Resources

OTA Submission: NSW Workers Compensation Reform regulations and guidelines

OTA have made a submission to SIRA (State Insurance Regulatory Authority) in NSW around the state's Workers Compensation reforms, focused on the strong role occupational therapists play in psychosocial recovery, vocational rehabilitation, and return-to-work planning.

Normal life is being disrupted (again): Navigating disruption in a changing world (2026)

Normal life is being disrupted (again) is a practical, easy-to-use guide designed for immediate application in clinical and community settings.

Mental Health Endorsement Eligibility Requirements

Learn more about what is required to become endorsed through OTA’s Mental Health Endorsement Program.

Mental Health Endorsement Application Process

Download the application form, statutory declaration and application guide here.

Mental Health Endorsement Audit Process

Learn what the audit process involves and access templates if you are participating in the audit.

Maintaining Mental Health Endorsement

Endorsed occupational therapists must continue to meet a minimum threshold of supervision, CPD and other requirements to maintain endorsement. Learn more.

What is Mental Health OT?

Learn more about how mental health occupational therapists support people with complex mental health diagnoses.

Medicare Compliance and Mental Health OT

Learn more about the Medicare requirements for participating in the BAMH Initiative.