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.
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.
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*.
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: Assistive Technology
FAQs on assistive technology.
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.
6 August 2025
Big changes in disability employment are coming
For those working in employment support services or supporting NDIS clients to achieve employment goals, big changes are coming later in 2025. Following a review of Disability Employment Services (DES) that has taken almost 4 years, the Federal Government is introducing a new specialist disability employment program called Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA).

5 August 2025
State and Territory Advisory Councils
State and Territory Advisory Councils are advisory councils of OTA members from across states and territories to bring voice to local and state-based issues affecting occupational therapists and communities. Advisory Councils provide pivotal intelligence to inform OTA of the opportunities, emerging issues, and changing landscape to enable OTA to be responsive to all of our members' needs, no matter where they reside.
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.
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.
15 July 2025
Foundational Supports for Children - OTA advice to governments paper
The Foundational Supports for Children – Advice and actions for governments document has been developed by Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) in close collaboration with the occupational therapy community.
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.
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.
3 July 2025
NDIA pricing advocacy update
OTA has continued our advocacy efforts this week including a range of significant meetings, leading to some important commitments from MPs and NDIA stakeholder.

19 June 2025
Connections submissions
Share your expertise with the OTA community. Submit your article to Connections magazine and connect with peers across the occupational therapy profession.

13 June 2025
NDIS Pricing Campaign
OTA needs your voice. The NDIA’s frozen pricing is unsustainable. We’re calling for fair funding now - before more OTs leave the workforce. Join the campaign.
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.

27 March 2025
Federal Election Marginal Seats
With the Federal Election now underway, this is a critical opportunity to ensure occupational therapy is prioritised by candidates and political parties

19 February 2025
Professional Supervision
Grounded in principles including reflective practice, self-directed learning, and critical feedback, professional supervision empowers supervisees to take control of their own learning and development, and provides a platform for self-directed growth, skill development, problem solving and wellbeing.

3 January 2025
OTA 2025 Federal Election Toolkit
OTA’s Federal Election Advocacy Toolkit provides everything you need to engage with local candidates and highlight our profession’s priorities for the 2025 Australian Federal Election.

10 December 2024
State-Based Issues
We advocate across Australian states and territories to advance the recognition of OTs and address known issues affecting OTs and the people the support.

2 December 2024
WA Advisory Council
Occupational Therapy Australia WA Advisory Council represents the interests and provides services to members affiliated with the state. The Advisory Council represents the membership and provides advice and support to the operations of the state.

2 December 2024
TAS Advisory Council
The Occupational Therapy Australia Tasmanian Advisory Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the State.

2 December 2024
NT Advisory Council
The Occupational Therapy Australia Northern Territory Advisory Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the state. The Advisory Council comprises OTA members from across the Territory who bring a diversity of skills and experience to the Association.