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OT Week 2023
This year, OT Week runs from 23-29 October with World Occupational Therapy Day being held on 27 October 2023.
This OT Week we’re celebrating the World Federation of Occupational Therapists’ theme: Unity Through Community.
During OT Week, we’re asking you to #UniteForOT.
As a profession, we are united by community. OTs play a vital and dynamic role in helping people engage with and participate in their community – in whichever way is meaningful to them.
Not only do we work across a broad range of settings, we also help people engage in meaningful occupations.
This year, we want to recognise the OT profession, celebrate the brilliant OTs working today and lift our OT community.
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OT Week Event: In Conversation with Charles Brice
On 26 October Erin Garner, General Manager of Occupational Therapy at OTA, spoke with ABC journalist Charles Brice about how OT helped him after he had a life-changing motorbike accident when he was 19.Part of Charles' ongoing story is how occupational therapy has had a postive impact on his life. He is now using his lived experience to change the perception of people living with a disability.
Having experienced life as a disabled and non-disabled person, Charles brings a unique perspective to the discussion about disability. He is also passionate about educating and creating awareness about disability, in particular spinal cord injuries.
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OT Week Event: SpOTlight on Georgie Gott
This OT Week we shone a spOTlight on Georgie Gott, an inspiring occupational therapist whose work is influenced by her experience of living with a disability.
Georgie’s experience with occupational therapists inspired her to choose a career in OT. After studying occupational therapy in Geelong, she returned to her home state of Tasmania to work as an occupational therapist bringing the unique perspective of living with a disability to her practice.
We want you to get involved!
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Are you an OT?
- Tell us what unity through community means to you on social media using the hashtags #otweek2023 and #OTAUS. You can also send your response and a photo to communications@otaus.com.au
- Download your OT week promotional kit. Print out posters to put up in your community or workplace and share on social media
- Host an event
- Book a ticket to our OT week virtual webinar - In conversation with Charles Brice
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Are you an OT client or carer?
- Tell us how OT has helped your or your loved one find their community via social media using the hashtags #otweek2023 and #uniteforOT. You can also send your response and a photo to communications@otaus.com.au
- Find an OT for yourself or your loved one
- Book a ticket to our OT week virtual webinar - In conversation with Charles Brice
- Raise awareness for occupational therapy by downloading the OT week promotional kit. Print out posters to display in your community and share on social media
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Are you a supplier or stakeholder?
- Tell us what unity through community means to you via social media using the hashtags #otweek2023 & #OTAUS. You can also send your response and a photo to communications@otaus.com.au
- Engage your OT audience - read our new Sponsorship and Partnership Prospectus and become an OTA supporter
- Raise awareness for occupational therapy by downloading the OT week promotional kit. Print out posters to display in your community and share on social media
- Book a ticket to our OT week virtual webinar - In conversation with Charles Brice
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Share on socials
Get our promotional kit and use the social media tiles below on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn using the hashtags #OTWeek2023 and #UniteForOT.
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Display an OT Week poster
Our OT week promotional kit has an OT Week poster you can print out to put it up in your workplace and/or community centre.
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Spread the word
Start a conversation with your colleagues, business partners and suppliers about OT week and the benefits OT has for individuals and communities.
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Host an event
Thinking of hosting an event for OT Week at in your workplace or community centre? Fill in our event registration form (DOC, 40 KB) and when you return it to us, we’ll add it to our events calendar.
We want to know how you're celebrating OT Week. Tag us in your pics!
OT Week 2023 Merch!
Our OT Week merch is now available.
Treat yourself to a t-shirt, hoodie, tote bag or cap.
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Find an OT Week event near you
OT Week is being celebrated all around Australia.
During OT Week, we’re hoping you'll join with your local occupational therapists and organisations to #UniteForOT.
Check out the list of events being organised by groups all around Australia to see what's happening in your area.
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Are you in Western Australia?
Occupational Therapy Services Group Quiz Night
27 OctoberLet's get quizzical to celebrate OT Week 2023 and support OTs across Australia, while helping raise funds for Wheelchairs for Kids!
The event will bring together allied health practitioners, students, suppliers and clients to decide who will be awarded the 2023 OT Week Quiz Night Trophy.
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How about New South Wales?
Hastings Macleary Valley OT Networking Event
27 OctoberAre you an occupational therapist who works or resides in the Hastings, Macleay or Manning Valley?
We're holding a networking event where you'll have the chance to get know others from your local OT community and unite together.
There will be a panel with local therapists with a discussion afterwards as well as an afternoon tea.
