OT AUSTRALIA NSW


OT AUSTRALIA NSW

OT AUSTRALIA NSW is the peak body representing occupational therapists working in New South Wales, Australia. OT AUSTRALIA NSW began in 1945 with 31 members. Today it has a membership of nearly 1300 therapists who work in a diverse range of settings including the public health and welfare sectors and in the private health and corporate sectors.

The key roles of OT AUSTRALIA NSW include:

  • Providing of a range of services and benefits to members which enhance their work as therapists and their professional standards of practice.
  • Influencing governments and community agencies to contribute to the improvement of health and welfare services to the consumer.
  • Influencing key employer groups regarding issues affecting the role and services provided by occupational therapists.

OT AUSTRALIA NSW is a public company limited by guarantee and is governed by a Board of Directors led by a President. OT AUSTRALIA NSW is managed by a Secretariat led by an Executive Director.

Mission
The mission of OT AUSTRALIA NSW is to support and enhance the professional lives of members.

Vision
Membership of OT AUSTRALIA NSW is highly sought after and valued by all constituents of the occupational therapy profession in New South Wales.

Goals
OT AUSTRALIA NSW strives to:

  • Ensure continued membership growth and retention and engage members in Association activities
  • Provide professional support to members and meet the information and continuing education needs of occupational therapists to enhance professional competence
  • Build professional and organisational profile, level of influence and reputation through promotional activities, stakeholder collaboration, policy development, representation and advocacy
  • Be an efficient and effective organisation through excellence in governance and management
  • Strategic Agenda and Business Plan

    View or download Business Plan 2008-2009 here
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    View or download Strategic Plan 2008-2009 here
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