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13 January 2026
Member-only resource: Crisis and Disaster Response for Occupational Therapists
OTA’s Crisis and Disaster Response for Occupational Therapists resource, available exclusively to members, provides practical, evidence-informed guidance across the Prepare, Respond and Recover phases of disaster management.

17 December 2025
CEO Member Update - December 2025
OTA CEO Samantha Hunter shares an end-of-year message for the OTA community, reflecting on the year that was including important progress on reconciliation, the wide range of events and resources that strengthened connection across the profession, and national policy reforms with far-reaching impact.

26 February 2025
CEO Member Update February 2025
OTA CEO Samantha Hunter shares the latest updates on the outlook for Federal Election, her recent round table discussion with Senator Jordan Steele-John and WA members, capability framework announcements, and the use of AI in practice and how this technology may support, challenge and redefine aspects of the profession.