17 September 2025

When compliance hurts: Rethinking OT for children with PDA

When compliance hurts: Rethinking occupational therapy for children with PDA

Learning that sets the standard for OTs Working with Children, Young People & Families

4 September 2025

Learning that sets the standard for OTs Working with Children, Young People & Families

Every occupational therapist deserves to feel confident in their practice – this is especially true for foundational practitioners, whether they are new to the profession, returning after a break from practice, or moving into a new area of practice.

Breaking: Major government announcement on new children’s early intervention services

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.

Consultation on Foundational Supports for children with developmental concern, delay and/or disability and their families, carers and kin

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.

Foundational Supports for Children - OTA advice to governments paper

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.

Submission: Select Committee on Foundational and Disability Supports Available For Children and Young People In New South Wales

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.

Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Children, Young People and Families

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.

Reminder - SIRA’s new Allied Health Treatment Request form

11 February 2025

Reminder - SIRA’s new Allied Health Treatment Request form

SIRA released the new Allied Health Treatment Request (AHTR) form which replaces the Allied Health Recovery Request (AHRR). Click now to submit request.

SIRA - Allied Health Treatment Request Transition Period Extended

10 February 2025

SIRA - Allied Health Treatment Request Transition Period Extended

SIRA has extended the transition period to allow requests using either the Allied Health Recovery Request or the Allied Health Treatment Request (AHTR) until 16 February 2024.