8 October 2025
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.
5 October 2025
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.
1 October 2025
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.
30 September 2025
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.

25 September 2025
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.

25 September 2025
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.

25 September 2025
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.
10 September 2025
Bridging the pelvic health gap for women in Australia
Connections Spring 2025 Article by: Hollie Swanton | Occupational Therapist Janelle Gullan | Occupational Therapist
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.
27 August 2025
Win for NDIS transparency in the Senate
Thanks to our members who took urgent action on Tuesday by calling their Senators to support a Greens’ motion to compel the government to release a report it received from the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) titled *A fresh approach to NDIS pricing – Final report*.
26 August 2025
Media Release: Support, choice vital for Thriving Kids
The Thriving Kids scheme will leave thousands of Australians with disability without the right support if the concerns of families and the sector are not heard, according to a key allied health peak body.
25 August 2025
A grounded theory study: Mental health professionals’ perspectives on the involvement of police for people experiencing mental health issues
The research seeks to understand the experiences and decision-making related to mental health professionals’ involvement of police in adult community-based mental health settings.
20 August 2025
Breaking: Major government announcement on new children’s early intervention services
This week's major announcement from NDIS Minister Mark Butler at the National Press Club has provided a roadmap for the future of early intervention services for children with mild and moderate developmental delay and autism aged under 9.
19 August 2025
FAQ: Environmental and Home Modifications
FAQs on home and environmental modifications.
12 August 2025
Q & A with Catherine Daly: The parent-child connection in infant mental health
Catherine Daly is an Occupational Therapist and Child and Family Therapist who has worked extensively with infants, children and families requiring assessment and intervention for psychosocial, mental health and developmental difficulties. Catherine is a co-presenter with Chris Hodges at CPD Empower’s Brisbane Workshop 2025.
5 August 2025
Consultation on Foundational Supports for children with developmental concern, delay and/or disability and their families, carers and kin
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission in relation to targeted foundational supports - Foundational Supports for children with developmental concern, delay and/or disability and their families, carers and kin.
4 August 2025
Submission: Productivity Commission – Final Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement
In this interim report, the Productivity Commission presents its initial findings and draft recommendations.
4 August 2025
Submission: Productivity Commission Interim Report on Final Review of National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement
The Productivity Commission (PC) has been asked by the Australian Government to conduct the final review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement.
10 June 2025
OTA Submission to the Qld Mental Health Select Committee | Mental health outcomes for Queenslanders
OTA provided a submission to the Qld Mental Health Select Committee on their Inquiry into the opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for Queenslanders.
5 June 2025
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.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 5
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 4
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.
2 June 2025
Professional Supervision Framework - Appendix 3
As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.

18 December 2024
Courses, Learning Modules & Programs
We offer a variety of on-demand, self-directed learning and development, covering a broad range of practice areas and topics.

4 December 2024
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.

3 October 2024
News
Find all the latest news from OTA including our policy and advocacy updates.

3 October 2024
Capability Frameworks
Occupational Therapy Australia’s capability frameworks propose what best practice looks like in a particular area across the career pathway. Each framework outlines a set of capabilities that occupational therapists may use in their area of practice at the foundational, intermediate or senior practitioner level.

3 October 2024
Primary Health
We advocate for the crucial role that OTs play in an effective primary health system that embraces the spectrum of the allied health workforce.

2 October 2024
Mental Health
We advocate to raise awareness of the important role of occupational therapists in providing mental health services. We call for increased visibility, funding and opportunities for mental health OTs.