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Strengthening Member Workplace Support With New Hr Partnership V2

29 April 2026

Strengthening member workplace support with new HR partnership

Workplace issues can be complex, so OTA members get clear, practical advice from experts who understand the sector.

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5 February 2026

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - Call for Editorial Board Members

The Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (AOTJ), the official research publication of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA), invites expressions of interest from OTA members for positions on its Editorial Board.

Member-only resource: Crisis and Disaster Response for Occupational Therapists

13 January 2026

Member-only resource: Crisis and Disaster Response for Occupational Therapists

OTA’s Crisis and Disaster Response for Occupational Therapists resource, available exclusively to members, provides practical, evidence-informed guidance across the Prepare, Respond and Recover phases of disaster management.

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17 December 2025

CEO Member Update - December 2025

OTA CEO Samantha Hunter shares an end-of-year message for the OTA community, reflecting on the year that was including important progress on reconciliation, the wide range of events and resources that strengthened connection across the profession, and national policy reforms with far-reaching impact.

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26 February 2025

CEO Member Update February 2025

OTA CEO Samantha Hunter shares the latest updates on the outlook for Federal Election, her recent round table discussion with Senator Jordan Steele-John and WA members, capability framework announcements, and the use of AI in practice and how this technology may support, challenge and redefine aspects of the profession.