Stay smart online: Simple ways to protect your practice

As digital health becomes part of everyday practice, we’re sharing a short cyber health series to help OTs build confidence and stay safe.

No OTs; No NDIS: OTA’s response to recent NDIS and workforce commentary

You may have seen recent media coverage following comments from Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler about upcoming NDIS reforms and the expected “redistribution” of the allied health workforce away from the NDIS and into other sectors. We want to be clear with members about our position, what we’re concerned about, and what we’re calling for.

Research Study: Early-career OTs transitioning to specialty practice

This study seeks to explore transitions by early career occupational therapists into areas of specialty practice, from the perspectives of both early career and experienced occupational therapists.

Policy and Advocacy update – 16 April 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIS Integrity Inquiry final call for submissions, upcoming webinars, and many more.

Policy & Advocacy update – 9 April 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the recent media coverage about NDIS reform, updates on QCAT Act Review, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 26 March 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including NDIS Commission survey closing soon, upcoming webinar, NDIS 2026 annual pricing, and many more.

Maintaining Mental Health Endorsement

Endorsed occupational therapists must continue to meet a minimum threshold of supervision, CPD and other requirements to maintain endorsement. Learn more.

About OTA’s CPD & Events

Learn from leading clinicians and academics while earning CPD hours to meet Ahpra requirements. Every completed activity is automatically recorded in your OTA CPD Tracker, with certificates included.

Connections Summer 2025

Connections Summer 2025 edition celebrates OT Week 2025, the launch of OTA's Innovate RAP, Advocacy update, NDIS reforms in action, and many more.

OTs: Equip yourself for safe, confident Home Modification practice

OTA’s training contributes to CPD hours required for Ahpra registration, helping therapists advance their careers while upholding high professional standards of care.

MEDIA RELEASE: OTs on the brink as new data shows deep impact of NDIS cuts

NDIS price freezes have left hundreds of occupational therapy businesses on the brink of financial ruin, with thousands of NDIS clients at risk of being left without care.

OTA’s survey of OTs shows dire consequences of NDIS pricing decision

Data from OTA’s recent survey of 600 OTs across Australia paints a concerning picture for future access to OT services under the NDIS, following the NDIA’s devastating pricing decision.

Application Form - Mental Health Endorsement

Access the OTA Mental Health Endorsement application form here.

OTseeker

The OTseeker database provides abstracts of systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials and other resources appropriate to OT interventions. The database is more comprehensive pre-2016 and should be complemented with other resources (PubMed, OT journals and Google Scholar) for findings on more recent research.

Essential Supports for Early Career OTs

Essential Supports for Early Career OTs (Essential Support Guide) outlines the minimum recommended supports that Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) advises for early career occupational therapists.

Mental Health Endorsement FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Frequently asked questions about the Occupational Therapy Australia Mental Health Endorsement Program.

Mental Health Endorsement Application Process

Download the application form, statutory declaration and application guide here.

Mental Health Endorsement Audit Process

Learn what the audit process involves and access templates if you are participating in the audit.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Professional risks & responsibilities - Defensible documentation

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

Mental Health Endorsement Eligibility Requirements

Learn more about what is required to become endorsed through OTA’s Mental Health Endorsement Program.

OTA Mental Health Endorsement

The OTA Mental Health Endorsement program provides recognition of the additional knowledge, skills and experience of OTs focusing their scope of practice on mental health.

How can OT help me?

OTs help people live at home, earn a living, get around, have fun or care for themselves. Learn how an occupational therapist can help you.

About Us

We are Australia’s peak membership body for occupational therapy. We represent over 30,000 occupational therapists across Australia to empower their professional lives.