1 July 2025
The role of occupational therapists in mainstream secondary schools
The study is about exploring the roles of occupational therapists who are directly-employed (school-employed) within mainstream secondary schools.
10 June 2025
Media Release: With ramping surging, South Australia risks losing vital OT workforce over pay gap
Patients across South Australia could face longer wait times and reduced access to care as the state risks losing its vital occupational therapy workforce due to an unresolved and unfair pay gap.
22 May 2025
DVA Overview for Occupational Therapists
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) recognises that health care providers play a key role in providing treatment for DVA clients. Occupational therapists are essential allied health professionals who provide services to clients who hold DVA Veteran Cards.
15 May 2025
Is it ethical to use AI in occupational therapy?
Everyone is talking about how AI is shaping OT. But what does that actually mean? Dr Karen Jacobs is the Associate Dean of Digital Learning and Innovation at Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her focus? Leading the way in the responsible, ethical implementation of artificial intelligence to enhance occupational therapy practice. Here Karen talks with Carol McKinstry, Professor of Occupational Therapy at La Trobe Rural Health School in Victoria.
13 May 2025
Neurodiversity – Exploring the Knowledge and Perspectives of Australian Allied Health Practitioners
Understanding where to seek information and how to implement evidence-based practice that is neurodiversity-affirming is currently presenting a significant challenge for allied health professions in Australia.
12 May 2025
May NDIA updates: Stated therapy supports, annual pricing review and more
During May 2025 OTA continues to advocate for members in regards to stated therapy supports, pricing review and provides updates on new Decision-Making Hub and operational guidelines.
6 May 2025
Media Release: Occupational therapy peak body urges Vic Government to address growing pay gap between OTs and nurses
Occupational Therapy Australia is urging the Victorian Government to follow through on the Fair Work Commission (FWC)’s provisional recommendation and address the growing pay gap between occupational therapists (OTs) and nurses working in the state’s public mental health services.
4 May 2025
The enduring value of professional development for Occupational Therapists
In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, professional development is not just a recommendation for occupational therapists – it is essential to ethical, safe and effective 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.
3 April 2025
Tasmania welcomes its first occupational therapy course as national shortage intensifies
In a major milestone for Tasmania’s healthcare and education sectors, the University of Tasmania (UTAS) will welcome its first-ever cohort of occupational therapy (OT) students in July 2025, finally offering local students the opportunity to train, live and work in their home state.
31 March 2025
Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Supporting People with Environmental and Home Modifications
This draft Capability Framework outlines the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for occupational therapists supporting with environmental and home modifications across various career stages and across all relevant Australian service settings.
31 March 2025
Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Supporting People with Assistive Technology
This Capability Framework outlines the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for occupational therapists supporting people with Assistive Technology (AT) across various career stages and across all relevant Australian service settings.
27 March 2025
OTA Research Foundation Direct Gift Recipient Grants
The OTA Research Foundation (OTARF) grants scheme stimulates new research knowledge and supports the career development and capacity of researchers.
27 March 2025
OTA Research Foundation
Research and the publication of evidence for occupational therapy is crucial to OTA’s strategic plan. We are the collector, curator, contributor and disseminator of evidence-based learning and ongoing knowledge, understanding and translation to action.
27 March 2025
Research Team Award
This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.
27 March 2025
Clinical Researcher Award
This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.
27 March 2025
Mid Career Researcher Award
This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.
27 March 2025
Early Career Researcher Award
This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.

25 March 2025
Research
Members can access OTA's membership base to help progress and enhance their research. Find current OTA Member surveys and learn more about submitting your own here.

13 March 2025
Association Awards
Occupational Therapy Australia has an awards program incorporating student awards, national awards, trustee prizes, and divisional awards. Browse to learn more about our current, upcoming and past Association Award opportunities.
11 March 2025
Australian OTs use assessments & tools to improve BPD performance
To explore what assessments, tools and interventions occupational therapists in Australia are currently utilising to improve the occupational performance of people with BPD and the perceived limitations in current practice.
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.

8 January 2025
Practice Support
Your practice doesn't stop at your clients. Our practice support is designed to help you with your day-to-day whether you're just starting out, an experienced practitioner or managing a business - OTA practice support has been designed to support you.