Association Membership

Our Members are Our Most Important Asset

Occupational Therapy Australia is the peak body representing & advocating on behalf of occupational therapists.

By joining Occupational Therapy Australia you gain access to a range of products and services both locally and interstate that assist in supporting your career and ongoing professional development.

To be a member of the Association you must:

  • be a graduate of an Australian occupational therapy education program recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or be a graduate of a non-Australian occupational therapy education program recognised by WFOT who has complied with requirements to practice occupational therapy in Australia as determined by the Occupational Therapy Council (previously COTRB); and
  • adhere to and comply with the Occupational Therapy Australia Code of Ethics; and
  • agree to continuing participation in your own professional development.

Benefits of Membership


Occupational Therapy Australia is pleased to offer you access to valuable services and resources, which have been created to assist in supporting your career and ongoing professional development.

Standards of Practice

  • Code of Ethics.
  • National Competency Standards for Entry Level Occupational Therapists.
  • National Competency Standards for Occupational Therapists working in Mental Health.
  • National and World Federation of Occupational Therapists Accreditation of Australian Occupational Therapy Programs.
  • Support from experts via the MentorLink program.

Professional Development

  • Online PD tracker automatically tracks every piece of professional development you undertake with us, as well as providing you with a facility to record PD that you complete with other providers.
  • ASD Online learning package.
  • Accreditation Occupational Therapist Program.
  • Member rates to all Occupational Therapy Australia professional development events and conferences.
  • Access to Specialty Interest Groups and Community of Practice Online Forums.

Stay Connected

  • Subscription to the highly-regarded, peer-reviewed Australian Occupational Therapy Journal.
  • Free access to the American, British, Canadian & New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy.
  • Subscription to the bi-monthly Connections magazine.
  • Monthly email newsletter.
  • Website, Facebook and Twitter Alerts.

Promotion of the Profession

  • Eligibility for National Awards and Prizes.
  • Making presentations at various relevant conferences and seminars.
  • Distributing press releases to the media.
  • Generating and distributing information flyers.
  • Staging OT Week activities across Australia.

Third Party Benefits

  • Discounted AON professional indemnity insurance.
  • Membership of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
  • Ambassador Card - A lifestyle and leisure discount programme
  • Accor Away on Business Programme - 10% OFF Accommodation around the world