Understanding the Support at Home Program - Preparing to work in Support at Home

14 October 2025

Understanding the Support at Home Program - Preparing to work in Support at Home

This practice resource provides a summary of key features of the Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content is general in nature and does not constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements and to directly engage with the source resources to clarify the information provided.

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - Restorative Care Pathway

8 October 2025

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - Restorative Care Pathway

This practice resource provides a summary of the Restorative Care Pathway under the new Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content does not reflect the views of OTA, nor does it constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements and to directly engage with the source resources to clarify the information provided.

Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with Older People (Aged Care)

8 October 2025

Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists Working with Older People (Aged Care)

The Capability Framework for Occupational Therapists working with Older People (Aged Care) proposes a series of capabilities (knowledge, skills and attitudes) for occupational therapists practising across different aged care settings and support structures. The framework acknowledges that aged care is a complex and multifaceted area of clinical practice and is within the scope of all registered occupational therapists.

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - AT/HM Pathway

8 October 2025

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - AT/HM Pathway

This practice resource provides a summary of key features of the Assistive Technology/Home Modifications (AT/HM) pathway under the new Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content does not reflect the views of OTA, nor does it constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements and to directly engage with the source resources to clarify the information provided.

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - End of Life Pathway

8 October 2025

Understanding the Support at Home Short Term Programs - End of Life Pathway

This practice resource provides a summary of the End of Life Pathway under the new Support at Home Program. This document offers a summary of information drawn from resources provided by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Please note that this content does not reflect the views of OTA, nor does it constitute legal or business advice. We strongly encourage individuals to seek their own independent legal and business advice regarding their own arrangements.

Policy and advocacy update - 7 October 2025

7 October 2025

Policy and advocacy update - 7 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the newly established NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC), NDIS Supports list, and many more.

World Mental Health Day 2025 – Connect with Your Community

5 October 2025

World Mental Health Day 2025 – Connect with Your Community

Occupational therapists play a vital role in mental health – supporting people to engage in meaningful activities, build resilience, and stay connected.

Access and utilisation of key allied health services by older adults in rural coastal NSW

1 October 2025

Access and utilisation of key allied health services by older adults in rural coastal NSW

To investigate the perspectives of key allied health professions regarding older adults' accessibility and utilisation of their health services in rural coastal areas of NSW against the dimensions of accessibility.

NDIS - Learning Hub

30 September 2025

NDIS - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on NDIS, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD

30 September 2025

Rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD

This study aims to consult with consumers, carers and clinicians to identify which domains of daily living functioning are a priority in rehabilitation program development for people diagnosed with BPD.

Advancing the use of telehealth technology for older people

30 September 2025

Advancing the use of telehealth technology for older people

Advancing the use of telehealth technology by occupational therapists to provide home safety risk assessments for community dwelling older people.

Policy and advocacy update – 1 October 2025

29 September 2025

Policy and advocacy update – 1 October 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

Environmental Modifications & Assistive Technology - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Environmental Modifications & Assistive Technology - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Environmental Modifications & Assistive Technology, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Palliative Care - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Palliative Care - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Palliative Care, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Pain - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Pain - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Pain Management, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Paediatrics - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Paediatrics - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Paediatrics, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Aged Care - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Aged Care - Learning Hub

Explore our available events about working with older people, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Adult Health and Disability - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Adult Health and Disability - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Adult Health and Disability, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Across the lifespan - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Across the lifespan - Learning Hub

Explore our available events, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Mental Health - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Mental Health - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Mental Health, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Professional and Practice Skills - Learning Hub

25 September 2025

Professional and Practice Skills - Learning Hub

Explore our available events on Professional and Practice Skills, designed to expand your knowledge, build skills, and connect with peers through expert-led learning opportunities.

Occupational therapist perspectives on their role in supporting people with eating disorders

25 September 2025

Occupational therapist perspectives on their role in supporting people with eating disorders

The purpose of this research project is to better understand the occupational therapy role with people with eating disorders.

Policy and advocacy update - 25 September 2025

24 September 2025

Policy and advocacy update - 25 September 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy developments this week and what they mean for you.

OT Awareness Pack

18 September 2025

OT Awareness Pack

Resources to help you promote occupational therapy to the wider public

OT Week 2025 Celebration Pack

18 September 2025

OT Week 2025 Celebration Pack

Join the OT Week 2025 celebrations with our free resources!

Policy and advocacy update - 19 September 2025

17 September 2025

Policy and advocacy update - 19 September 2025

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including OTA priorities ahead of the South Australian election, support for new OT graduates, and many more.

17 September 2025

When compliance hurts: Rethinking OT for children with PDA

When compliance hurts: Rethinking occupational therapy for children with PDA

FAQ: Environmental and Home Modifications

19 August 2025

FAQ: Environmental and Home Modifications

FAQs on home and environmental modifications.

FAQ: Assistive Technology

19 August 2025

FAQ: Assistive Technology

FAQs on assistive technology.

Poster - Understanding occupational therapy in education

14 August 2025

Poster - Understanding occupational therapy in education

Download the "Understanding occupational therapy in education" flyer.