Vital Occupational Therapy

29/04/2026

Without Occupational Therapists, the NDIS falls short

OTA is deeply concerned by suggestions to “redistribute” OTs away from the NDIS, following comments made by Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler about upcoming NDIS reforms.

Occupational therapists are central to the NDIS, and are uniquely trained to assess and deliver supports that enable participants to live meaningful, independent lives.
Shifting practitioners around will not fix workforce shortages across aged care, hospitals, mental health, or veterans’ services. The reality is that Australia simply does not have enough OTs to meet demand.

With major NDIS planning reforms underway, now is the time to invest in training, placements, and a sustainable workforce, not weaken a system participants rely on every day.

Read our full response on our website: https://otaus.com.au/news/no-ots-no-ndis-response-290426

17/04/2026

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15/10/2025

🎉 Happy International Allied Health Professionals Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the incredible impact of allied health professionals – including occupational therapists – who make a difference every day in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

💬 This year’s theme, “Stronger Together,” highlights the power of collaboration across professions. When we work together, we deliver more connected, person-centred care and stronger outcomes for those we support.

Here’s to OTs and all allied health professionals. Thank you for everything you do to help people live their best lives.

02/07/2025

20/06/2025

Please support the occupational therapy profession by signing the petition

20/06/2025

The NDIA’s 2025–26 pricing decision puts care at risk and pushes OTs to the brink.

We're fighting this decision on every front. OTA has:

Launched a public campaign including a petition and email-your-MP tool

Created a guide for Meeting with Your Local MP about the NDIS Pricing Decision to support members to advocate.

Written to Minister Jenny McAllister and scheduled a meeting with Minister McAllister’s office, and are pushing for a joint meeting between the Minister and all allied health peaks

Secured a meeting with Health Minister Mark Butler’s office to elevate this as a critical issue

Met with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commissioner

Met with key political leaders including Senator Jacqui Lambie and supported the advocacy of Senator Jordon Steele-John

Written to Dean Winter, Tasmanian Opposition Leader, explaining the pressure this decision will place across all systems, with a request to raise with his federal counterparts

Raised concerns directly with the NDIA

Engaged with the media to highlight the impact

Collaborated with Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) and other allied health peaks to strengthen our collective voice, including a Joint Statement available here: https://www.otaus.com.au/news/allied-health-ndis-price-cuts-joint-public-statement-2025

This is a coordinated, strategic campaign – and we’re not backing down.

What you can do right now

Sign our petition

Tell your local MP how these cuts affect OTs and participants in your community.

Seek a meeting with your local MP to advocate in your electorate

Share the campaign with your networks

Visit the OTA website to take action now: https://www.otaus.com.au/ndis-pricing-campaign

This is not about profit – it’s about survival. For OTs and the people we serve.

Every voice matters. Every action counts.

No OTs. No NDIS. Pay us fairly.

05/07/2024

Well done Malawi CP Register team.

28/02/2024

Our exceptional occupational therapist, Brooke Ayling has moved back to Sydney to live. She will continue to work with Vital Occupational Therapy in South West Sydney in the Bankstown/ Padstow area in addition to offering telehealth appointments.

Brooke's main area of interest is working with individuals with autism , particularly young people from 16 to 30 years. Brooke currently has capacity to take on new clients. If you have anyone needing occupational therapy services, please contact us.

09/02/2024

Tonight we send a big cheerio to Don who has been volunteering with WFKA for 26 years! 👋

Don has been recovering well from major surgery, but has understandably eased back from some of his workload including Facebook, which he started and has managed single-handedly for more years that we can remember!

Don is our Distribution Co-Ordinator and has been for 22 years. He worked in the factory for about 4 years prior to the Distribution role. Don collaborates extensively with our humanitarian partners to ensure the coordinated distribution and fitting of wheelchairs in the destination countries. Additionally, he closely liaises with our sea freight partners to secure the most cost-effective arrangements, ensuring that these containers always undergo smooth and efficient processes.

We wish Don all the best as he continues on his speedy recovery, back to doing all the things he loves including helping children in less developed countries get the mobility support they need.

We also look forward to picking up Facebook and bringing you heartwarming stories of success from children and families around the world who benefit from our custom-made wheelchairs.