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11 February 2026
Strengthening Occupational Reasoning Through Occupational Formulation
To learn more about occupational formulation, join us at our next Occupational Formulation Foundations course starting online on 19 March 2026, delivered by Lorrae Mynard.

11 February 2026
Policy & Advocacy update – 12 February 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the release of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group Final Report, SA state election, and many more.

5 February 2026
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal - Call for Editorial Board Members
The Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (AOTJ), the official research publication of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA), invites expressions of interest from OTA members for positions on its Editorial Board.

4 February 2026
Policy and Advocacy update - 5 February 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the speech of OTA CEO Samantha Hunter at Parliament House Canberra, recommendations from Advisory Group for Thriving Kids, and many more.

4 February 2026
WFOT-PAC - Call for Committee Members
The WFOT Program Accreditation Committee (WFOT-PAC) is a standing subcommittee of the Occupational Therapy Australia Board that recommends WFOT approval of education programs.

2 February 2026
Submission: OTA’s Federal Budget Submission 2026
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) has submitted its Federal Budget Submission 2026, advocating for targeted government investments to support children, families, and the occupational therapy workforce across Australia.

2 February 2026
OTA Morning Tea at Australia Parliament House, 2 February 2026
OTA CEO Samantha Hunter addresses members and stakeholders at a Morning Tea held at Australia’s Parliament House, highlighting the vital role of occupational therapy in supporting participation, wellbeing, and inclusive communities across the nation.

28 January 2026
Policy and Advocacy update – 29 January 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the inaugural hosting of OTA Morning Tea, Mental Health Continuum of Care, and many more.
