OTA Morning Tea at Australia Parliament House, 2 February 2026

1 February 2026

OTA Morning Tea at Australia Parliament House, 2 February 2026

OTA CEO Samantha Hunter addresses members and stakeholders at a Morning Tea held at Australia’s Parliament House, highlighting the vital role of occupational therapy in supporting participation, wellbeing, and inclusive communities across the nation.

Enhancing your OT practice through PRPP Assessment and Intervention

27 November 2025

Enhancing your OT practice through PRPP Assessment and Intervention

Discover how the PRPP Assessment and Intervention can transform your understanding of functional cognition and elevate your occupational therapy practice.

NDIS - Learning Hub

30 September 2025

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.

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

1 September 2025

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

1 September 2025

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.

Advocating for improved access to occupational therapy services through Medicare

7 August 2025

Advocating for improved access to occupational therapy services through Medicare

OTA is calling for better access to Medicare funded OT services for those with chronic conditions.

Submission: Department of Social Services consultation on NDIS Supports rule

29 July 2025

Submission: Department of Social Services consultation on NDIS Supports rule

OTA's submission provides feedback on the overall approach outlined in the NDIS Supports Lists, and specific inclusions and omissions in specific lists, which is detailed in this content.

Foundational Supports & NDIS: Release of Grattan Institute report

9 July 2025

Foundational Supports & NDIS: Release of Grattan Institute report

The Grattan Institute released a report last week, Saving the NDIS. This adds to the literature informing the NDIS reform landscape that OTs are navigating and will continue to navigate as services for children with developmental delay and disability, and for people with psychosocial disability transition to Foundational Supports.

FAQ: OTA NDIS Pricing Campaign

7 July 2025

FAQ: OTA NDIS Pricing Campaign

This FAQ provides answers to common questions about OTA's NDIS Pricing Campaign, including key issues raised, advocacy efforts, and how occupational therapists can support fair and sustainable pricing under the NDIS.

Allied Health NDIS price cuts joint public statement 2025

20 June 2025

Allied Health NDIS price cuts joint public statement 2025

The Australian Physiotherapy Association, Dietitians Australia, Australian Podiatry Association, Speech Pathology Australia, Occupational Therapy Australia, the Australian Psychological Society, Exercise & Sports Science Australia and Osteopathy Australia are calling on the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency to immediately halt and review the NDIS pricing decision which poses a direct threat to essential supports and choice for people with disability.

Media Release. No relief for OTs: NDIS price freeze enters seventh year with services at breaking point

11 June 2025

Media Release. No relief for OTs: NDIS price freeze enters seventh year with services at breaking point

Thousands of NDIS participants are facing longer waitlists and reduced access to critical occupational therapy services after the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) today confirmed that therapy support prices will remain frozen into a seventh consecutive year.

Three key takeaways from the 2025 DSC NDIS Conference

2 June 2025

Three key takeaways from the 2025 DSC NDIS Conference

OTA recently attended the 2025 DSC NDIS Conference in Melbourne on 20 and 21 May, which highlighted three critical challenges facing the disability sector: NDIS pricing issues, delays in foundational supports, and a growing lack of trust within the sector.

FAQ: NDIS

21 May 2025

FAQ: NDIS

Frequently asked questions about the NDIS and NDIA.

Changes to NDIS plans: New funding periods

20 May 2025

Changes to NDIS plans: New funding periods

NDIA has announced that from the week of 19 May, NDIS plans will include new ‘funding periods’ which will govern the timeframes of when participants can receive plan funds.