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.

Foundations in Occupational Therapy Practice for Adult ADHD: A Neurodiversity-Affirming and Skills-based Approach

This interactive workshop equips occupational therapists with foundational knowledge and practical tools, grounded in current research and inclusive models of care to address and implement effective strategies for the significant occupational challenges adults with ADHD face across various life domains.

Introduction to Matrescence: OT perspective on the transition to motherhood

This interactive 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.

Working with older persons with intellectual disability - 11 NOV 26

The Working with Older People (Aged Care) Interest Group invites you to their November meeting

AI and Occupational Rehabilitation: Ongoing Opportunities, Applications, and Professional Responsibilities - 9 NOV 26

The Occupational Rehab & Work Interest Group invites you to their November meeting.

Therapeutic Goal Setting: Exploring hope and aspirations with SMART goals

This practical online workshop provides OTs with the skills and confidence to do goal setting differently. Starting with client hopes and aspirations, then translating those aspirations into measurable SMART goals that organisations require. The workshop will provide you with a clear framework for having richer goal-setting conversations, stronger therapeutic relationships and clients who are genuinely motivated to achieve.

Journal Article Review - 5 NOV 26

The SA Driving Interest Group invites you to their November meeting

Community Conversations: Wrap up your year working in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health OT - 4 NOV 26

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Interest Group invites you to their November meeting

Using MOHO to Inform Practice

This interactive session will explore the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) in a clear, accessible way. Through considering examples from diverse settings, you’ll discover how MOHO can deepen your understanding of clients, support assessment and guide therapy.

Policy and Advocacy update – 29 October 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including a forum for the Occupational Therapists group, the Thriving Kids implementation, and many more.

Policy and Advocacy update – 22 October 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the Child-safe practice in occupational therapy, indexation-based increases to the current Allied Health fee schedule, and many more.

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.

Policy and Advocacy update – 15 October 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the OTA's response to New Framework Planning and NDIS supports, Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Program updates, and many more.

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.

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.

Participation Matters

This OT Week, bring your team together, grab a cuppa and make time for a special conversation about something at the heart of occupational therapy: participation.

Thriving Kids: What does it mean for occupational therapists?

Following the Australian Government’s launch of Thriving Kids, many occupational therapists are considering what the changes mean for their work, the families they support, and the future of OT in this space. Explore what we know so far, what it means for OT practice, and practical steps you can take now to prepare for the changes ahead.

Policy and Advocacy update – 8 October 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIA update on claims for supports, OTA submission on NDIS access reform, and many more.

November Interest Groups 2026

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

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.

Neurological Practice Skills in Occupational Therapy

Boost your confidence and capability in neurological rehab with this practical six-part series. Across six 90 minute sessions, you’ll build essential assessment and clinical reasoning skills while exploring evidence-based interventions for motor, cognitive, sensory, visual and perceptual difficulties. Learn practical, ready-to-use strategies and gain insights to help you feel more confident and effective in neurological practice.

Policy and Advocacy update – 1 October 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including an update on Thriving Kids initiatives, funding changes for NDIS supports, and many more.

National Thriving Kids update

OTA ran the Thriving Kids update across Australia, with each state and territory developing locally tailored supports for children and their families.

World Mental Health Day 2026: Together We Thrive

Join Occupational Therapy Australia for World Mental Health Day 2026 and discover how occupational therapists support mental health, connection and meaningful participation.

OT Mental Health Forum 2026 - Thank You

See you at the OT Mental Health Forum 2026 in Canberra!

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.

Sylvia Docker Lectureship Award 2026

The Sylvia Docker Lectureship honours an occupational therapist who has made an outstanding and inspirational contribution to the profession through their practice, research, education or management.

CPD Spring Offering 2026

Whether you're looking to complete CPD at your own pace or learn with other OTs, there are flexible options to help you get organised and stay on track.

Connections Spring 2026 - references

Sylvia Docker Lectureship

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

Thank you for your participation!

Thank you for input in our workforce survey!

Social Media Day of Action

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