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It’s Time to Talk About Occupational Therapy and Dementia 2

15 September 2026

It’s time to talk about occupational therapy and dementia

Dementia Action Week (21–27 September) is an opportunity to raise awareness of dementia and highlight the vital role of occupational therapists in supporting everyday participation and independence.

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14 September 2026

Don’t just count your CPD hours. Make them count.

Check your CPD progress and plan ahead before the 30 November Ahpra registration deadline.

Policy and Advocacy Update – 10 September 2026

9 September 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 10 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the updated Residential Aged Care Pricing Advice 2026-27, a call for members' input on Women’s Health, and many more.

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3 September 2026

October Interest Groups 2026

Ready to be inspired and energised with like-minded peers? Explore our October Interest Groups.

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2 September 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 3 September 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the NDIS survey extension, updates to the Inclusive Communities Fund, and many more.

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30 August 2026

Research Survey: Occupational Therapists' experiences assessing digital wellbeing

To understand occupational therapists’ experiences assessing children’s digital wellbeing.

Policy and Advocacy Update – 27 August 2026

26 August 2026

Policy and Advocacy update – 27 August 2026

Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including TAC recommendations for complex injuries, the Thriving Kids call, and many more.

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20 August 2026

Challenge your thinking and strengthen your practice with two major OT learning events this spring

Take your OT practice further this October & November with OT Mental Health Forum and CPD Empower Adelaide. Read more.

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