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Connections Autumn 2025

Ready, set, refresh! We’re excited to share the new-look Autumn Connections. Our quarterly Magazine keeps you up to date with important and inspiring developments across the changing OT landscape. In this bumper issue you’ll see OTA's bold rebrand come to life, learn about key initiatives in the lead up to the May 2025 Federal Election, and more!

OTA Post-Budget Analysis 2025-26

Read the analysis of the Budget that is relevant to Occupational Therapy. Read OTA’s media release. As anticipated, this was a shorter, more targeted budget. Just three weeks ago the Government had been expected to announce an election and forego a Federal Budget until after the next election.

Preparing for the Federal Election

With the 2025 federal election approaching, OTA is advocating to elevate occupational therapy on the national agenda. Learn about our efforts and how you can get involved.

2024-25 Federal Pre-Budget Submission

OTA has prepared a Pre-Budget Submission as part of its annual budget consultation process. OTA has identified five key areas for government attention in the 2024-2025 financial year, to support occupational therapists to improve the health and wellbeing of the Australian community.