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Board Meeting

13 July 2026

Research Survey: Allied health perspectives on digital health in South Australia

This research project explores the perspectives of allied health professionals on digital health services in South Australia or previously worked in South Australia.

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1 July 2026

Research Study: Immersive VR shopping tool for IADL training

This study aims to evaluate the acceptability, usability, and feasibility of a custom-made, fully immersive Virtual Reality (VR) shopping tool (ShopWell VR) for the assessment and training of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) across different population groups.

Immersive Vr in Australian Occupational Therapy Practice

15 June 2026

Research Survey: Immersive VR in Australian occupational therapy practice

To develop best practice guidance and resources to support occupational therapists to implement immersive virtual reality (iVR) into hospital-based practice.

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1 June 2026

Research Survey: OT perspectives on sensory-based care for older adults

This international survey will help identify common practice patterns, gaps, and needs, thereby contributing to enhanced evidence-informed practice and policy.

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12 May 2026

Research Survey: Exploring the skills and interventions of mental health occupational therapists

This survey is to understand OTs current practice - who they work with, what interventions and assessments they use, what models of OT they use and what are their challenges and barriers faced.

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21 April 2026

Research Study: Early-career OTs transitioning to specialty practice

This study seeks to explore transitions by early career occupational therapists into areas of specialty practice, from the perspectives of both early career and experienced occupational therapists.

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20 April 2026

Research Survey: Parents and Caregivers priorities for occupational therapy

The research explores perspectives on the priorities of caregivers and Occupational Therapists when working with a child and their families.

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20 April 2026

Research Study: TBI vocational rehabilitation training package

The study aims to co-design a TBI vocational rehabilitation (VR) training package with allied health clinicians, ensuring it is practical, relevant, and aligned with real-world needs.

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