OT Week 2026
26 October – 1 November 2026 World OT Day: 27 October 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.
Get involved – Resources and Merchandise
Share your story
What does being an OT mean to you? Why do you think participation matters?
OT Week is about celebrating you and the difference you make.
We’d love to hear your personal OT story and learn what occupational therapy means to you. Whether you work in aged care, mental health, paediatrics, rehabilitation, disability or beyond, we want to hear about the moments, people and experiences that make being an OT meaningful to you.
How to get involved
Share your story
Email your story with us, along with a photo to info@otaus.com.au.
Your story may be featured across OTA’s communications and social media during OT Week.
Share your story for your chance to win! Everyone who submits a story will go in the draw to win one of five Carman’s gift bags valued at $55 each.
Share your OT Week celebrations
Planning something special for OT Week? We'd love to see how you're celebrating!
Whether you're hosting an event, getting together with your team, celebrating the profession or simply taking a moment to recognise the impact of occupational therapy, share it on social media and tag OTA so we can celebrate with you.
Let's make OT Week a celebration of the people, stories and moments that show why Participation Matters.
