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.

Cognitive training and rehabilitation for people with dementia

This practical, evidence-informed workshop equips occupational therapists with the knowledge and strategies to implement cognitive training and rehabilitation approaches for people living with dementia, using real-world case scenarios to build clinical confidence and skills.

Trauma-informed workplaces and HR/People and Culture - 17 AUG 26

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

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.

Elevate Your OT Practice with Generative AI: Intermediate Workshop

An interactive, intermediate-level workshop for occupational therapists ready to build on their existing generative AI knowledge and refine use of tools, prompting techniques and clinical applications.

An OT functional cognitive approach to behaviour support

This session explores how occupational therapists can use a functional cognitive lens to understand changed behaviour in dementia and apply evidence-based, person-centred behaviour support strategies.

FASD and the 4As: Awareness, Assessment, Action & Advocacy for OTs

This practical three-part workshop equips occupational therapists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) across the lifespan. Through lived experience perspectives, evidence-informed learning, and guided practice reflection, participants will develop FASD-informed assessment, intervention, and advocacy approaches that can be integrated into their OT practice.

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.

Trauma Informed Practice in Different Environments - 22 JUN 26

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

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.

About OTA’s CPD & Events

Learn from leading clinicians and academics while earning CPD hours to meet Ahpra requirements. Every completed activity is automatically recorded in your OTA CPD Tracker, with certificates included.

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.

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.

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.