Psychosocial Practice v Mental Health OT

Learn more about the distinction between psychosocial practice and mental health occupational therapy.

What is Mental Health OT?

Learn more about how mental health occupational therapists support people with complex mental health diagnoses.

Maintaining Mental Health Endorsement

Endorsed occupational therapists must continue to meet a minimum threshold of supervision, CPD and other requirements to maintain endorsement. Learn more.

Advancing the use of telehealth technology for older people

Advancing the use of telehealth technology by occupational therapists to provide home safety risk assessments for community dwelling older people.

Policy and Advocacy update - 25 September 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

Advocacy and policy update for 7 August 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including Aged Care Indicative Pricing, Medicare Benefits, WorkCover WA updates and more.

Advocating for improved access to occupational therapy services through Medicare

OTA is calling for better access to Medicare funded OT services for those with chronic conditions.

FAQ: Setting Up a Professional Practice

Frequently asked questions about setting up a professional practice.

Mental Health Endorsement Application Process

Download the application form, statutory declaration and application guide here.

Medicare Compliance and Mental Health OT

Learn more about the Medicare requirements for participating in the BAMH Initiative.

Mental Health Endorsement Audit Process

Learn what the audit process involves and access templates if you are participating in the audit.

Mental Health Endorsement Eligibility Requirements

Learn more about what is required to become endorsed through OTA’s Mental Health Endorsement Program.

Medicare Overview for Occupational Therapists

This document is intended to support practitioners to understand the Medicare programs available to occupational therapists, their eligibility requirements including endorsement, any treatment guidelines associated with each, and where to find additional information.

Aon: Notifying of an incident that could lead to a claim - Claim Made Policies

OTA is pleased to present this member-only webinar from Aon, the preferred insurance broker to Occupational Therapy Australia. Learn about notifying of an incident that could lead to a claim - claim made policies here.