The Association also aims to support, promote and represent the profession of occupational therapy as a key component of the allied health sector in Australia. Occupational Therapy Australia comprises all states and territories (Divisions) and has a membership of some 12,000 occupational therapists and occupational therapy students.
By joining Occupational Therapy Australia you gain access to a range of products and services locally, interstate and nationally that assist in supporting your career and ongoing professional development. OTA offers a variety of membership categories to support OT throughout their career and beyond, find out which category and benefits are best for you here.
To find out more about Occupation Therapy Australia please visit www.otaus.com.au or call 1300 682 878.
Membership
OTA is dedicated to supporting occupational therapists to support their community. By joining the association, members gain access to a range of products and services locally, interstate and nationally that assist in supporting their career and ongoing professional development.
Advocacy
We are in the midst of a once in a generation change in the way health, disability and aged care services are delivered. Essentially this is a shift from block funding to a client-directed care model, with funding tailored to meet the individual’s specific needs.
Magazine
In our current edition we focus on 'Where can assistive technology take us?' According to the WHO - "One billion people need assistive products today and more than two billion people around the world are expected to need at least one assistive product by 2030".
Find your next role
Search for OT jobs across Australia, or upload your CV and be found by employers nationwide for occupational therapy roles with all kinds of specialisations.
CPD
Occupational Therapy Australia aims to provide accessible and relevant professional education and resources for the ot profession throughout Australia.
Practice Support
Occupational Therapy Australia works with occupational therapists and other professionals to develop guides to good practice to assist OTs in providing the best quality of service to their clients.