Interest Groups
We bring members together through our national and state-based interest groups. Members can join interest groups via OTA communities and engage with experienced practitioners and emerging best practice advice.
Join us
Joining an Interest Group in 5 easy steps
- Log into OTA Connect or become a member
- Select 'Communities' in the top menu
- In the left-hand menu, under ‘Community’, select ‘Explore Communities’.
- Browse to find a community that aligns with your interests.
- Click ‘Join Community’ to become a member of that interest group.
Start connecting, sharing, and learning alongside fellow professionals!
Interest Groups
Assistive Technology
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in assistive technology related occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy in Animal Assisted Services
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in animal assisted therapy and assistance dogs.
Soft Tissue
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in soft tissue occupational therapy.
Central West NSW
(State-Based)
This Interest Group aims to provide a platform for occupational therapists in the region to connect, share knowledge and foster professional development.
Occupational Rehabilitation and Work
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in occupational rehabilitation.
Trauma Informed Care
(National)
The Trauma Informed Care IG connects and supports OTs across Australia in advancing their knowledge and practice of trauma-informed care.
Driving
(State-Based)
These Interest Groups are open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in driving assessments or transport related OT.
Women's Health
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in women's health.
OT Coaching
(National)
This Interest Group (IG) is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in using coaching as part of their practice.
OT Dementia
(National)
The aim of this group is to facilitate connections between academic and clinicians Ots who are working or with an interest in Dementia.
Working with Older People (Aged Care)
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest working with older people and aged care.
Environmental and Home Modifications
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in environmental and home modifications.
Yoga, Mindfulness and Body-Based Practices in Occupational Therapy
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in yoga, mindfulnes and body-based practices in occupational therapy.
Medicolegal
(National)
This interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in medicolegal related occupational therapy.
OT in Schools
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in occupational therapy in schools.
OT Sexual Wellbeing
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in Sexuality.
Men in OT
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members who identify as male or work with men in occupational therapy.
Paediatrics
(National & State-Based)
These Interest Groups are open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in Paediatric related OT.
Mental Health
(National)
These Interest Groups is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in the area of mental health.
Neurodivergent Affirming Practice
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members.
Pain Management
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in pain management.
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health
(National)
The aim of this group is to share information and exchange ideas related to perinatal and infant mental health.
Private Practice
(National)
These Interest Groups are open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in private practice.
Pressure Management
(National)
This Interest Group is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in the area of Pressure Management Occupational Therapy.
Generative AI
(National)
Connects and supports OTs across Australia in integrating generative AI into practice while upholding ethics and client-centred care.
OTs in Research & Quality Improvement
(National)
This Interest Group aims to connect and support Occupational Therapists across Australia with an interest in quality improvement studies or working in research.
