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.

Private Practice: Open Discussion & Peer Support - 30 SEP 2026

The Private Practice Interest Group invites you to their September Meeting

The PAIR Model as an implementation tool for Best Practice Framework/Principles in ECI - 28 SEP 26

The Paediatrics Interest Group invites you to their September meeting

OT Australia competency standards for Driver OTs - 24 SEP 26

The SA Driving Interest Group invites you to their September meeting

Neurodiversity Affirming Exploration of Sensory Experiences

This webinar explores how occupational therapists can support neurodivergent clients to understand and navigate their sensory experiences using neurodiversity-affirming approaches. You’ll learn when and how to use different sensory assessment tools, how to adapt them, and how to translate findings into meaningful strategies that enhance participation. Ideal for OTs wanting practical, respectful, and client-centred ways to work with sensory needs.

From Tests to Tasks: Evaluating Cognitive Capacity for Legal Defensibility - 23 SEP 26

The Medicolegal Interest Group invites you to their September Meeting

Keeping practice current without burning out - 22 SEP 26

The Central West NSW Interest Group invites you to their September meeting

Introduction to Arts Based Occupational Therapy

Build confidence in integrating expressive arts into psychosocial occupational therapy practice through practical, evidence-informed approaches that support engagement and meaningful participation.

OT Mental Health Forum 2026 - Thank You

Policy and Advocacy update – 17 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the controversial cap on allied health services for veterans, Fair Work Commission’s review, and many more.

Research Survey: The role of OT in pelvic exenteration

This study will focus on gathering qualitative information through semi-structured interviews with OTs who have experience working with adults who have had PE.

It’s time to talk about occupational therapy and dementia

Dementia Action Week (21–27 September) is an opportunity to raise awareness of dementia and highlight the vital role of occupational therapists in supporting everyday participation and independence.

Policy and Advocacy update – 10 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the updated Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2026-27, a call for members' input on Women’s Health, and many more.

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.

Don’t just count your CPD hours. Make them count.

Check your CPD progress and plan ahead before the 30 November Ahpra registration deadline.

OT Week 2026 Celebration Pack

Join the OT Week 2026 celebrations with our free resources!

October Interest Groups 2026

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

Policy and Advocacy update – 3 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIS survey extension, updates to the Inclusive Communities Fund, and many more.

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.

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.

Research Survey: Occupational Therapists' experiences assessing digital wellbeing

To understand occupational therapists’ experiences assessing children’s digital wellbeing.

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.

Policy and Advocacy update – 27 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including TAC recommendations for complex injuries, the Thriving Kids call, and many more.

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.

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.

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.

Connections Spring 2026 - references

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

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.