Interest Groups
We bring members together through our national and state-based interest groups. Members can join interest groups via OTA communities and engage with experienced practitioners and emerging best practice advice.
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Interest Groups (A-N)
Assistive Technology
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in assistive technology related occupational therapy.
Driving
(State-Based)
These Interest Groups are open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in driving assessments or transport related occupational therapy.
Environmental and Home Modifications
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in environmental and home modifications.
Medicolegal
(National)
This interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in medicolegal related occupational therapy.
Men in OT
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members who identify as male or work with men in occupational therapy.
Mental Health
(National)
These Interest Groups is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in the area of mental health.
Neurodivergent Affirming Practice
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members.
OT Dementia
(National)
The aim of the National Occupational Therapy Dementia Network (NOTDN) is to facilitate connections between academic and clinician OTs who have an interest in dementia. The network members will contribute individual perspectives, skills, and expertise to support continued advancement of OT dementia practice in Australia. The network is an opportunity to bring together clinical and academic OTs to develop both streams to advance best practice, promote and translate research for people impacted by dementia and the occupational therapy workforce.
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Occupational Therapy in Animal Assisted Services
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in animal assisted therapy and assistance dogs.
Occupational Rehabilitation and Work
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in occupational rehabilitation.
OT Coaching
(National)
This Interest Group (IG) is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in using coaching as part of their practice.
OT in Schools
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in occupational therapy in schools.
OT Sexual Wellbeing
(National)
The OTA Sexual Wellbeing SIG will suit all OTs interested in sexuality, regardless of their level of knowledge or experience in this space. The topics discussed at the meetings will be related to the umbrella concept of 'sexuality', as defined by the World Health Organization (2006). According to their definition, 'sexuality' is an umbrella concept that includes many central aspects of being human, such as sexual activity, pleasure, reproduction, gender identity, sexual orientation, intimacy, and eroticism. The way in which clients experience or express their sexuality is unique and may be influenced by various determinants of health. It is imperative that occupational therapists are understanding and supportive of their clients' sexuality and there is growing awareness of the importance of working with clients on goals that aim to enhance their sexual wellbeing. Occupational therapy research and practice in the area of sexuality is rapidly expanding and this SIG provides an important avenue to acquire and disseminate knowledge.
Paediatrics
(National and State-Based)
These Interest Groups are open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in paediatric related occupational therapy at a national level.
Pain Management
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in pain management.
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health
(National)
The group aims to share information and exchange ideas related to perinatal and infant mental health, focusing on experiences that occur during the stages of preconception, pregnancy, infant loss, birth, the postnatal period, parenting, relationships, and families during the first three years.
Private Practice
(National)
These Interest Groups are open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in private practice.
Pressure Management
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in the area of Pressure Management Occupational Therapy.
Workforce Development Project
In 2023, OTA started the Workforce Development Project to help OTs manage the challenges of running your practice
Interest Groups (S-Z)
Soft Tissue
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in soft tissue occupational therapy.
Trauma Informed Care
(National)
The Trauma Informed Care SIG aims to connect and support OT's across Australia interested in developing and advancing their understanding and practice of trauma-informed care principles and approaches
Women's Health
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in women's health.
Working with Older People (Aged Care)
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest working with older people and aged care.
Yoga, Mindfulness and Body-Based Practices in Occupational Therapy
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in yoga, mindfulnes and body-based practices in occupational therapy.
