Submission: Select Committee on Foundational and Disability Supports Available For Children and Young People In New South Wales

OTA welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the NSW Government’s approach to development of foundation supports for children and young people with disability, developmental delay or concerns.

Three key takeaways from the 2025 DSC NDIS Conference

OTA recently attended the 2025 DSC NDIS Conference in Melbourne on 20 and 21 May, which highlighted three critical challenges facing the disability sector: NDIS pricing issues, delays in foundational supports, and a growing lack of trust within the sector.

May NDIA updates: Stated therapy supports, annual pricing review and more

During May 2025 OTA continues to advocate for members in regards to stated therapy supports, pricing review and provides updates on new Decision-Making Hub and operational guidelines.

Research Team Award

This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.

Clinical Researcher Award

This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.

Mid Career Researcher Award

This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.

Early Career Researcher Award

This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher, and research team.

OT School of Victoria Clinical Award

In 2019, trustees of the OT Trust Fund donated funds to OTA, which established the Occupational Therapy School of Victoria Clinical Award. The award aims to promote advancement in clinical practice by supporting members of OTA to engage in clinical-based projects or studies.

Working with Interpreters: A Guide for Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapists should engage credentialed interpreters to communicate complex or technical information to clients with limited or no English language proficiency.

Association Awards

Occupational Therapy Australia has an awards program incorporating student awards, national awards, trustee prizes, and divisional awards. Browse to learn more about our current, upcoming and past Association Award opportunities.

WorkCover WA – Scholarships for Health Professionals

WorkCover WA is sponsoring two scholarships for WA healthcare professionals to attend the new post-graduate course, Compensable Health and Medicine, developed by Monash University in partnership with the Personal Injury Education Foundation.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Honorary Life Membership is granted to Occupational Therapy Australia members who demonstrate sustained, exemplary and impactful contributions in support of OTA and the broader occupational therapy profession.

Elspeth Pearson Award

In recognition of her dedication and contribution to her profession, the Pearson family and Occupational Therapy Australia have established an award fund to enable newly qualified occupational therapists and final-year university students to broaden their education or experience within the profession.

Aon: Can different ways of working impact your insurance cover?

OTA is pleased to present this member-only webinar from Aon, the preferred insurance broker to Occupational Therapy Australia. Learn about Can different ways of working impact your insurance cover here.

WA Divisional Council

Occupational Therapy Australia WA Division represents the interests and provides services to members affiliated with the Division. The Divisional Council represents the membership and provides advice and support to the operations of the division.

TAS Divisional Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia Tasmanian Divisional Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the Division.

NT Divisional Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia Northern Territory Divisional Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the Division. The Council comprises OTA members from across the Territory who bring a diversity of skills and experience to the Association.

SA Divisional Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia SA Divisional Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the Division. The Council comprises OTA members from across the state who bring a diversity of skills and experience to the Association. Council members welcome and value member input and feedback.

VIC Divisional Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia Victorian Divisional Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the Division.

QLD Divisional Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) Queensland Divisional Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the Division.

NSW Divisional Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia NSW Divisional Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the Division.

ACT Divisional Council

The Occupational Therapy Australia ACT Divisional Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the Division.

Divisional Councils

Divisional Councils are advisory groups of OTA members from across states and territories to bring voice to local and state-based issues affecting occupational therapists and communities. Councils provide pivotal intelligence to inform OTA of the opportunities, emerging issues, and changing landscape to enable OTA to be responsive to all of our members' needs, no matter where they reside.