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24 August 2026

Research Survey: Home and community visiting safe practices

The survey aims to explore Occupational Therapists’ experiences of personal safety during home and community visits, including the types of safety concerns experienced and their impact on practice.

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20 August 2026

Challenge your thinking and strengthen your practice with two major OT learning events this spring

Take your OT practice further this October & November with OT Mental Health Forum and CPD Empower Adelaide. Read more.

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20 August 2026

Guide to making a submission to the DVA Annual Report inquiry

OTA is preparing a submission to the inquiry into the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) 2024–25 Annual Report.

Policy and Advocacy Update – 20 August 2026

19 August 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 20 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the date the NDIS survey closes, the aged care assessments, and many more.

Virtual Reality for Hospital to Home Transitions After Brain Injury

19 August 2026

Research Study: Virtual reality for hospital-to-home transitions after brain injury

Australian OTs’ views on virtual reality for home transition.

Policy and Advocacy Update – 13 August 2026

12 August 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 13 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the last call to complete the NDIS survey, the Thriving Kids initiative, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy Update – 6 August 2026

5 August 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 6 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including supports that'll benefit NDIS beneficiary, NDIS Amendment Bill, and many more.

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5 August 2026

September Interest Groups 2026

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our September Interest Groups.

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