Benefits for OTA Members

Learning & development

We make it easy for you to build skills in your area of practice with discounted CPD and access to free events.

Advocacy & advancement

OTA members support vital work that raises awareness of the occupational therapy profession.

Networking

Connect, learn from your peers and build your OT community by joining OTA’s member-only groups and councils.

Insights

Stay informed on the latest news, sector updates and research with access to journals and member-only publications.

Professional Support

Feel supported in your everyday practice and access resources to develop your knowledge when you join the OTA community.

Learning & development

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CPD member discounts

Ensure your CPD comes from reputable, evidence-based sources with OTA’s extensive range of in-person, online and pre-recorded workshops and courses. OTA members benefit from year-round discounts on CPD, making it easier for you to develop your skills and learn about new topics.

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Discounted tickets to OTA's national conference

OTA hosts several conferences and major CPD events that bring together OTs both in-person and online to network, share practices and gain new insights. OTA members can save up to 50% on our major events and have the opportunity to present their work at certain events.

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Discounted tickets to live Hot Topic events

Our Hot Topic sessions ignite conversation and provide practical advice on timely issues impacting OTs. OTA members can access discounted tickets to these popular events.

Upcoming Hot Topics

Online CPD tracker to record CPD

Keep track of your CPD hours with our online CPD tracker, included as part of your membership. The tracker automatically records any CPD you register for from OTA.

Free student and early career resources

OTA offers free resources to our student and early career members. You can access the resources on our Student Hub and Early Career Launchpad.

Student Hub Early Career Launchpad

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Advocacy & advancement

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Representation and lobbying to government

Your membership supports OTA’s advocacy efforts to ensure the work being done by OTs and the challenges they face are brought to the attention of policy makers and bureaucrats.

Engage and have your voice heard on issues that affect you

OTA members have opportunities to contribute to consultations on issues that impact you and your clients. With over 12,000 OTA members, you’ll be part of a strong voice to raise awareness and advocate on key issues.

Support projects that increase the profile of OT

OTA is delivering projects that increase the profile of OT and support the profession, including the National Workforce Plan, the Mental Health Strategy and more. Becoming a member gives you more opportunities to lend your voice to the development of these projects.

Eligibility for Mental Health Endorsement

Eligible for general members only

As an OTA member, you’re eligible to apply for mental health endorsement, which enables you to work under multiple funding schemes, including Medicare’s Better Access and Eating Disorders programs. (Eligibility is available to general members)

Mental Health Endorsement

Eligibility for awards, scholarships and grants

OTA members are eligible to apply for or nominate other members in a range of awards and grants, including student awards, national and divisional awards, trustee prizes, lectureships and more.

Association Awards

Access to OT week resources and events

Held in October, OT Week is the annual celebration of the occupational therapy profession. OTA members can access member-only celebrations and resources to promote the great work that you do!

OT Week

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Networking

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Join a Special Interest Group

Our peer-led special interest and regional interest groups are one of our most valued member benefits. With over 36 free member-only groups to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find a group to connect and learn with in your practice area.

Interest Groups

Apply to be part of a reference group

Eligible for general members only

Help us develop evidence-based policy positions and advocate effectively for occupational therapists and their clients by being a part of a reference group.

Join a divisional council

OTA members are eligible to join the Divisional Council in their state or territory, which meet to discuss opportunities and activities impacting OTs in the area and represent the interests of members affiliated with the division.

Divisional Councils

Be part of a social justice group

Join one of our member-only OTs in Action social justice groups and use your voice and passion to demonstrate the role of the OT profession in empowering and enacting change.

Social Justice Groups

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Insights

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Subscription to Connections

Connections magazine, OTA’s member publication, is shared quarterly with all members digitally. Connections delivers information on the latest research, industry trends, innovations and much more. OTA members also have the opportunity to submit articles for publication.

e-news: OT today, sector updates & CPD bulletin

OTA members receive exclusive subscriptions to our regular e-newsletters:

OT Today – unrestricted access to updates from the organisation and across the profession.

CPD Bulletin – Current learning opportunities and special discounts.

Jobs Bulletin – Employment opportunity highlights from across the country.

Free member forums

OTA hosts free online member forums with leading OTs and related professionals to discuss key topical issues. Our most recent member forum invited members to ask questions with CEO of the NDIA, Rebecca Falkingham.

Access to OTA's range of research resources and online databases

Develop your knowledge by using your OTA membership for full access to external research databases including PubMed, Google Scholar and OTseeker.

Research Resources

Free World Federation of Occupational Therapists membership

Free WFOT membership

An OTA membership gives you free World Federation of Occupational Therapists membership, connecting you to a global network of OTs. You’ll have access to free online learning modules, interactive forums, International Congress events and more.

WFOT Membership

Online access to AOTJ & international journals

An OTA membership provides you with the latest research through access to the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, as well as a range of international OT journals.

Research Resources

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Professional support

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Discounted Professional Indemnity Insurance from Aon

Eligible for general members only

Aon is our preferred insurance broker and offers discounts to OTA members. New Aon clients can get 15 months of cover for the price of 12, plus access special OTA member rates. OTA members are also eligible for up to 2 hours of complimentary legal advice on risks insured under their policy.

Aon Insurance

Legal advice from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Legal advice* from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Eligible for general members only

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers is our preferred legal partner and offers OTA members free telephone advice and a free first consultation, meaning it won’t cost you anything to understand what your rights are.

Maurice Blackburn

HR support from Workplace Plus

Eligible for general members only

WorkPlacePLUS is OTA’s preferred HR/IR provider and offers OTA members a free 30-minute phone consultation on HR issues affecting your organisation, as well as a discount on standard consultancy rates.

WorkPlacePLUS

Practice enquiries service

Eligible for new graduate and general members only

Our practice queries program allows members to contact OTA’s team of Professional Practice Advisors to get general, in principle opinions on topics related to professional practice. 

Practice Support