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6 May 2025
Media Release: Occupational therapy peak body urges Vic Government to address growing pay gap between OTs and nurses
Occupational Therapy Australia is urging the Victorian Government to follow through on the Fair Work Commission (FWC)’s provisional recommendation and address the growing pay gap between occupational therapists (OTs) and nurses working in the state’s public mental health services.

5 May 2025
The enduring value of professional development for Occupational Therapists
In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, professional development is not just a recommendation for occupational therapists – it is essential to ethical, safe and effective practice.

1 May 2025
Federal Election 2025: OTA Scorecard and Summary
Ahead of the 2025 federal election, OTA has compiled a summary of major party commitments relevant to occupational therapy practice and the broader allied health sector.

28 April 2025
CPD Magic in May
Now is the time to book your May continuing professional development.

28 April 2025
Spotlight on Aged Care: How we're advocating for our members
OTA has raised concerns about the new arrangements for funding for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications when Support at Home commences 1 July 2025, and in particular the lifetime cap of $15,000 for Home Modifications in submissions to the Aged Care Rules.

24 April 2025
Aged Care Media Release—Fed Election 2025
Experts warn that new funding reforms, set to take effect on July 1, may place many older Australians at increased risk of hospitalisation, early entry into residential care, and even death.

24 April 2025
May Interest Groups for your calendar
In May we have a wide range of interest groups and topics for you to choose from. We’d love to see you there! Interest groups bring together OTs focused on different areas of practice to discuss relevant topics and new developments. The meetings offer peer and expert support, networking and learning opportunities.

24 April 2025
AI and OT: Myth or Fact?
With so much confusion around artificial intelligence and occupational therapy, we’ve done some fact finding and myth busting to bring you up to speed quickly.
