News

Find all the latest news from OTA including our policy and advocacy updates.

News   Hero (2)

What's happening at OTA

I Stock 1481840542 Web

31 March 2026

Stronger Together: United on the road ahead during disability reform

OTA has taken a measured approach, focusing on stakeholder engagement and behind-the-scenes policy influence.

Thriving Kids at Risk Without the Right Funding and Workforce Model High Res

29 March 2026

Thriving Kids at Risk Without the Right Funding and Workforce Model

The interview highlighted the initiative’s potential while raising concerns about risks without proper funding and commissioning.

I Stock 1732767959 Web

5 March 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 5 March 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including concerns about the NDIS Rules, SA elections, and many more.

I Stock 1324946214 Web

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.

I Stock 2171061851 Web

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.

ACT

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.

I Stock 2148215087 Web

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.

Advocacy Parliament Canberra

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.

Heart Foundation Desktop April2026