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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.

20 August 2025
Breaking: Major government announcement on new children’s early intervention services
This week's major announcement from NDIS Minister Mark Butler at the National Press Club has provided a roadmap for the future of early intervention services for children with mild and moderate developmental delay and autism aged under 9.

15 July 2025
Foundational Supports for Children - OTA advice to governments paper
The Foundational Supports for Children – Advice and actions for governments document has been developed by Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) in close collaboration with the occupational therapy community.