Membership Brings Rewards

Over 60% of occupational therapists in NSW have acknowledged their professional responsibility by joining OT AUSTRALIA NSW. They see value not only in getting personal and professional value from their membership, but in supporting their profession.

A Voice for Members
OT AUSTRALIA NSW provides a powerful and effective voice for occupational therapists through lobbying, representation and submissions to employers, policy makers and the community. OT AUSTRALIA NSW is an active member of the Allied Health Alliance NSW and is a founding member of the NSW Health Allied Health Consultative Forum which provides direct access with NSW Health.

Standards and Ethics
OT AUSTRALIA NSW is responsible for monitoring standards of ethical behaviour for occupational therapists in NSW. The OT AUSTRALIA Code of Ethics promotes excellence in occupational therapy practice…more

Web Site
The OT AUSTRALIA NSW web site at www.otnsw.com.au promotes occupational therapy and the work of OT AUSTRALIA NSW. It provides a valuable resource for Continuing Professional Development of occupational therapists and includes member downloads and a discussion board…more

Member Services

Continuing Professional Development
OT AUSTRALIA NSW events and courses cover a range of occupational therapy practice areas and are conducted in city, regional and rural venues using a variety of presentation formats…more.

Focus Groups
Focus groups provide occupational therapists with the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills, share ideas, problem solve and discuss developments. Focus groups are established in either specialty practice areas or geographical areas…more

Private Practice
Private practice information, support and promotion. A directory of private practitioners is distributed free of charge and available for online searching on the OT AUSTRALIA NSW website…more

Promotional Materials
Promotional material including banners, posters, brochures and other promotional items are available from OT AUSTRALIA NSW…more

Publications
Publications include monographs relating to professional practice for example supervision and performance indicators…more

Employment Links and Information
Employment links for employers and job seekers are available through OT AUSTRALIA NSW via a locum job register which lists current vacancies and occupational therapists looking for work...more. Permanent positions advertisements can be accessed in the monthly newsletter the Occupational Therapist or on the website...more. Salary information for both public and private sector positions is available…more

Member Benefits

Occupational Therapist Newsletter
Published monthly. Includes information on state issues affecting occupational therapists, the latest Continuing Professional Development programs and job vacancies…more

Professional Indemnity Insurance
Members are eligible for a discount for professional indemnity insurance when purchased from the OT AUSTRALIA preferred provider…more

AccOT Program
The Accredited Occupational Therapist (AccOT) Program at member discount rates… more

Product, Education and Conference Registration Discounts
Publications, educational events and conferences are provided at competitive rates. The member rate is half that of non members. Discounts for OT AUSTRALIA National and interstate products and events. Priority registration for all OT AUSTRALIA NSW Continuing Professional Development events…more

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal and ausOTnews
The quarterly research journal publishes the latest advances in occupational therapy practice. The monthly national newsletter, ausOTnews contains information on activities, updates on continuing professional education events and employment opportunities across Australia…more at OT AUSTRALIA National Website

Health Fund Consultation Rebate for Clients of Private Practitioners
Membership of OT AUSTRALIA NSW ensures rebate eligibility for clients who have coverage and utilise occupational therapy services.

Membership Card and/or Certificate
Members are entitled to a card and/or certificate, identifying their membership for the current financial year.

Transfer
By informing the Secretariat, members transferring interstate from New South Wales can have their membership details forwarded to the relevant state to effect a transfer.

Medicare FPS program
Members with appropriate experience are eligible to apply for FPS rebates through Medicare once they have been approved by OT AUSTRALIA. Click here for more information

NAB@Work
OT AUSTRALIA has negotiated a package of financial benefits for members, called NAB@work. visit http://nabatwork.nab.com.au/site (your password is OTA). Or call 1300 797 400 to find out more