17 September 2025
When compliance hurts: Rethinking OT for children with PDA
When compliance hurts: Rethinking occupational therapy for children with PDA
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.