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.

OT Week 2026 Celebration Pack

Join the OT Week 2026 celebrations with our free resources!

October Interest Groups 2026

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our October Interest Groups.

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.

Sylvia Docker Lectureship Award 2026

The Sylvia Docker Lectureship honours an occupational therapist who has made an outstanding and inspirational contribution to the profession through their practice, research, education or management.

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.

September Interest Groups 2026

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our September Interest Groups.

Connections Spring 2026 - references

Policy and Advocacy update – 30 July 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including OTA to represent the profession to Senate Inquiry on NDIS Amendment Bill, NSW Thriving Kids petition, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 23 July 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the update on Commonwealth Prac Payment, NSW Thriving Kids petition, and many more.

Australian competency standards for OT driver assessors 2026

A comprehensive guide to the standards which represent the knowledge, skills, and attributes which the profession considers necessary for driver trained occupational therapists to provide quality assessment and rehabilitation service for drivers with functional impairments.

NDIS Amendment Bill 2026 - OTA Submission

OTA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.

Connections Winter 2026 - references

Thriving Kids initiative - May 2026

This document is intended to be a live document that outlines OTA's policy positions and recommendations for Governments as the Thriving Kids Initiative is developed and rolled out.

Normal life is being disrupted (again): Navigating disruption in a changing world (2026)

Normal life is being disrupted (again) is a practical, easy-to-use guide designed for immediate application in clinical and community settings.

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.

Submission: National Disability Insurance Agency | 2026 Annual Pricing Review Consultation

Occupational Therapy Australia calls for a decisive pricing adjustment to stabilise and strengthen the occupational therapy market under the NDIS. Read for more.

OTA Submission: Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee review of the Aged Care Rules

OTA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this review and to bring to the Committee’s attention a number of concerning aspects of funding arrangements under the new Support at Home program.

OTA Leadership Program 2026

Step into your next chapter as a leader. Join OTA’s 2026 Leadership Program with Donna Markham OAM to grow your confidence, clarity and influence.

OT Week 2026

OT Week is our annual celebration of the extraordinary impact occupational therapists make every day. This year’s theme, Participation Matters, puts a spotlight on one of the foundations of occupational therapy – the understanding that being able to participate in life is fundamental to our health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

OTA Submission to the Qld Mental Health Select Committee | Mental health outcomes for Queenslanders

OTA provided a submission to the Qld Mental Health Select Committee on their Inquiry into the opportunities to improve mental health outcomes for Queenslanders.

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.