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7 October 2025
World Mental Health Day 2025 – Connect with Your Community
Occupational therapists play a vital role in mental health – supporting people to engage in meaningful activities, build resilience, and stay connected.

7 October 2025
Policy and advocacy update - 7 October 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the newly established NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC), NDIS Supports list, and many more.

1 October 2025
Access and utilisation of key allied health services by older adults in rural coastal NSW
To investigate the perspectives of key allied health professions regarding older adults' accessibility and utilisation of their health services in rural coastal areas of NSW against the dimensions of accessibility.

30 September 2025
Rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD
This study aims to consult with consumers, carers and clinicians to identify which domains of daily living functioning are a priority in rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD.

30 September 2025
Advancing the use of telehealth technology for older people
Advancing the use of telehealth technology by occupational therapists to provide home safety risk assessments for community dwelling older people.

29 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update – 1 October 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

25 September 2025
Occupational therapist perspectives on their role in supporting people with eating disorders
The purpose of this research project is to better understand the occupational therapy role with people with eating disorders.

24 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update - 25 September 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.
