9 July 2025
SA OTs secure stronger EBA
A new standalone Allied Health EBA has been endorsed by 80.1% of voters, delivering a 13.5% pay rise and improved conditions for South Australia’s allied health workforce.
9 July 2025
Exploring general practitioners' perspectives on Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Care
The aim of this research is to investigate general practitioners' perspectives on occupational therapy's role in mental health care, and the perspectives of occupational therapists providing services under the Better Access Mental Health Scheme (BAMHS).
9 July 2025
Foundational Supports & NDIS: Release of Grattan Institute report
The Grattan Institute released a report last week, Saving the NDIS. This adds to the literature informing the NDIS reform landscape that OTs are navigating and will continue to navigate as services for children with developmental delay and disability, and for people with psychosocial disability transition to Foundational Supports.
7 July 2025
FAQ: OTA NDIS Pricing Campaign
This FAQ provides answers to common questions about OTA's NDIS Pricing Campaign, including key issues raised, advocacy efforts, and how occupational therapists can support fair and sustainable pricing under the NDIS.
7 July 2025
Assessing & Treating Visual Impairments Post-Stroke: OT in Australia
To understand how Australian occupational therapists assess and treat visual perceptual impairments after stroke.

3 July 2025
National Conference & Exhibition 2025 Gallery
The recently held OTAUS 2025 brought together occupational therapy professionals from across Australia to share insights, celebrate achievements, and explore the future of practice through workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities.
3 July 2025
NDIA pricing advocacy update
OTA has continued our advocacy efforts this week including a range of significant meetings, leading to some important commitments from MPs and NDIA stakeholder.
1 July 2025
The role of occupational therapists in mainstream secondary schools
The study is about exploring the roles of occupational therapists who are directly-employed (school-employed) within mainstream secondary schools.
25 June 2025
OTA incorrect statement published in error
Earlier today an incorrect statement about the NDIS travel rate cut was posted in error on the OTA website.
23 June 2025
Changes to allied health referrals under the Medicare CDM program
From 1 July 2025, there will be changes to the Medicare Chronic Disease Management Program that affect how allied health providers receive referrals
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.
23 June 2025
What type of learner are you?
How do you like to learn? Do you like to commit to bigger picture learning, to take your time and fill in all the gaps? Or do you prefer to dip into smaller, digestible chunks of faster-paced content that covers a range of topics and areas? Whether you're a tortoise, a hare, or even a 'hortoise', we have something for you.

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.
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.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 5
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 4
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 3
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 2
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 1
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.
22 May 2025
DVA Overview for Occupational Therapists
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) recognises that health care providers play a key role in providing treatment for DVA clients. Occupational therapists are essential allied health professionals who provide services to clients who hold DVA Veteran Cards.
22 May 2025
FAQ: Setting Up a Professional Practice
Frequently asked questions about setting up a professional practice.
21 May 2025
FAQ: NDIS
Frequently asked questions about the NDIS and NDIA.

19 February 2025
Professional Supervision
Grounded in principles including reflective practice, self-directed learning, and critical feedback, professional supervision empowers supervisees to take control of their own learning and development, and provides a platform for self-directed growth, skill development, problem solving and wellbeing.

18 December 2024
Courses, Learning Modules & Programs
We offer a variety of on-demand, self-directed learning and development, covering a broad range of practice areas and topics.

7 November 2024
Professional Supervision Program
The Professional Supervision Program is designed to...