Continence Fundamentals for OTs working with Older Adults

This session supports occupational therapists working with older adults to build confidence in continence care through evidence-informed strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical tools for assessment, intervention, and communication.

Neurodiversity-Affirming and Trauma-Informed Occupational Therapy

This workshop explores what it truly means to practise in a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed way, moving beyond buzzwords into meaningful application. Led by an OT with lived experience of neurodivergence, this session creates space to unpack key principles and set practical steps for more inclusive, supportive practice.

Complex Home Modifications

This one-day workshop is 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.

OTA Member Forum – DVA Update

This free Member Forum will include a presentation by staff from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) on recent changes impacting allied health DVA providers and work to implement the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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.

CPD EMPOWER: Relational OT Practice - Infant Mental Health and the Parent-Child Connection

This workshop introduces occupational therapists to the principles of infant mental health and how these can be applied in day-to-day practice. Focusing on the parent–child relationship, the session explores how attachment, co-regulation and reflective functioning can shape assessment and intervention. Participants will gain practical strategies for using a relational approach when working with children and families in paediatric and mental health settings.

CPD EMPOWER: Understanding Pain - A Regulation and Sensory-Informed Approach to Pain in OT

Pain is a feature across countless clinical presentations, yet managing it effectively can be complex. This practical, face-to-face workshop is designed for occupational therapists at all career stages and across diverse practice areas, offering a fresh lens on understanding pain and the self in a complex sensory world. Through the integration of sensory processing, regulation strategies, and Polyvagal Theory you’ll build confidence in applying theory to real-world clinical scenarios. Whether you're refining foundational knowledge or deepening advanced practice, this workshop will expand your therapeutic toolkit.

CPD EMPOWER: Assistance Animals in Occupational Therapy Practice

This workshop supports occupational therapists to grow their knowledge and skills in assistance animals, exploring key legislation, clinical reasoning, ethical considerations, current research, assessment processes, documentation, and collaborative practices.

Trauma Informed Care Interest Group - 10 NOV 25

The Trauma Informed Care Interest Group invites you to their November meeting

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.

CPD Learning Hub

Access a library of expert-led content, anywhere, anytime. Our OnDemand Learning ensures professional development is easy to access and cost-effective.

The power of connection: Why CPD Empower delivers more than learning

OTA Chief Occupational Therapist Michelle Oliver reflects on why CPD is so important, not only for staying current in our field, but for reigniting that sense of purpose and professional pride that brought many of us to occupational therapy in the first place.

Step into a CPD experience designed to move you forward

Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to present CPD Empower – a national CPD event series designed to advance your practice and supercharge your professional growth.

CPD Empower

Face-to-face CPD workshops for OTs in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Choose your stream, earn CPD hours, and build skills in specialist practice areas.

Is your CPD on track?

We all know CPD is an important part of evolving as an OT but it can be tricky to find the time. To meet Ahpra registration requirements, all OTs must complete at least 20 hours of CPD each year by 30 November. If you need a little help to get your CPD on track, we have options to suit any schedule, from live workshops and events to self-directed learning.

Our top 5 CPD on-demand!

Have you ever wondered what other OTs do for their professional development? And to meet their Ahpra CPD standards? We've put together our top 5 most popular CPD on-demand to give you some inspiration: 1. Functional Cognition Explained 2. Talking Toileting: Series 1 & 2 3. Sensory Approaches in OT Clinical Practice 4. Palliative Care E-Learning Modules 5. Mental Health Foundation Modules Need something to suit your busy schedule? Explore our affordable, on-demand CPD library.

FAQ: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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Our evidence-based CPD and events will prepare you for every situation and empower you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your practice. We offer learning opportunities across all practice areas and levels of experience.

Mental Health Endorsement - CPD & Supervision Summary

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CPD and Events

Our evidence-based CPD and events will prepare you for every situation and empower you with the skills and knowledge to excel in your practice. We offer learning opportunities across all practice areas and levels of experience.