Acquired Brain Injury: The OT role in supporting cognition, behaviour and participation

This practical and interactive 2-day workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest research in cognitive rehabilitation and behavior support approaches in the field of brain injury. You will gain a deep understanding of the critical role OTs play in supporting individuals with brain injuries, equipping you with the latest knowledge and skills to enhance your practice.

Pathological Demand Avoidance: Rethinking Demands - A Neuroaffirming Approach for OTs

Explore the complex profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) through a neuroaffirming occupational therapy lens. Gain insight into the lived experience of PDA in this practical and reflective 3- part workshop and learn how to adapt your practice to reduce anxiety and develop effective partnerships with PDA children and their caregivers.

Introduction to Matrescence: OT perspective on the transition to motherhood

This workshop introduces OTs to matrescence, the complex occupational transition into motherhood. Learn how to embed matrescence informed approaches into your existing role and enhance your ability to recognise and respond to the occupational, emotional and systemic dimensions of motherhood in everyday practice.

Complex Home Modifications

This one-day workshop focuses on deepening your skills in complex design principles, advanced knowledge of legislative requirements and documentation. Ideal for those supporting clients through the NDIS and other funding schemes. The workshop will equip you with the skills to justify modifications, solve design challenges, and produce high-quality, compliant reports.

Leading MDT Practice in Specialist Schools - 26 AUG 26

OTs in Schools Interest Group invites you to their August meeting

Post-diagnostic care and implementation of COPE - 26 AUG 26

The OT Dementia Interest Group invites you to their August meeting.

Welcome to the first National Driving Interest Group Meeting - 24 AUG 2026

The National Driving Interest Group invites you to their August meeting

Environmental Home Modifications – The Basics

This two-day practical workshop equips occupational therapists with foundational skills in environmental modifications, focusing on measurement, design, clinical reasoning, and client-centred approaches. Participants will gain hands-on experience, learn to apply legislation and best practices, and build confidence in designing and documenting home modifications.

Challenge your thinking and strengthen your practice with two major OT learning events this spring

Take your OT practice further this October & November with OT Mental Health Forum and CPD Empower Adelaide. Read more.

Guide to making a submission to the DVA Annual Report inquiry

OTA is preparing a submission to the inquiry into the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) 2024–25 Annual Report.

Policy and Advocacy update – 20 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the date the NDIS survey closes, the aged care assessments, and many more.

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

Australian OTs’ views on virtual reality for home transition.

Understanding safe moving and handling practices for people with disabilities

This course introduces a practical model for understanding necessary and unnecessary moving and handling when supporting people with disabilities, and applies it across weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing care tasks using safe patient handling principles. Participants will learn how to assess complex care tasks, guide care staff in safe techniques, and translate this knowledge into effective interventions, training, and clear safe work procedures for real-world situations.

Policy and Advocacy update – 13 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the last call to complete the NDIS survey, the Thriving Kids initiative, and many more.

Board Director Nominees 2026

We are pleased to announce your Board Director Nominees for 2026. Cast your vote now!

Policy and Advocacy update – 6 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including supports that'll benefit NDIS beneficiary, NDIS Amendment Bill, and many more.

September Interest Groups 2026

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our September Interest Groups.

Connections Spring 2026 - references

Policy and Advocacy update – 30 July 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including OTA to represent the profession to Senate Inquiry on NDIS Amendment Bill, NSW Thriving Kids petition, and many more.

FASD and the 4As: Awareness, Assessment, Action & Advocacy for OTs

This practical three-part workshop equips occupational therapists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across the lifespan. Through lived experience perspectives, evidence-informed learning, and guided practice reflection, participants will develop FASD-informed assessment, intervention, and advocacy approaches that can be integrated into their OT practice.

Policy and Advocacy update – 23 July 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the update on Commonwealth Prac Payment, NSW Thriving Kids petition, and many more.

Occupational therapy students to receive Commonwealth Prac Payment

Government expands Commonwealth Prac Payment to include OT students.

Sylvia Docker Lectureship Award

The purpose of the lecture is to honour an occupational therapist who has made an outstanding and inspirational contribution to the profession in their area of practice, research, education or management.

Generative AI in OT practice Interest Group

This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in the area of Generative AI.

Mastering generative AI: Advanced tools & techniques for OTs

This advanced workshop is for OTs who are already confident with the basics of generative AI and are ready to explore more sophisticated tools and real-world applications to support and streamline their work.

Getting started with generative AI: A beginner’s guide for OTs

A practical, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help occupational therapists confidently get started with generative AI and apply it safely and effectively in everyday practice.

Thriving Kids Need OTs

OTA Submission: Psychosocial supports advice and actions for Government

OTA established an Expert Advisory Group for Psychosocial Foundational Supports (EAG), comprising twenty highly experienced occupational therapists working across a range of public, non-government and private psychosocial services.

Getting job ready with Clare Jones, Director at MediRecruit

Get job-ready with practical career insights, application tips, and interview advice from Clare Jones at MediRecruit.

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.

Thank you for your participation!

Thank you for input in our workforce survey!

Social Media Day of Action

Tools to assist your CPD planning

By planning your CPD early, you’ll feel confident, organised and ready to make the most of the year ahead.

Australian competency standards for OT driver assessors 2026

A comprehensive guide to the standards which represent the knowledge, skills, and attributes which the profession considers necessary for driver trained occupational therapists to provide quality assessment and rehabilitation service for drivers with functional impairments.

Professional Supervision Framework - All appendices

As part of OTA's new Professional Supervision Framework, additional tools and resources have been developed to assist in your supervision journey.

Digital Health Hub

Digital health is now a core part of how care is delivered across Australia and an increasingly important part of occupational therapy practice.

Connections Winter 2026 - references

No OTs, No NDIS 

No OTs, No NDIS is a OTA campaign responding to NDIS reforms that are limiting access to essential occupational therapy supports and impacting participants, families and communities.

HR Support

Our new HR partner – HR Advice Online – offers a wide range of resources to support members in navigating the contemporary workplace.

OTA Policy Submissions

OTA’s submissions represent the collective expertise, experience, and perspectives of occupational therapists across Australia, with the goal of advancing the profession across the diverse sectors in which OTs work.