11 March 2025
Connections Autumn 2023
Read Connections Autumn 2023 edition here.
11 March 2025
Connections Winter 2023
Read Connections Winter 2023 edition here.
11 March 2025
Connections Spring 2023
Read Connections Spring 2023 edition here.
11 March 2025
Connections Summer 2023
Read Connections Summer 2023 edition here.
11 March 2025
Connections Autumn 2024
Read Connections Autumn 2024 edition here.
10 March 2025
Announcing the 2025 Sylvia Docker Lectureship Recipient – Professor Mandy Stanley
Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to announce Professor Mandy Stanley as the recipient of the prestigious Sylvia Docker Award for 2025.

5 March 2025
Privacy Policy
Occupational Therapy Australia values highly the strong relationships we have with our customers. The collection of data at Occupational Therapy Australia is being handled with full and proper respect for the privacy of our customers. The data we collect is handled sensitively, securely and with proper regard to privacy. Occupational Therapy Australia does not disclose, distribute or sell the data we collect from our clients to third parties.
4 March 2025
OTA Submission: Aged Care Rules on the Residential Care Service
OTA was invited to meet with the Department of Health and Aged Care to discuss our submission to the Aged Care Rules on the Residential Care Service list. The Chief OT, Michelle Oliver and senior OTA policy staff met with the Department on Monday 3 March.
4 March 2025
OTA's 2025 Federal Election Playbook
The OTA 2025 Federal Election Playbook is a key resource for OTA members, OTs, supporters of the profession, and government officials seeking to understand and shape policies that impact healthcare, disability, aged care, mental health, veteran care and workforce planning from the perspective of the occupational therapy profession.
3 March 2025
Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Jurisdictional Differences Guide 2024
The information provided in this guide has been developed by the OTA National Driving Taskforce to help occupational therapy driver assessors (OTDAs) navigate the legislation, regulations, and guidelines relevant to driving assessment and rehabilitation in their jurisdictions. It is solely for the use of Occupational Therapy Australia and its members.
3 March 2025
Announcing OTA's Federal Election Advocacy Toolkit
With the 2025 Federal Election fast approaching, now is the time to advocate for occupational therapy. OTA’s Federal Election Advocacy Toolkit provides everything you need to engage with local candidates and highlight our profession’s priorities.
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.
26 February 2025
OTA's 2025 Federal Election Statement
The 2025 Federal Election is a critical opportunity to invest in the allied health workforce and strengthen healthcare services. This Statement outlines 27 strategic calls to action essential for addressing pressing issues. A detailed breakdown of each ask is available in OTA’s 2025 Federal Election Playbook.
26 February 2025
Connections Winter 2024
Read Connections Winter 2024 edition here.
25 February 2025
American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT)
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) is an official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which represents the professional interests and concerns of nearly 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students. The primary mission of AJOT is to publish research examining the effectiveness and efficiency of occupational therapy practice so that occupational therapy professionals can make informed, evidence-based decisions about best practice.
24 February 2025
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (AOTJ)
The Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (AOTJ) is a leading international publication presenting influential and innovative scholarship and research relevant to occupational therapy. The journal is the official research publication of the peak membership body, Occupational Therapy Australia.

24 February 2025
Terms and Conditions
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19 February 2025
Help for members Digital Transformation and OTA Connect
Help for members through OTAs Digital Transformation.
12 February 2025
Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with People with Pain
Occupational Therapists are uniquely placed to support clients who are experiencing acute or persistent pain by applying a holistic approach to assessment and therapeutic interventions that are focused on enhancing engagement and participation in meaningful occupation. Occupational therapists play a key role in multidisciplinary teams working in pain management across a range of settings from inpatient and sub-acute settings to specialist pain clinics, community rehabilitation centres, return to work programs, aged care settings and private practice, bringing an understanding of the physical, psychological, environmental and societal factors that influence a person’s experience of pain.
12 February 2025
Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Children, Young People and Families
The Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Children, Young People and Families proposes a set of key capabilities (knowledge, skills and attitudes) for occupational therapists working across a range of service settings. The framework recognises that paediatric practice is within the scope of all registered occupational therapists.
12 February 2025
Mental Health Capability Framework
The mental health capability framework proposes a series of capabilities that occupational therapists practising in mental health settings should seek to achieve at different career stages.

18 December 2024
2025 Tina Champagne Webinars
After a sell-out national tour in June 2024, Occupational Therapy Australia is delighted to announce that world-renowned occupational therapist, Dr. Tina Champagne will be bringing back her expertise in Sensory Modulation, this time in the format of 7 live, 1-hour Webinars based on her Sensory Modulation Program.
18 December 2024
OTA National Conference and Exhibition 2025

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.
22 October 2024
Update your mobile number
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3 October 2024
Team and Governance
OTA is led by a team of dedicated professionals who seek to protect and progress the profession.

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.