Hot Topic - Continence Across the Lifespan – Essentials for Occupational Therapists

This practical focused Hot Topic session explores the essential knowledge and strategies OTs need to know for continence management across the lifespan, highlighting the impact of continence challenges on occupational performance quality of life and participation.

Member Forum – NDIS Reforms Update

This free member forum provides the opporutnity to be updated on OTA’s NDIS advocacy efforts, including the NDIS Pricing campaign and recent reforms such as the ‘Thriving Kids’ announcement.

Practice Spotlight: Elevate Your OT Practice with Generative AI: Intermediate Workshop

Join Jess Francis & Will Crowe for this exciting Generative AI workshop, designed for those with a reasonable grasp of Generative AI who want to dive deeper and refine how they can use AI to support their practice.

OT with Children: Principles of Assessment & Intervention

This practical 3-day workshop is designed for early career therapists, as well as more experienced OTs new to working with children. Gain the essential knowledge, tools and confidence to assess, plan and deliver effective, family-centred therapy in diverse paediatric settings.

Practice Spotlight – Therapeutic goal setting: How to explore hope and aspirations while creating SMART goals

This workshop equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to support individuals set aspirational goals that inspire hope, while also breaking them down into SMART goals required by organisations or funding bodies. We will explore an effective goal-setting framework, focusing on how to identify outcomes that are personal, meaningful, and aligned with each individual’s unique aspirations.

Managing Complaints and Incidents Under the NDIS

Complaints and incidents happen—but how you handle them matters. This webinar will guide you through your legal and ethical responsibilities under the NDIS, and give you practical tools to manage incidents confidently, compliantly, and constructively. Learn how to respond effectively, reduce risk, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

CPD EMPOWER: 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 workshop, and learn how to adapt your practice to reduce anxiety and develop effective partnerships with PDA children and their caregivers.

CPD EMPOWER: Applying the new Aged Care Quality Standards in Occupational Therapy Practice

This workshop will provide Australian Occupational Therapists working in aged care with practical knowledge and strategies to align their practice with the new Aged Care Quality Standards.

WorkPlacePLUS Webinar:Contractor or Employee?

Do you engage contractors in your OT practice? New Closing Loopholes laws mean it’s time to review your working arrangements. This essential webinar unpacks the legal differences between employees and contractors — and what you need to do now to stay compliant and avoid costly mistakes.

All About Sleep & OT Practice – Supporting posture and mobility for sleep. Webinar 5

Positioned for rest, prepared for sleep. This session explores how posture and mobility influence comfort, pain, and sleep quality — especially for clients with neurological, neuro-motor, musculoskeletal, and developmental conditions. Learn how to assess positioning needs and explore assistive technology solutions to support safe, comfortable, and restorative sleep. This is the final instalment in a five-part CPD program designed to elevate your occupational therapy practice through the science of sleep. Discover how sleep impacts health, participation, and therapy outcomes — and how OTs can play a vital role in sleep assessment and support across all ages and settings.

Step into Spring with our September CPD

Our evidence-based and high-quality CPD in September will empower you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your practice.

The power of connection: Why CPD Empower delivers more than learning

OTA Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver reflects on why CPD is so important, not only for staying current in our field, but for reigniting that sense of purpose and professional pride that brought many of us to occupational therapy in the first place.

Step into a CPD experience designed to move you forward

Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to present CPD Empower – a national CPD event series designed to advance your practice and supercharge your professional growth.

CPD Empower

Face-to-face CPD workshops for OTs in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Choose your stream, earn CPD hours, and build skills in specialist practice areas.

Is your CPD on track?

We all know CPD is an important part of evolving as an OT but it can be tricky to find the time. To meet Ahpra registration requirements, all OTs must complete at least 20 hours of CPD each year by 30 November. If you need a little help to get your CPD on track, we have options to suit any schedule, from live workshops and events to self-directed learning.

Our top 5 CPD on-demand!

Have you ever wondered what other OTs do for their professional development? And to meet their Ahpra CPD standards? We've put together our top 5 most popular CPD on-demand to give you some inspiration: 1. Functional Cognition Explained 2. Talking Toileting: Series 1 & 2 3. Sensory Approaches in OT Clinical Practice 4. Palliative Care E-Learning Modules 5. Mental Health Foundation Modules Need something to suit your busy schedule? Explore our affordable, on-demand CPD library.

FAQ: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

See our FAQ on Continuing Professional Development.

Search all CPD & Events

Our evidence-based CPD and events will prepare you for every situation and empower you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your practice. We offer learning opportunities across all practice areas and levels of experience.

Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary

Download the Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary form here.

CPD and Events

Our evidence-based CPD and events will prepare you for every situation and empower you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your practice. We offer learning opportunities across all practice areas and levels of experience.