17 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update - 19 September 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including OTA priorities ahead of the South Australian election, support for new OT graduates, and many more.
11 September 2025
OTA steps up national advocacy in Canberra and Sydney
Last week, OTA ramped up our national advocacy efforts, with our Chief Executive Officer and Head of Policy & Advocacy meeting federal politicians and sector representatives in Canberra and Sydney.
11 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update 11 September 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week.
10 September 2025
October Interest Groups
Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our October Interest Groups. Interest Groups bring together OTs focused on different areas of practice to discuss relevant topics and new developments. The meetings offer peer and expert support, networking and learning opportunities.
4 September 2025
Learning that sets the standard for OTs Working with Children, Young People & Families
Every occupational therapist deserves to feel confident in their practice – this is especially true for foundational practitioners, whether they are new to the profession, returning after a break from practice, or moving into a new area of practice.
27 August 2025
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.

20 August 2025
Occupational Therapy - Frequently Asked Questions
Occupational Therapy – FAQs provides clear answers to common queries about occupational therapy, understand its role in promoting health, wellbeing, and participation in daily life.
19 August 2025
FAQ: Environmental and Home Modifications
FAQs on home and environmental modifications.
18 August 2025
Q & A with Kate Purslowe: Understanding the Aged Care Quality Standards updates
Occupational therapist Kate Purslowe has worked in the aged care sector since 2012, across residential aged care, transition care and the NDIS. She is currently the Allied Health Coordinator at Brightwater Group and a sessional academic at Curtin University. Kate brings a deep and practical understanding of the aged care system, service delivery, and is presenting at OTA's upcoming event CPD Empower Perth.
14 August 2025
Poster - Understanding occupational therapy in education
Download the "Understanding occupational therapy in education" flyer.
14 August 2025
Poster - An ABC of Occupational Therapy in Education
Download the "An ABC of Occupational Therapy in Education" poster.
13 August 2025
Advocacy and policy update 14 August 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including: clarity on charging for kilometers for NDIS travel; aged care indicative pricing; and the Senate Committee Inquiry on Aged Care Service Delivery.
7 August 2025
Advocacy and policy update for 7 August 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including Aged Care Indicative Pricing, Medicare Benefits, WorkCover WA updates and more.
7 August 2025
Advocating for improved access to occupational therapy services through Medicare
OTA is calling for better access to Medicare funded OT services for those with chronic conditions.

5 August 2025
State and Territory Advisory Councils
State and Territory Advisory Councils are advisory councils of OTA members from across states and territories to bring voice to local and state-based issues affecting occupational therapists and communities. Advisory Councils provide pivotal intelligence to inform OTA of the opportunities, emerging issues, and changing landscape to enable OTA to be responsive to all of our members' needs, no matter where they reside.
5 August 2025
Consultation on Foundational Supports for children with developmental concern, delay and/or disability and their families, carers and kin
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission in relation to targeted foundational supports - Foundational Supports for children with developmental concern, delay and/or disability and their families, carers and kin.
4 August 2025
Submission: Productivity Commission – Final Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement
In this interim report, the Productivity Commission presents its initial findings and draft recommendations.
4 August 2025
Submission: Productivity Commission Interim Report on Final Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement
The Productivity Commission (PC) has been asked by the Australian Government to conduct the final review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.

7 July 2025
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.
10 June 2025
OTA Submission to the Qld Mental Health Select Committee | Mental health outcomes for Queenslanders
OTA provided a submission to the Qld Mental Health Select Committee on their Inquiry into the opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for Queenslanders.
5 June 2025
Submission: Select Committee on Foundational and Disability Supports Available For Children and Young People In New South Wales
OTA welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the NSW Government’s approach to development of foundation supports for children and young people with disability, developmental delay or concerns.
15 May 2025
FAQ: My Aged Care (MAC)
Frequently asked questions about My Aged Care (MAC) here.
8 May 2025
FAQ: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
See our FAQ on Continuing Professional Development.

3 March 2025
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.

24 February 2025
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19 February 2025
Help for members Digital Transformation and OTA Connect
Help for members through OTAs Digital Transformation.

3 January 2025
OTA 2025 Federal Election Toolkit
OTA’s Federal Election Advocacy Toolkit provides everything you need to engage with local candidates and highlight our profession’s priorities for the 2025 Australian Federal Election.

4 December 2024
OT Notification Navigator Service
Full-Time, Part-Time and New Graduate members who receive a notification from industry regulators can utilise this service to access guidance from a qualified Occupational Therapist about how to navigate the notification process.

24 November 2024
History
Occupational Therapy Australia was formed in 2009 after national members voted to consolidate all divisions within the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists (AAOT) to form Occupational Therapy Australia Limited.

3 October 2024
Team and Governance
OTA is led by a team of dedicated professionals who seek to protect and progress the profession.