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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.

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.

24 August 2026
Research Survey: Home and community visiting safe practices
The survey aims to explore Occupational Therapists’ experiences of personal safety during home and community visits, including the types of safety concerns experienced and their impact on practice.

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.

20 August 2026
Guide to making a submission to the DVA Annual Report inquiry
OTA is preparing a submission to the inquiry into the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) 2024–25 Annual Report.

19 August 2026
Policy and Advocacy update – 20 August 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the date the NDIS survey closes, the aged care assessments, and many more.

19 August 2026
Research Study: Virtual reality for hospital-to-home transitions after brain injury
Australian OTs’ views on virtual reality for home transition.

12 August 2026
Policy and Advocacy update – 13 August 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the last call to complete the NDIS survey, the Thriving Kids initiative, and many more.
