, and find answers to common questions about working in OT.

FAQ: Early Career

Frequently asked questions about starting your career as an occupational therapist.

The enduring value of professional development for Occupational Therapists

In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, professional development is not just a recommendation for occupational therapists – it is essential to ethical, safe and effective practice.

Mid Career Researcher Award

This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.

Early Career Researcher Award

This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.

Essential supports for early career OTs

Essential Supports for Early Career OTs (Essential Support Guide) outlines the minimum recommended supports that Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) advises for early career occupational therapists.

OTA Member Forum – DVA Update

This free recorded Member Forum included a presentation by staff from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) on recent changes impacting allied health DVA providers and work to implement the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

OT Role in Diagnostic Assessments: Navigating Australia’s New FASD Guidelines

This session explored how occupational therapists can play a vital role in FASD diagnostic assessment across the lifespan by understanding the new FASD Guidelines (2025), the nine impacted developmental domains, and practical pathways to becoming a FASD-informed practitioner who supports individuals and families to access appropriate funding and care.

Stop Burnout: The Foundations

A complimentary member resource offering a thoughtful, evidence-informed recorded session exploring what burnout really is, why OTs are at heightened risk, and how to begin preventing or recovering from burnout.

Staying in the OT Profession with Hope and Purpose

This recorded session focuses on supporting occupational therapists to navigate workforce pressures, reduce burnout, and reconnect with meaning and purpose in their work. Learn strategies to manage stress, build supportive networks and sustain hope in your work.

The Year You Thrive – A Burnout Prevention Blueprint for OTs

This recorded session provides occupational therapists with practical strategies to prevent burnout, manage stress, and sustain wellbeing in their high-demand, complex roles. Participants will create a personalised Burnout Action Plan to support them to reconnect with professional purpose, build resilience, and thrive in their careers.