It’s time to talk about occupational therapy and dementia

15 September 2026

It’s time to talk about occupational therapy and dementia

Dementia Action Week (21–27 September) is an opportunity to raise awareness of dementia and highlight the vital role of occupational therapists in supporting everyday participation and independence.

Challenge your thinking and strengthen your practice with two major OT learning events this spring

20 August 2026

Challenge your thinking and strengthen your practice with two major OT learning events this spring

Take your OT practice further this October & November with OT Mental Health Forum and CPD Empower Adelaide. Read more.

Getting job ready with Clare Jones, Director at MediRecruit

6 July 2026

Getting job ready with Clare Jones, Director at MediRecruit

Get job-ready with practical career insights, application tips, and interview advice from Clare Jones at MediRecruit.

Tools to assist your CPD planning

22 June 2026

Tools to assist your CPD planning

By planning your CPD early, you’ll feel confident, organised and ready to make the most of the year ahead.

Professional Supervision Framework - All appendices

15 June 2026

Professional Supervision Framework - All appendices

As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.

No OTs, No NDIS 

13 May 2026

No OTs, No NDIS 

No OTs, No NDIS is a OTA campaign responding to NDIS reforms that are limiting access to essential occupational therapy supports and impacting participants, families and communities.

Stay smart online: How to use digital health systems safely and confidently

12 May 2026

Stay smart online: How to use digital health systems safely and confidently

This article is the third and final instalment in our cyber health series to help OTs build confidence and stay safe online.

Strengthening cyber security in practice: simple steps for OTs

4 May 2026

Strengthening cyber security in practice: simple steps for OTs

This second instalment focuses on practical steps you can take to strengthen your practice’s cybersecurity.

Stay smart online: Simple ways to protect your practice

29 April 2026

Stay smart online: Simple ways to protect your practice

As digital health becomes part of everyday practice, we’re sharing a short cyber health series to help OTs build confidence and stay safe.

New OTA resource: Normal life is being disrupted (again)

22 April 2026

New OTA resource: Normal life is being disrupted (again)

Normal life is being disrupted (again) is a practical, easy-to-use guide designed for immediate application in clinical and community settings.

Research Survey: Health Professionals’ views on supporting carers of older adults

8 April 2026

Research Survey: Health Professionals’ views on supporting carers of older adults

This study seeks to explore the perceived needs of carers (from health professionals), the decision-making processes of health professionals, and how health professionals support the health and wellbeing of informal carers aged 50+ who care for older adults aged 65+.

Policy and Advocacy update – 12 March 2026

10 March 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 12 March 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including proposed changes to health professionals award pay structure, EOI open for National Reference Groups (NRGs), and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update - 19 February 2026

18 February 2026

Policy and Advocacy update - 19 February 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the upcoming Digital Health webinar, updates on the Thriving Kids initiative, and many more.

OTA Morning Tea at Australia Parliament House, 2 February 2026

1 February 2026

OTA Morning Tea at Australia Parliament House, 2 February 2026

OTA CEO Samantha Hunter addresses members and stakeholders at a Morning Tea held at Australia’s Parliament House, highlighting the vital role of occupational therapy in supporting participation, wellbeing, and inclusive communities across the nation.

Department of Health Disability and Ageing - Support at Home for Allied Health professionals

11 November 2025

Department of Health Disability and Ageing - Support at Home for Allied Health professionals

This is a presentation from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to AHPA members including OTA on the key changes under the Support at Home Program relating to allied health professionals.

Professional and Practice Skills - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Professional and Practice Skills - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Professional and Practice Skills, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 5

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.

Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 4

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.

Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 3

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.

Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 2

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.

Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 1

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.

FAQ: Setting Up a Professional Practice

22 May 2025

FAQ: Setting Up a Professional Practice

Frequently asked questions about setting up a professional practice.

Professional Supervision

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.

Courses, Learning Modules & Programs

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.

Professional Supervision Program

7 November 2024

Professional Supervision Program

The Professional Supervision Program is designed to...

Team and Governance

3 October 2024

Team and Governance

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