News

Policy and advocacy update – 20 November 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including updates on Thriving Kids and Aged Care services, a report on the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement, and many more.

Policy and advocacy update – 13 November 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including a 12-month Quality Supports pilot to provide feedback for future pricing policy, the new Aged Care Act, and many more.

OTs: Equip yourself for safe, confident Home Modification practice

OTA’s training contributes to CPD hours required for Ahpra registration, helping therapists advance their careers while upholding high professional standards of care.

Policy and advocacy update – 6 November 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including OTA members' encouragement to provide feedback about Foundation Support for children, and many more.

December Interest Groups

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our December Interest Groups. Interest Groups bring together OTs focused on different areas of practice to discuss relevant topics and new developments. The meetings offer peer and expert support, networking and learning opportunities.

Policy and advocacy update - 30 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including NDIS Psychosocial Access, The New Aged Care Act, and many more.

New Editor-in-Chief Appointed for the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal

Occupational Therapy Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of **Professor Angus Buchanan** as the next Editor-in-Chief of the *Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (AOTJ)*.

November Interest Groups

Mark your calendars! It’s time to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers in our November Interest Groups sessions.