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.

October Interest Groups

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

Learning that sets the standard for OTs Working with Children, Young People & Families

Every occupational therapist deserves to feel confident in their practice – this is especially true for foundational practitioners, whether they are new to the profession, returning after a break from practice, or moving into a new area of practice.

September Interest Groups

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

Step into a CPD experience designed to move you forward

Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to present CPD Empower – a national CPD event series designed to advance your practice and supercharge your professional growth.

What type of learner are you?

How do you like to learn? Do you like to commit to bigger picture learning, to take your time and fill in all the gaps? Or do you prefer to dip into smaller, digestible chunks of faster-paced content that covers a range of topics and areas? Whether you're a tortoise, a hare, or even a 'hortoise', we have something for you.

Submission: Select Committee on Foundational and Disability Supports Available For Children and Young People In New South Wales

OTA welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the NSW Government’s approach to development of foundation supports for children and young people with disability, developmental delay or concerns.

Is your CPD on track?

We all know CPD is an important part of evolving as an OT but it can be tricky to find the time. To meet Ahpra registration requirements, all OTs must complete at least 20 hours of CPD each year by 30 November. If you need a little help to get your CPD on track, we have options to suit any schedule, from live workshops and events to self-directed learning.

Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Children, Young People and Families

The Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Children, Young People and Families proposes a set of key capabilities (knowledge, skills and attitudes) for occupational therapists working across a range of service settings. The framework recognises that paediatric practice is within the scope of all registered occupational therapists.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Exposure to COVID-19 in the Course of Your Employment

See the attachment below for this fact sheet by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Corporate Partner of Occupational Therapy Australia.

Aon: Can different ways of working impact your insurance cover?

OTA is pleased to present this member-only webinar from Aon, the preferred insurance broker to Occupational Therapy Australia. Learn about Can different ways of working impact your insurance cover here.

Aon: Protecting Your Business Insurance Considerations

OTA is pleased to present this member-only webinar from Aon, the preferred insurance broker to Occupational Therapy Australia. Learn about protecting your business insurance considerations.

Aon: Maintaining Your Own Professional Indemnity Insurance

OTA is pleased to present this member-only webinar from Aon, the preferred insurance broker to Occupational Therapy Australia. Learn about maintaining your own professional indemnity insurance here.

Social Justice Groups: LGBTQIA+

OTs can provide inclusive and affirming care, address unique needs, and promote mental and physical well-being for LGBTQIA+ individuals. OTA members are eligible to join our social justice groups.

Social Justice Groups: Cultural Diversity

OTs provide culturally competent care, address diverse needs, and support inclusive practices in various healthcare settings. OTA members are eligible to join our social justice groups and contribute to culturally informed care.

Interest Groups

OTA membership allows you to explore national and state-based interest groups, student and early career community of practice, or national reference groups that help inform our advocacy work.

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Social Justice Groups

OTA members can be involved in Social Justice Groups that learn from lived experience to inform the profession and the association about safe and life affirming care.