OTA’s National Conference has established itself as the must-attend event for occupational therapists as it represents the pinnacle of Australian OT excellence. Attendance at OTAUS2025 will count towards professional registration, therefore this is the ideal opportunity for occupational therapists to attend to update their skills and knowledge, network and learn. The national conference is the standout event held every 2 years to celebrate and come together with other likeminded individuals including clinicians, managers, students, academics, and many others. Further information can be found here.
| Type | Early Bird (on or before 31 March 2025) |
Standard (from 1 April to 25 June 2025) |
Day Registration |
| Member | $1,020 | $1,180 | $710 |
| Non-Member | $1,330 | $1,595 | $960 |
| New Graduate Member | $770 | $540 | |
| Student Member | $650 | $390 | |
These are in AUD and inclusive of 10% GST. Further information can be found here.
Early bird pricing is available from 3 February until 31 March.
Education Day is a pre-conference day bringing together academics and educators to inform, update and discuss challenges and opportunities for Occupational Therapy education in Australia. Further information can be found here.
Welcome Reception
Wednesday 25 June 2025
5:45pm - 7:00pm
Panorama Ballroom, Adelaide Convention Centre
Tickets for day delegates and guests can be purchased for AUD$85.00.
Gala Dinner
Thursday 26 June 2025
7:00pm - 10:00pm
EOS SkyCity
Delegate ticket: AUD$150.00
Guest Ticket: AUD$180.00.
The full event program is available on our website and event app. Updates will be posted regularly leading up to the conference.
OTA strives to make our events as accessible as possible. Support workers attending 31st National Conference and Exhibition 2025 can apply for a complimentary registration. To register a support worker please email conference@otaus.com.au with the documents outlined below and we will provide a specialised link to register online.
Disability support workers will need to provide the following documents:
• receipt of the delegate’s paid registration and
• a letter from their employer (on company letter head) outlining their role as a support worker and whose attendance to 31st National Conference and Exhibition 2025 they are specifically supporting.
Please note:
• Disability Support Worker registrations are limited to 1 support worker per day, per delegate.
• The delegate must register and pay their registration first before registering their support worker.
Registration can be completed online here.
Yes, onsite registration is available at the Registration and Information Desk located at Foyer H but we recommend booking in advance.
You can review and update your registration details via the registration portal, please ask for your dedicated link from the events team at conferences@otaus.com.au.
We accept credit cards and bank transfers.
Payments are processed through a secure payment gateway with encryption and fraud protection.
A full refund less administration fee of $150 inc. GST will be provided for all cancellations received in writing at least 30 days prior to the event. No refund will be given for cancellations received within 30 days of the event; however, an alternative delegate may be submitted. If a replacement delegate registration category is of a greater value the difference in fees will apply and must be paid prior to the event.
For cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances, where there has been an accident, injury, natural disaster or death, please contact OTA directly.
If, as a result of Force Majeure, Occupational Therapy Australia cancels the event, Occupational Therapy Australia shall use reasonable commercial endeavours to reschedule the event.
If Occupational Therapy Australia is unable to reschedule the event in accordance, Occupational Therapy Australia will issue you a non-transferable credit note for the amount of the registration fee, which may be redeemed against any appropriate future Occupational Therapy Australia membership, CPD or conference event for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.
Discounted accommodation rates have been secured for Conference delegates at a range of properties within walking distance of the Adelaide Convention Centre. View the available rooms and rates, and secure your booking here.
Shuttle services are not available.
The venue has two car parks that are both cashless and accept payment via credit or debit card only. Further information can be found here.
Riverbank Car Park
Accessible from Morphett Street and Montefiore Road Bridge via Festival Drive, the Riverbank Car Park is located directly under the Centre and offers 400 car spaces with a height clearance of 1.95 metres.
The venue has two car parks that are both cashless and accept payment via credit or debit card only. Further information can be found here.
North Terrace Car Park
Accessible from North Terrace, our North Terrace Car Park offers 300 undercover car spaces and direct lift access to the Centre’s main entrance. The height clearance is 2.0 metres, the slightly taller of the two.
Yes, please specify your requirements during registration for assistance.
The dress code is business casual for the conference and smart casual for the welcome functions.
The Gala dinner will be cocktail attire.
Check in is located at the Registration and Information Desk located at Foyer H.
Visit the self-help kiosks or the Registration and Information Desk located at Foyer H.
Venue maps and schedules are available in the event handbook and the event app or at the Registration and Information Desk.
Yes, breakout sessions will be listed in the program on the website, event handbook and event app.
The app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Your log-in details will be sent to you prior to the event.
The app offers features like news updates, information on sponsors and exhibitors, alerts, gamification, social networking, event agenda, and live engagement opportunities.
Attendees can earn points by visiting the exhibitors, engagement with other attendees, posting on social media, answering trivia questions, and participating in activities. Prizes will be given to the top participants.
Attendance provides the following CPD points:
Day One (Wednesday) - up to 7 hours
Day Two (Thursday) - up to 7 hours
Day Three (Friday) - up to 7 hours
TOTAL 3 Conference days attendance: 21 hours
Certificates will be emailed after the event together with the event survey.
There will be no recording of presentations.
Speaker slides will be available for download after the event and upon approval of the authors.
A post event survey will be sent via email and we welcome your input.
Details on the future conferences will be announced at the closing session and posted on the website.