2025-26 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

The 2025-26 Federal Budget presents a real opportunity for the Australian Government to commit to investing in the allied health workforce, improving the overall health system in particular critical sectors like disability, primary care, mental health and aged care. This commitment would enhance access to essential services and support the development of a more robust and sustainable healthcare infrastructure for all Australians.

2024-25 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

OTA has prepared a Pre-Budget Submission as part of its annual budget consultation process. OTA has identified five key areas for government attention in the 2024-2025 financial year, to support occupational therapists to improve the health and wellbeing of the Australian community. 

Are you coming to an Interest Group in March?

Did you know that OTA hosts specialised interest groups each month as one of your benefits of being a member? In March we have a wide range of interest groups and topics for you to choose from.

Announcing the 2025 Sylvia Docker Lectureship Recipient – Professor Mandy Stanley

Occupational Therapy Australia is proud to announce Professor Mandy Stanley as the recipient of the prestigious Sylvia Docker Award for 2025.

Privacy Policy

Occupational Therapy Australia values highly the strong relationships we have with our customers. The collection of data at Occupational Therapy Australia is being handled with full and proper respect for the privacy of our customers. The data we collect is handled sensitively, securely and with proper regard to privacy. Occupational Therapy Australia does not disclose, distribute or sell the data we collect from our clients to third parties.

New Resource: Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with People with Pain

OTA's new capability framework outlines the skills and knowledge occupational therapists can build to better understand the physical, psychological, environmental and societal factors that influence a person’s experience of pain.

Stronger Together. The New Face of OTA.

Today we unveil a bold new brand and member experience. The rebrand captures the inclusivity and connection that defines the profession and signifies Occupational Therapy Australia as the single, unifying connection point for occupational therapists across the country, and we are **Stronger Together**.

CEO Member Update December 2024

Hear from OTA CEO Samantha Hunter as she shares the latest updates on NDIS news, various policy and advocacy initiatives, upcoming events and the latest in CPD.

OTA Statement to Government Response to the Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission

Occupational Therapy Australia is incredibly disappointed that the Commonwealth Government has not moved to urgently address the parlous state of the veteran health system.

Western Australian Election

Western Australians will be heading to the ballot boxes on 8 March 2025. Ahead of the election, OTA wrote to political leaders to highlight critical challenges impacting the occupational therapy workforce and service delivery in the state.

New Aged Care Act

The Aged Care Bill 2024 was passed by Parliament on 25 November, incorporating additional amendments.

VicRoads: Peer Developed Testing Routes

A list of suggested driving test routes developed by occupational therapist driving assessors.

VicRoads: Testing Routes (2017-18)

A list of suggested driving test routes developed by OTA and VicRoads in 2017-18.

VicRoads: Testing Routes (2020)

A list of suggested driving test routes developed by OTA and VicRoads in 2020.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Record Keeping for Occupational Therapists

See the attachment below for this fact sheet by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Corporate Partner of Occupational Therapy Australia.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Professional risks & responsibilities - Professional liability

See the attachment below for this fact sheet by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Corporate Partner of Occupational Therapy Australia.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Professional risks & responsibilities - Privacy

See the attachment below for this fact sheet by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Corporate Partner of Occupational Therapy Australia.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Professional risks & responsibilities - Acting as an expert witness

See the attachment below for this fact sheet by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Corporate Partner of Occupational Therapy Australia.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Professional risks & responsibilities - Defensible documentation

See the attachment below for this fact sheet by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Corporate Partner of Occupational Therapy Australia.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers: Exposure to COVID-19 in the Course of Your Employment

See the attachment below for this fact sheet by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Corporate Partner of Occupational Therapy Australia.

DHAC: A New Model for Regulating Aged Care Consultation Paper No.1

This paper opens consultation with stakeholders to inform a new model for regulating aged care, which is referred to in this paper as the ‘Regulatory Model’. This paper is the first in a series of consultation papers that will develop the different components of the model in more detail.

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We are Australia’s peak membership body for occupational therapy. We represent over 30,000 occupational therapists across Australia to empower their professional lives.