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.
25 August 2025
A grounded theory study: Mental health professionals’ perspectives on the involvement of police for people experiencing mental health issues
The research seeks to understand the experiences and decision-making related to mental health professionals’ involvement of police in adult community-based mental health settings.
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.
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.
12 August 2025
Q & A with Catherine Daly: The parent-child connection in infant mental health
Catherine Daly is an Occupational Therapist and Child and Family Therapist who has worked extensively with infants, children and families requiring assessment and intervention for psychosocial, mental health and developmental difficulties. Catherine is a co-presenter with Chris Hodges at CPD Empower’s Brisbane Workshop 2025.

12 August 2025
Nominations for Board Director and WFOT Delegate role
There are five nominees to fill three elected Board Director positions. Members will be asked to select their top three choices.
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.

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.
31 July 2025
Advocacy and policy update for 31 July 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including NIDS Supports lists developments & travel claiming support; WA and Qld compensation schemes changes and more
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.
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.
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.
10 June 2025
Media Release: With ramping surging, South Australia risks losing vital OT workforce over pay gap
Patients across South Australia could face longer wait times and reduced access to care as the state risks losing its vital occupational therapy workforce due to an unresolved and unfair pay gap.
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.
7 May 2025
FAQ: Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
FAQs on assistive technology and environmental modifications.
14 April 2025
Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Jurisdictional Differences Guide 2024
The information provided in this guide has been developed by the OTA National Driving Taskforce to help occupational therapy driver assessors (OTDAs) navigate the legislation, regulations, and guidelines relevant to driving assessment and rehabilitation in their jurisdictions. It is solely for the use of Occupational Therapy Australia and its members.

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

3 October 2024
CPD and 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.

10 August 2024
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