Stronger Together. 2025 Federal Election Toolkit
OTA’s 2025 Federal Election Advocacy Toolkit gives you everything you need to engage with local candidates and highlight the key priorities for our profession ahead of the 2025 Federal Election. The toolkit includes practical resources to help you advocate effectively and share your experiences directly with candidates—while joining our 31,000-strong OT community. This Federal Election, we are Stronger Together. Follow OTA’s Four-Step Advocacy Plan.
Step One: Read the 2025 Federal Election Statement
Start by understanding OTA's 27 calls to action across workforce, disability, mental health, aged care, primary care, and veterans' services. These priorities were developed with OTA members and reflect both challenges and opportunities within the current federal policy landscape.
Step Two: Download the Federal Election Playbook
The Playbook provides a detailed breakdown of each call to action, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the key issues and prepare your messages ahead of meetings with candidates.
Step Three: Contact Your Local Candidates via Do-Gooder
We have set-up a unique advocacy tool that allows you to write your local member as part of OTA's coordinated advocacy efforts. Click the link and learn more about the campaign and the Do Gooder platform.
Step Four: Prepare for Your Meeting with Your Local Member
Our Meeting with Your Local Candidates Guide provides practical tips on structuring your conversation, presenting key issues, and following up. It includes an editable speaking template to help you feel confident in your discussions. Don’t forget to fill out the feedback survey in the guide after your meeting.
Attend the Member Forum this 21 March
OTA is hosting a Members Forum on Friday 21 March—your opportunity to learn more about using the toolkit, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other OTs advocating across Australia.
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