Occupational Therapy Australia envisions a world where reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples is not just an aspiration but a reality woven into the fabric of everyday life and recognition of the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s knowing, being and doing is celebrated in occupational therapy.

Our vision encompasses fostering mutual respect, understanding, and trust between First Nations and non-First Nations practitioners and communities. By promoting inclusive dialogue and acknowledging past injustices faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Occupational Therapy Australia aims to foster stronger, more cohesive societies.

We advocate for meaningful partnerships, sovereign relations and collaborative efforts to heal divisions and create a future where equity and justice prevail along the tenants of the profession.

Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, OTA strives to model reconciliation from a concept into everyday ongoing practice of occupational therapists and our people within the association.