Research Survey: Occupational Therapists' experiences assessing digital wellbeing

To understand occupational therapists’ experiences assessing children’s digital wellbeing.

Policy and Advocacy update – 27 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including TAC recommendations for complex injuries, the Thriving Kids call, and many more.

Research Survey: Home and community visiting safe practices

The survey aims to explore Occupational Therapists’ experiences of personal safety during home and community visits, including the types of safety concerns experienced and their impact on practice.

Research Survey: OT perspectives on sleep in workplace rehabilitation

This study aims to investigate how occupational therapists assess and address sleep within the workplace rehabilitation setting.

Research Survey: Allied health perspectives on digital health in South Australia

This research project explores the perspectives of allied health professionals on digital health services in South Australia or previously worked in South Australia.

Policy and Advocacy update – 9 July 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the changes in NDIS Amendment Bill, Thriving Kids advocacy update, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 2 July 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIS Amendment Bill update, NDIA integrity checks on older claims, and many more.

Research Survey: Immersive VR in Australian occupational therapy practice

To develop best practice guidance and resources to support occupational therapists to implement immersive virtual reality (iVR) into hospital-based practice.

Policy and Advocacy update – 4 June 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including VIC Disability and Autism Plan, NDIS Amendment Bill and many more.

Research Survey: OT perspectives on sensory-based care for older adults

This international survey will help identify common practice patterns, gaps, and needs, thereby contributing to enhanced evidence-informed practice and policy.

Occupational Therapy National Workforce Data Report (2023)

In 2023 OTA commissioned a significant workforce development project which aimed to formulate a workforce development plan in partnership with the occupational therapy profession. This report provides details of the data analysis that was provided to OTA. This analysis was prepared for the purpose of understanding the key trends across the Occupational Therapy (OT) workforce for the development of the Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Workforce Plan.

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