This 3-part interactive skills and strategy workshop series designed for occupational therapists working in, or transitioning into, Australian school settings. The workshops are suitable for all levels of experience. This focused learning series will deliver concise, high-impact content alongside real-world examples, structured discussion and opportunities for Q&A. Each session includes a brief deep dive into the topic, supporting participants to strengthen their practice and clinical reasoning within the school environment.

Workshop 1 – Tiers Working in Schools

23 April 2026 | 3:30–4:30pm AEST
A focused exploration of how occupational therapists can operate across Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports within school environments. This session includes a concise deep dive into practical examples of universal, targeted, and individualised interventions, alongside clear discussion on planning, delivering, and documenting OT services within each tier.

Participants will examine real-world application of tiered supports, learn strategies for prioritising caseloads, and discover practical ways to embed OT principles within whole-school initiatives, small group programs, and individual student plans.

Workshop 2 – Discrimination, Support & Policies

7 May 2026 | 3:30–4:30pm AEST

A practical overview of key legislation and school policy considerations for occupational therapists working in education settings. This session clarifies the responsibilities and professional boundaries of OTs in schools, with a focus on anti-discrimination requirements, student support frameworks, and ethical practice considerations relevant to everyday school work.

Participants will deepen their understanding of legal obligations, learn how to navigate school policies with confidence, and explore practical strategies for aligning OT practice with regulatory expectations while maintaining collaborative, student-centred approaches.

Workshop 3 – Working Effectively With Teachers

21 May 2026 | 3:30–4:30pm AEST
 

Featuring special guest Dr Jill Jeremy, educator and academic. Dr Jill Jeremy has nearly 30 years’ international experience in health and education, including roles in government, academia, and industry. Jill is a passionate advocate for inclusion and the role of trans-disciplinary practice in education as a means of supporting all students to achieve great outcomes. Jill’s experience of working with allied health professionals in schools led to her doctoral thesis, which investigated interprofessional collaboration between teachers and occupational therapists.

A practical, skills-focused workshop on building productive, respectful relationships with teachers and school staff. The session includes an introduction to Dr. Jill Jeremy’s model of consultation, collaboration, and coaching, supporting participants to understand the different modes of working alongside educators—and when to use each approach intentionally.

Participants will develop effective communication strategies, explore collaborative coaching methods, and learn practical ways to integrate occupational therapy perspectives into everyday teaching practices.

This session is designed to strengthen confidence, enhance interdisciplinary partnerships, and improve outcomes for students through shared understanding and streamlined teamwork.

What you will learn - key learning objectives

Across the three workshops, participants will:

• Strengthen understanding of tiered models of OT support in schools
   
• Explore legislation, anti-discrimination frameworks and relevant school policies
   
• Develop practical strategies for effective collaboration with teachers and school staff
   
• Refine clinical reasoning specific to the education environment
   
• Learn approaches for embedding OT interventions across universal, targeted and individual levels
   
• Enhance communication, advocacy and problem-solving skills
   
• Engage in interactive discussion and Q&A to consolidate learning

 

Note:

Participants may register for individual sessions or purchase the full series of three. This format allows flexibility while ensuring meaningful, practical learning that can be applied immediately in school contexts. Please click here if you would like to register for the individual workshops: OT in Schools - Tiers Working in Schools (Workshop 1), OT in Schools – Discrimination, Support & Policies (Workshop 2) and OT in Schools – Working Effectively with Teachers (Workshop 3)

 

This workshop series is suitable for:

• Occupational therapists working in schools, private practice, community services, or education departments
• Clinicians who are new to school-based practice
• Experienced OTs seeking updated insights, practical strategies, or opportunities to reflect on their approaches
• Practitioners wanting to connect with peers across Australia
• All levels of experience are welcome.

 

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

DATE:

Thursday 23^rd April 2026 (Workshop 1)

Thursday 7^th May 2026 (Workshop 2)

Thursday 21^st May 2026 (Workshop 3)
 

TIME:

All 3 workshops commence at:

3:30pm – 4:30pm | VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS, QLD |

3:00pm – 4:00pm | SA, NT |

1:30pm – 2:30pm | WA |

The session will run for approximately 60 minutes.

Please login 10 minutes before the scheduled presentation time
 

VENUE

This is a 100% virtual event. You will receive an email with details to access the event one day ahead of the scheduled event date

CPD HOURS:
Total CPD claimable workshop hours: 3 hours
Please allow 48 hours for your CPD Certificate to be loaded in your CPD Tracker after course completion.
 

ACCESS:

These workshops will not be recorded due to the interactive nature of the session.

Participants will be able to access the course materials online in their OTA account for the event and for a further 12 weeks after the final workshop.

 

REGISTRATION FEES

EARLYBIRD – Book on or before 10 March 2026

OTA Member: $140

OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $125

Non-member: $185

 

STANDARD – Book on or after 11 March 2026

OTA Member: $155

OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $140

Non-Member: $215

^{(All pricing is inclusive of GST)}

RSVPS close 11:55pm AEST on 21 April 2026

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DISCLAIMER

All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, and changes.

All resources including copies of the presentation, along with all supporting documents and links are not for distribution and are the property of the presenter.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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CONTACT US

Please email info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878