OT in Schools – Discrimination, Support & Policies (Workshop 2)
The OT in Schools – Discrimination, Support & Policies workshop delivers a practical, confidence-building overview of key legislation, school policies, and ethical responsibilities to help occupational therapists navigate legal requirements and align their practice with supportive, student-centred approaches.
Program Overview
The OT in Schools – Discrimination, Support & Policies workshop will provide a practical overview of key legislation and school policy considerations for occupational therapists working in education settings.
This session will clarify 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.
Note:
This session is part of a 3-part interactive workshop series designed for occupational therapists working in, or transitioning into, Australian school settings. Suitable for all levels of experience, this focused learning series delivers 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.
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 full series: OT in Schools – A 3-part skills & strategy series
This session is suitable for:
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Occupational therapists working in schools, private practice, community services, or education departments
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Clinicians who are new to school-based practice
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Experienced OTs seeking updated insights, practical strategies, or opportunities to reflect on their approaches
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Practitioners wanting to connect with peers across Australia
All levels of experience are welcome.
DATE:
Thursday 7th May 2026
TIME:
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: 1 hour
Please allow 48 hours for your CPD Certificate to be loaded in your CPD Tracker after course completion.
ACCESS:
This session will be 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 event.
REGISTRATION FEES
EARLYBIRD – Book on or before 24 March 2026
OTA Member: $50
OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $45
Non-member: $65
STANDARD – Book on or after 25 March 2026
OTA Member: $55
OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $50
Non-Member: $75
(All pricing is inclusive of GST)
RSVPS close 11:55pm AEST on 5 May 2026
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DISCLAIMER
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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CONTACT US
Please email info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878
Presented By
Megan West
Megan West is an occupational therapist who has worked in paediatrics for 10 years. Megan has worked within the QLD, VIC and NSW school systems. In her work within the education sector, Megan has had a variety of roles including working individually with students, running group programs, providing teacher coaching and running presentations and workshops for teachers and leadership staff. Megan is passionate about developing the role of OT’s in the education system, and has presented at the National Education Summit in Melbourne. Megan is currently employed in a private practice in Queensland.
Megan King
Megan King is an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) with over 20 years’ experience in public health, clinical mental health services across Victoria. Megan transitioned into the Education setting and has worked as an Occupational Therapist in schools for 8 years, including within the Mental Health Practitioner initiative established by the Department of Education Victoria and in a discipline specific role as an OT. She also works as a Clinical Practitioner Lecturer at La Trobe University.