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8 October 2026

Research Study: Occupational therapy practice with children who have complex needs

This study aims to better understand how occupational therapists work with children five years of age and under with complex needs here in Australia.

Research Survey the Role of Ot in Pelvic Exenteration

17 September 2026

Research Survey: The role of OT in pelvic exenteration

This study will focus on gathering qualitative information through semi-structured interviews with OTs who have experience working with adults who have had PE.

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30 August 2026

Research Survey: Occupational Therapists' experiences assessing digital wellbeing

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

Virtual Reality for Hospital to Home Transitions After Brain Injury

19 August 2026

Research Study: Virtual reality for hospital-to-home transitions after brain injury

Australian OTs’ views on virtual reality for home transition.

Research Survey Ot Perspectives on Sleep in Workplace Rehabilitation

20 July 2026

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.

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13 July 2026

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.

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1 July 2026

Research Study: Immersive VR shopping tool for IADL training

This study aims to evaluate the acceptability, usability, and feasibility of a custom-made, fully immersive Virtual Reality (VR) shopping tool (ShopWell VR) for the assessment and training of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) across different population groups.

Immersive Vr in Australian Occupational Therapy Practice

15 June 2026

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.

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