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17 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update - 19 September 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week, including OTA priorities ahead of the South Australian election, support for new OT graduates, and many more.

11 September 2025
Policy and advocacy update 11 September 2025
Read about OTA policy and advocacy updates and developments this week.

2 September 2025
MEDIA RELEASE: OTs on the brink as new data shows deep impact of NDIS cuts
NDIS price freezes have left hundreds of occupational therapy businesses on the brink of financial ruin, with thousands of NDIS clients at risk of being left without care.

1 September 2025
OTA’s survey of OTs shows dire consequences of NDIS pricing decision
Data from OTA’s recent survey of 600 OTs across Australia paints a concerning picture for future access to OT services under the NDIS, following the NDIA’s devastating pricing decision.

28 August 2025
Win for NDIS transparency in the Senate
Thanks to our members who took urgent action on Tuesday by calling their Senators to support a Greens’ motion to compel the government to release a report it received from the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) titled *A fresh approach to NDIS pricing – Final report*.

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.

3 July 2025
NDIA pricing advocacy update
OTA has continued our advocacy efforts this week including a range of significant meetings, leading to some important commitments from MPs and NDIA stakeholder.

25 June 2025
OTA incorrect statement published in error
Earlier today an incorrect statement about the NDIS travel rate cut was posted in error on the OTA website.
