Seeking EOIS for our State and Territory Advisory Councils

If you are passionate about shaping the future of occupational therapy in your state or territory, we would love to hear from you!

Policy and Advocacy update - 30 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including NDIS Psychosocial Access, The New Aged Care Act, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update - 23 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

Policy and Advocacy update - 16 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIS Therapy supports operational guideline, AT-HM guidelines, and an open position for Digital Health Advisers.

Policy and Advocacy update - 7 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the newly established NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC), NDIS Supports list, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 1 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

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.

QLD Advisory Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Queensland Advisory Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the state.

The role of Allied Health Assistants in Supporting Occupational Therapy Practice (October 2015)

For many years allied health (OT) assistants have been part of many public sector occupational therapy departments. With the increased opportunities for assistants arising from the NDIS and aged care reforms and with many workforce reviews in progress by Governments, Occupational Therapy Australia, like many of our other allied health association colleagues, have been developing position statements to guide practice in this area.

Position Statement: Occupational Therapy and Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation (October 2015, amended March 2022)

Developed to guide future practice and developments, and facilitate consistency of practice nationally in the area of driver assessment and rehabilitation.