Resources

OTA Submission: Future of Funded DVA Allied Health Treatment

OTA recommends a system to support professional judgement, measure meaningful outcomes, and direction of resources to help veterans remain safe, independent and engaged.

OTA Submission: New framework planning and NDIS supports

OTA supports new framework planning’s goals of a fairer, more consistent and sustainable NDIS. However, the draft rules do not directly assess or transparently cost therapeutic need.

OTA Submission: NDIS Access Reform

OTA supports the Department's move to a more consistent, evidence-based NDIS access process. Drawing on the clinical expertise of occupational therapists, this submission makes 27 recommendations across six areas: guiding principles, decision-making design, administrative burden, diverse cohorts, permanence and transition.

NDIS reforms submission guidelines

A practical guide to help occupational therapists understand the NDIS reforms and make informed submissions, highlighting the potential impacts on OT practice, participants and access to essential services.

OT Week 2026 Celebration Pack

Join the OT Week 2026 celebrations with our free resources!

Assistive Technology in Support at Home

In this webinar, Occupational Therapy Australia explores the implementation of the new Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Pathway under Support at Home. This webinar examines key policy and operational changes, emerging implementation issues, and what the first eight months have revealed for occupational therapists, older people, and service providers.

Accessing OTA Connect – member guide

Discover how to make the most of your OTA Connect member-only tools, resources, and support with these video guides.

Short Course: Safe and effective AI use in OT practice

This short 15-minute course expands on Safe AI use in OT practice. It covers the types of AI being used in OT practice, how to implement AI use, regulation of AI tools, and how to ensure you are meeting your professional obligations.