23 June 2025
Changes to allied health referrals under the Medicare CDM program
From 1 July 2025, there will be changes to the Medicare Chronic Disease Management Program that affect how allied health providers receive referrals
22 May 2025
FAQ: Setting Up a Professional Practice
Frequently asked questions about setting up a professional practice.
22 April 2025
Mental Health Occupational Therapy Resource Kit
The OTA Mental Health OT Resource Kit can be used by OTA members to advocate, raise awareness and support understanding of mental health OT. We encourage members to use this resource in their organisations to shape the narrative of mental health occupational therapy.
27 February 2025
Mental Health Endorsement Application Guide
Download the Mental Health Endorsement Application Guide here.
27 February 2025
Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary
Download the Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary form here.
26 February 2025
Mental Health Endorsement Audit Guidelines
As an endorsed mental health occupational therapist, you are required to undertake activities to develop and maintain your mental health expertise in order to maintain your endorsement. OTA is required to ensure that all endorsed practitioners adhere to these requirements through regular audits.
25 February 2025
New Resource: Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with People with Pain
OTA's new capability framework outlines the skills and knowledge occupational therapists can build to better understand the physical, psychological, environmental anad societal factors that influence a person’s experience of pain.
10 February 2025
Mental Health Medicare Mental Health Centres Grant Opportunity
A grant opportunity for the delivery of Mental Health Medicare Mental Health Centres centralised tele psychology and tele-psychiatry service was released on 23rd December with the closing date for applications on 31 January.
20 January 2025
WorkPlacePLUS Resources
WorkPlacePLUS is OTA’s workplace relations partner and preferred human resources and industrial relations (HR/IR) provider.
16 January 2025
VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Consumers
A comprehensive guide for consumers has been developed by the Department of Transport with input from topic experts and other stakeholders.
16 January 2025
VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to collaborate with Road Safety Victoria (Department of Transport) and other community, health, disability and industry stakeholders to bring these valuable resources to our members. The resources aim to equip OTs to deliver consistent evidence-based care for users of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs, and to engage with other health professionals and agencies to optimise outcomes for clients and their families. Each year, over 1,000 Australians are admitted to hospital due to incidents involving mobility scooters. Road safety issues are critical to consider in assessment, training and monitoring for both the user and other community members.
3 January 2025
Medicare Overview for Occupational Therapists
This document is intended to support practitioners to understand the Medicare programs available to occupational therapists, their eligibility requirements including endorsement, any treatment guidelines associated with each, and where to find additional information.
21 November 2024
WorkPlacePLUS Webinars
OTA is pleased to present exclusive member-only webinars with WorkPlacePLUS, our workplace relations partner.

10 August 2024
Resources