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29 June 2025
The role of occupational therapists in mainstream secondary schools
The study is about exploring the roles of occupational therapists who are directly-employed (school-employed) within mainstream secondary schools.

20 May 2025
CPD Jackpot in June!
As the weather gets cooler, June is a great time to focus on your personal and professional development. Our range of CPD options for you to choose from in June includes live and recorded workshops, or self-directed courses and modules on demand.

13 May 2025
Neurodiversity – Exploring the Knowledge and Perspectives of Australian Allied Health Practitioners
Understanding where to seek information and how to implement evidence-based practice that is neurodiversity-affirming is currently presenting a significant challenge for allied health professions in Australia.

11 March 2025
Australian OTs use assessments & tools to improve BPD performance
To explore what assessments, tools and interventions occupational therapists in Australia are currently utilising to improve the occupational performance of people with BPD and the perceived limitations in current practice.

17 February 2025
Maximizing Occupational Therapy in Residential Aged Care: Barriers & Enablers
This project aims to understand barriers and enablers to maximising occupational therapy's contribution in residential aged care facilities (RACFs).

17 February 2025
Neurodivergent Allied Health Professional: Barriers and Facilitators
The study aims to explore the experiences, needs, and contributions of neurodivergent professionals in the allied health field. ...

13 February 2025
Exploring perceptions of the allied health role in palliative and end of life care
This study aims to explore how allied health professionals work with older adults receiving palliative care and at end of life, in Australia; what unique input the various disciplines can offer, and what learning or professional development informs clinical practice.

23 January 2025
WFOT International Research Engagement of Occupational Therapists
To determine the level of research engagement across occupational therapists who are members of their local OT associations internationally that are associated with WFOT.
