Singapore Association of Occupational Therapists (SAOT)

16/04/2026

Dynamix Lab [30 May 2026: Attention to neglect - https://mailchi.mp/proinvest.com.sg/dynamix-lab-30-may-2026-attention-to-neglect

29/03/2026

Geriatrics SIG [25 April 2026]: Supporting Participation for Active Community Engagement - OTs in this SPACE. - https://forms.gle/4rGVuicS24kW9Yg88

11/02/2026

Last call! WFOT Membership sign-up closes tomorrow, 13 February 2026 (Fri).

This is the final extension.

Please log in to www.saot.org.sg to complete your registration before the deadline.

Thank you.

03/02/2026

Final Extension: WFOT Membership Sign-Up Closing on 13th Feb - https://mailchi.mp/proinvest.com.sg/wfot-membership-sign-ups-are-open-9430968

This is a reminder that the WFOT Membership sign-up deadline has been extended to 13 February 2026 (Fri).

This is the final extension, and no further extensions will be provided.

Members who wish to sign up may log in to www.saot.org.sg to complete their registration by the deadline.

Thank you for your attention and continued support.

22/01/2026

WFOT 2026 Membership Registration is Now Open! -

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19/01/2026

As health and social care continue to change, occupational therapy’s role remains clear:�enabling safe, meaningful participation where life happens.Through ongoing dialogue, collaboration, and professional leadership, SAOT supports the profession in contributing thoughtfully to evolving models of care.Together, we continue to shape a future where participation, dignity, and everyday life remain at the centre.Image from SAOT - Four OTs honoured at NCSS 40-under-40 2025.

17/01/2026

Progress is often measured in small moments:�a safer commute, a return to work, confidence at home, or participation in community life.Behind these moments is careful assessment, problem-solving, and collaboration — with individuals, families, and teams.Occupational therapy makes everyday participation possible, even when challenges are complex.Image from The Straits Times - Beyond a job offer: Job coach on helping persons with disabilities build careers (23 June 2025)

15/01/2026

Not all risks are obvious.Some only emerge in real life — when cognition, behaviour, environment, and routines interact.Occupational therapists are trained to recognise these hidden risks and support participation without unnecessary restriction.This is where professional judgement matters most — not just following protocols, but understanding how people actually live.Image from The Straits Times - Therapists’ hands tied helping patients get back on track (31st March 2015)

14/01/2026

Participation isn’t just about doing tasks.It’s about making decisions, taking risks safely, and engaging in life roles that matter.Occupational therapists work with people to navigate real-world challenges — at home, at work, and in the community — where environments, habits, and expectations all intersect.This is the heart of occupational therapy:supporting participation that is meaningful, safe, and sustainable. Image from The Straits Times - Toys with adapted switches help children with disabilities play like other kids

11/01/2026

Happy OT Day 2026 — OT in Action.

As care continues to evolve, occupational therapists focus on what matters most:
enabling people to participate safely and meaningfully in everyday life.

Across hospitals, homes, schools, workplaces, and communities, OTs support decision-making, independence, and dignity — where real life happens.

This OT Day, we’re sharing what OT in Action looks like today, and why it matters for the future of care.

OT in Action — enabling participation in a changing care landscape.

Image 1: The Straits times - “A simple high five…” (16 Feb 2025)

Image 2: Berita Harian - “Ahli therapist kerja…” (11 Nov 2025)

Image 3: CNA - “Behind the work in…” (9 Jan 2026)

03/01/2026

Pediatrics SIG [22 January 2026]: Rethinking the Trajectories of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - https://mailchi.mp/proinvest.com.sg/pediatrics-sig-22-january-2026-rethinking-the-trajectories-of-neurodevelopmental-disorders

30/11/2025

OTs have shared strong, thoughtful feedback in the past weeks — and your voices are shaping how SAOT represents our profession in the national Allied Health Training Pathways.

Earlier today, MOH released a public update on the new AHP training pathway. As details continue to evolve, SAOT remains focused on what matters most:
💡 Clear scope boundaries for safe, high‑quality care
💡 Respect for each profession’s specialised depth and identity
💡 Sustainable workforce development and equitable expectations
💡 Competency‑based shared‑care models that reflect real practice

🔗 Read MOH’s clarification here: https://hpp.moh.gov.sg/allied-health-professionals/allied-health-training-pathways/

To prepare for SAOT's next engagement session with MOH/CAHOO this Tuesday, we’re running a short follow‑up survey to gather practical, evidence‑informed examples from you — the clinicians on the ground.

Your responses will help us advocate accurately, constructively, and confidently for the profession we all care for.

📝 Survey link: https://forms.gle/Rbr8QdD2kW7rqm779
🕒 ~15 minutes
🔒 Anonymous

Thank you for your leadership, clarity, and commitment to patient‑centred care.
Together, we strengthen not only our profession — but the system we serve.