28 October 2025
New Editor-in-Chief Appointed for the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
Occupational Therapy Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of **Professor Angus Buchanan** as the next Editor-in-Chief of the *Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (AOTJ)*.
15 October 2025
Connections Spring 2025
Read Connections Spring 2025 edition here.
15 October 2025
The Future of Early Childhood Intervention – with Jacqui Barfoot
families, this is one workshop you simply cannot miss. OTA’s CPD Empower series proudly presents Connect Play Learn: Using the PAIR Model to Integrate Relational Approaches in Early Childhood Intervention, delivered by the innovative and down-to-earth Dr Jacqui Barfoot.
8 October 2025
Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with Older People (Aged Care)
The Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Older People (Aged Care) proposes a series of capabilities (knowledge, skills and attitudes) for occupational therapists practising across different aged care settings and support structures. The framework acknowledges that aged care is a complex and multifaceted area of clinical practice and is within the scope of all registered occupational therapists.
5 October 2025
World Mental Health Day 2025 – Connect with Your Community
Occupational therapists play a vital role in mental health – supporting people to engage in meaningful activities, build resilience, and stay connected.
30 September 2025
Rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD
This study aims to consult with consumers, carers and clinicians to identify which domains of daily living functioning are a priority in rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD.

25 September 2025
CPD Learning Hub
Access a library of expert-led content, anywhere, anytime. Our OnDemand Learning ensures professional development is easy to access and cost-effective.
25 September 2025
Occupational therapist perspectives on their role in supporting people with eating disorders
The purpose of this research project is to better understand the occupational therapy role with people with eating disorders.
24 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update - 25 September 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.
17 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update - 19 September 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including OTA priorities ahead of the South Australian election, support for new OT graduates, and many more.
17 September 2025
When compliance hurts: Rethinking OT for children with PDA
When compliance hurts: Rethinking occupational therapy for children with PDA
11 September 2025
OTA steps up national advocacy in Canberra and Sydney
Last week, OTA ramped up our national advocacy efforts, with our Chief Executive Officer and Head of Policy & Advocacy meeting federal politicians and sector representatives in Canberra and Sydney.
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.

7 July 2025
CPD Empower
Face-to-face CPD workshops for OTs in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Choose your stream, earn CPD hours, and build skills in specialist practice areas.
8 May 2025
FAQ: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
See our FAQ on Continuing Professional Development.
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.
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.
19 March 2025
Working with Interpreters: A Guide for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists should engage credentialed interpreters to communicate complex or technical information to clients with limited or no English language proficiency.

3 March 2025
Search all CPD & Events
Our evidence-based CPD and events will prepare you for every situation and empower you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your practice. We offer learning opportunities across all practice areas and levels of experience.
27 February 2025
Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary
Download the Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary form here.
26 February 2025
British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT)
The British Journal of Occupational Therapy (BJOT) provides researchers and practitioners with the means to access, share and guide the implementation of knowledge and evidence. As the official academic journal of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, the BJOT aims to be the publication of choice for authors to publish research that advances knowledge in research, practice, education, and management in occupational therapy.
26 February 2025
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy
The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy fosters advancement and growth in occupational therapy scholarship. The journal provides a forum for leading-edge occupational therapy scholarship that advances theory, practice, research, and policy.

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.
22 October 2024
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3 October 2024
CPD and Events
Our evidence-based CPD and events will prepare you for every situation and empower you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your practice. We offer learning opportunities across all practice areas and levels of experience.

10 August 2024
Partner with Us
Occupational Therapy Australia is the peak membership body for occupational therapy. We support over 30,000 occupational therapists across Australia. We understand that our audience of passionate and engaged professionals is vital to the growth of many businesses and we invite you to explore the targeted opportunities across partnership, advertising and event sponsorship packages to help increase brand awareness and drive growth. Opportunities are available across all OTA events and publications.

10 August 2024
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