VIC Driving Interest Group - 25 NOV 25

The VIC Driving Interest Group invites you to their November meeting

Environmental Home Modifications – The Basics

This two-day practical workshop equips occupational therapists with foundational skills in environmental modifications, focusing on measurement, design, clinical reasoning, and client-centred approaches. Participants will gain hands-on experience, learn to apply legislation and best practices, and build confidence in designing and documenting home modifications.

CPD EMPOWER: Relational OT Practice - Infant Mental Health and the Parent-Child Connection

This workshop introduces occupational therapists to the principles of infant mental health and how these can be applied in day-to-day practice. Focusing on the parent–child relationship, the session explores how attachment, co-regulation and reflective functioning can shape assessment and intervention. Participants will gain practical strategies for using a relational approach when working with children and families in paediatric and mental health settings.

CPD EMPOWER: Understanding Pain - A Regulation and Sensory-Informed Approach to Pain in OT

Pain is a feature across countless clinical presentations, yet managing it effectively can be complex. This practical, face-to-face workshop is designed for occupational therapists at all career stages and across diverse practice areas, offering a fresh lens on understanding pain and the self in a complex sensory world. Through the integration of sensory processing, regulation strategies, and Polyvagal Theory you’ll build confidence in applying theory to real-world clinical scenarios. Whether you're refining foundational knowledge or deepening advanced practice, this workshop will expand your therapeutic toolkit.

CPD EMPOWER: Assistance Animals in Occupational Therapy Practice

This workshop supports occupational therapists to grow their knowledge and skills in assistance animals, exploring key legislation, clinical reasoning, ethical considerations, current research, assessment processes, documentation, and collaborative practices.

Mastering Generative AI: Advanced Tools & Techniques for OTs

This advanced workshop is for OTs who are already confident with the basics of generative AI and are ready to explore more sophisticated tools and real-world applications to support and streamline their work.

Getting Travel and Transport Right in the NDIS

Travel and transport under the NDIS can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. This webinar will demystify the rules around Provider Travel and Transport, helping you understand what’s billable, what’s not, and how to stay compliant. Learn how to quote, claim, and communicate travel charges with confidence and clarity

CPD EMPOWER: Connect Play Learn: Using the PAIR Model to Integrate Relational Approaches in Early Childhood Intervention

The Connect Play Learn program introduces the PAIR Model—a practical, evidence-informed framework that focuses on strengthening parent-child interactions and embedding relational practices into therapy sessions.

CPD EMPOWER: Foundation Coach Approach Training Program

This practical and engaging workshop supports occupational therapists to embed a coaching approach that empowers families and strengthens child outcomes. Grounded in best practice for early childhood intervention, the program equips OTs with the skills to connect, communicate and collaborate more effectively with parents, while also supporting team leaders to grow their leadership coaching capabilities. Participants will gain tools to embed coaching into everyday routines and foster confident, capable families and teams. Whether you're a therapist working with families, or in a leadership role, this workshop will enhance your capacity for collaborative problem solving.

CPD EMPOWER: The OT's Guide to Navigating the NDIS

This two-day professional development workshop will equip occupational therapists with the foundation knowledge and clinical confidence required to deliver effective, scheme aligned services within the NDIS. It is ideal for new and experienced OTs alike – this workshop blends policy understanding and real world application.

Policy and advocacy update - 23 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

OTA Annual General Meetings

The Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Zoom on Thursday 20 November at 1.00pm AEDT.

Connections Spring 2025

Read Connections Spring 2025 edition here.

The Future of Early Childhood Intervention – with Jacqui Barfoot

families, this is one workshop you simply cannot miss. OTA’s CPD Empower series proudly presents Connect Play Learn: Using the PAIR Model to Integrate Relational Approaches in Early Childhood Intervention, delivered by the innovative and down-to-earth Dr Jacqui Barfoot.

Member Update - Aged Care (October 2025)

A new Aged Care Act will be implemented on November 1st. This introduces the new home-based aged care program, Support at Home, which will replace the existing Home Care Packages and Short Term Restorative Care programs. OTA has prepared practice resources to support our profession during this transition. These resources provide a summary of the Support at Home Program's key details and offer considerations for clinicians to best prepare for the new reforms.

Policy and advocacy update - 16 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIS Therapy supports operational guideline, AT-HM guidelines, and an open position for Digital Health Advisers.

Understanding the Support at Home Program - Preparing to work in Support at Home

This practice resource provides a summary of key features of the Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content is general in nature and does not constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements and to directly engage with the source resources to clarify the information provided.

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - Restorative Care Pathway

This practice resource provides a summary of the Restorative Care Pathway under the new Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content does not reflect the views of OTA, nor does it constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements and to directly engage with the source resources to clarify the information provided.

Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with Older People (Aged Care)

The Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Older People (Aged Care) proposes a series of capabilities (knowledge, skills and attitudes) for occupational therapists practising across different aged care settings and support structures. The framework acknowledges that aged care is a complex and multifaceted area of clinical practice and is within the scope of all registered occupational therapists.

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - AT/HM Pathway

This practice resource provides a summary of key features of the Assistive Technology/Home Modifications (AT/HM) pathway under the new Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content does not reflect the views of OTA, nor does it constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements and to directly engage with the source resources to clarify the information provided.

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - End of Life Pathway

This practice resource provides a summary of the End of Life Pathway under the new Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content does not reflect the views of OTA, nor does it constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements.

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.

OTA Submission - Thriving Kids Inquiry

OTA welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Disability Inquiry into Thriving Kids (the Inquiry).

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.

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.

NDIS - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on NDIS, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

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.

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.

Policy and advocacy update – 1 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

Environmental Modifications & Assistive Technology - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Environmental Modifications & Assistive Technology, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Palliative Care - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Palliative Care, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Pain - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Pain Management, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Paediatrics - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Paediatrics, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Aged Care - Learning Hub

Explore our available events about working with older people, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Adult Health and Disability - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Adult Health and Disability, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Across the lifespan - Learning Hub

Explore our available events, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Mental Health - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Mental Health, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

OT Awareness Pack

Resources to help you promote occupational therapy to the wider public

OT Week 2025 Celebration Pack

Join the OT Week 2025 celebrations with our free resources!

FAQ: Environmental and Home Modifications

FAQs on home and environmental modifications.