Policy and Advocacy update – 1 October 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including an update on Thriving Kids initiatives, funding changes for NDIS supports, and many more.

National Thriving Kids update

OTA ran the Thriving Kids update across Australia, with each state and territory developing locally tailored supports for children and their families.

Policy and Advocacy update – 24 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including an update on SA mental health clinician recognition, the Thriving Kids roll-out date, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 17 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the controversial cap on allied health services for veterans, Fair Work Commission’s review, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 10 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the updated Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2026-27, a call for members' input on Women’s Health, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 3 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIS survey extension, updates to the Inclusive Communities Fund, and many more.

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.

Policy and Advocacy update – 20 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the date the NDIS survey closes, the aged care assessments, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 13 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the last call to complete the NDIS survey, the Thriving Kids initiative, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 6 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including supports that'll benefit NDIS beneficiary, NDIS Amendment Bill, and many more.

Member Update: Aged care reform implementation (March 2026)

Watch the recorded updates on the implementation of aged care sector reforms that commenced on 1 November 2025.

VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Consumers

A comprehensive guide for consumers has been developed by the Department of Transport with input from topic experts and other stakeholders.

VicRoads: Motorised Mobility Devices - Resources for Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to collaborate with Road Safety Victoria (Department of Transport) and other community, health, disability and industry stakeholders to bring these valuable resources to our members. The resources aim to equip OTs to deliver consistent evidence-based care for users of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs, and to engage with other health professionals and agencies to optimise outcomes for clients and their families. Each year, over 1,000 Australians are admitted to hospital due to incidents involving mobility scooters. Road safety issues are critical to consider in assessment, training and monitoring for both the user and other community members.

VicRoads: Peer developed testing routes

A list of suggested driving test routes developed by occupational therapist driving assessors.

VicRoads: Testing Routes (2017-18)

A list of suggested driving test routes developed by OTA and VicRoads in 2017-18.

VicRoads: Occupational Therapy Driving Test Toolkit

A collection of resources to assist OT driver assessors.

VicRoads: Road Safety Victoria -Occupational Therapy Driving Test Webinar Series (2020)

This 3 part series in completing on road driving assessments in Victoria were developed as part of a VicRoads and Road Safety Victoria Department of Transport project.

VicRoads: Occupational Therapy Driving Test - Assessment Manual (March 2018)

This manual has been compiled by VicRoads to provide OT driver assessors with clear and precise guidance on VicRoads criteria for testing whether a person is able to drive safely, legally and independently and meets the requirements for a Victorian licence, detailed guidance on the type and number of driving tasks that should be included in a licence test route and where in the route they should occur, and additional information concerning testing procedures.

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