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31 March 2026
Stronger Together: United on the road ahead during disability reform
OTA has taken a measured approach, focusing on stakeholder engagement and behind-the-scenes policy influence.

18 February 2026
Policy and Advocacy update - 19 February 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the upcoming Digital Health webinar, updates on the Thriving Kids initiative, and many more.

11 February 2026
Strengthening Occupational Reasoning Through Occupational Formulation
To learn more about occupational formulation, join us at our next Occupational Formulation Foundations course starting online on 19 March 2026, delivered by Lorrae Mynard.

11 February 2026
Policy & Advocacy update – 12 February 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the release of the Thriving Kids Advisory Group Final Report, SA state election, and many more.

2 February 2026
Submission: OTA’s Federal Budget Submission 2026
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) has submitted its Federal Budget Submission 2026, advocating for targeted government investments to support children, families, and the occupational therapy workforce across Australia.

28 January 2026
Policy and Advocacy update – 29 January 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including the inaugural hosting of OTA Morning Tea, Mental Health Continuum of Care, and many more.

21 January 2026
Policy and Advocacy update – 22 January 2026
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including a near-closing consultation to help shape fairer NDIS pricing, and an OTA call to support the Thriving Kids.

15 October 2025
Connections Spring 2025
Connections Spring 2025 edition highlights 31st National Conference & Exhibition 2025, CPD calendar, launch of Practice Essentials, and many more.
