23 June 2025
Thousands join our call for fair NDIS pay
OTA has launched a coordinated, strategic campaign in response to the devastating NDIS decision to halve travel rates and continue freezing hourly pay for occupational therapists. We're fighting this decision on every front and will continue to take strong action to advocate for OTs and access to vital services for NDIS participants.
20 June 2025
Allied Health NDIS Price Cuts Joint Public Statement 2025
The Australian Physiotherapy Association, Dietitians Australia, Australian Podiatry Association, Speech Pathology Australia, Occupational Therapy Australia, the Australian Psychological Society, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and Osteopathy Australia are calling on the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency to immediately halt and review the NDIS pricing decision which poses a direct threat to essential supports and choice for people with disability.

13 June 2025
NDIS Pricing Campaign
OTA needs your voice. The NDIA’s frozen pricing is unsustainable. We’re calling for fair funding now - before more OTs leave the workforce. Join the campaign.
11 June 2025
Media Release. No relief for OTs: NDIS price freeze enters seventh year with services at breaking point
Thousands of NDIS participants are facing longer waitlists and reduced access to critical occupational therapy services after the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today confirmed that therapy support prices will remain frozen into a seventh consecutive year.
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.
2 June 2025
Three key takeaways from the 2025 DSC NDIS Conference
OTA recently attended the 2025 DSC NDIS Conference in Melbourne on 20 and 21 May, which highlighted three critical challenges facing the disability sector: NDIS pricing issues, delays in foundational supports, and a growing lack of trust within the sector.
21 May 2025
FAQ: NDIS
Frequently asked questions about the NDIS and NDIA.
20 May 2025
Changes to NDIS plans: New funding periods
NDIA has announced that from the week of 19 May, NDIS plans will include new ‘funding periods’ which will govern the timeframes of when participants can receive plan funds.
4 April 2025
NDIS & Disability update: How we're advocating for our members
The upcoming Federal election and ongoing reforms to the NDIS has led to several opportunities to advocate on behalf of the occupational therapy profession. OTA has met with Minister of Social Services, the Hon. Amanda Rishworth’s office to advance our calls to action ahead of the Federal election and provided feedback to the NDIA on its approach to developing support needs assessments. Read about how we’ve been collaborating.
27 March 2025
Research Team 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.
27 March 2025
Clinical 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.
27 March 2025
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.
27 March 2025
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.
25 March 2025
OT School of Victoria Clinical Award
In 2019, trustees of the OT Trust Fund donated funds to OTA, which established the Occupational Therapy School of Victoria Clinical Award. The award aims to promote advancement in clinical practice by supporting members of OTA to engage in clinical-based projects or studies.
19 March 2025
Working with Interpreters: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists should engage credentialed interpreters to communicate complex or technical information to clients with limited or no English language proficiency.

13 March 2025
Association Awards
Occupational Therapy Australia has an awards program incorporating student awards, national awards, trustee prizes, and divisional awards. Browse to learn more about our current, upcoming and past Association Award opportunities.
11 February 2025
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee – EOIs now open
NDIA has announced they are seeking expressions of interest for an Evidence and Advisory Committee (EAC) as well as technical subcommittees (AT, capacity building and economics).
11 February 2025
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC) – EOI extended
The NDIA has extended the EOI deadline for its new Evidence and Advisory Committee (EAC) to January 31, 2025. The EAC will assess disability supports for NDIS funding.
10 February 2025
WorkCover WA – Scholarships for Health Professionals
WorkCover WA is sponsoring two scholarships for WA healthcare professionals to attend the new post-graduate course, Compensable Health and Medicine, developed by Monash University in partnership with the Personal Injury Education Foundation.
10 February 2025
Every Australian Counts NDIS Campaign
OTA has endorsed a campaign by Every Australian Counts, which calls on Government to slow the speed of NDIS reforms and commit to genuine codesign and testing of new systems. Read the campaign statement and add your voice.
7 January 2025
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honorary Life Membership is granted to Occupational Therapy Australia members who demonstrate sustained, exemplary and impactful contributions in support of OTA and the broader occupational therapy profession.
7 January 2025
Elspeth Pearson Award
In recognition of her dedication and contribution to her profession, the Pearson family and Occupational Therapy Australia have established an award fund to enable newly qualified occupational therapists and final-year university students to broaden their education or experience within the profession.

2 December 2024
WA Divisional Council
Occupational Therapy Australia WA Division represents the interests and provides services to members affiliated with the Division. The Divisional Council represents the membership and provides advice and support to the operations of the division.