Paediatric National Reference Group – Expression of Interest 2025–26

Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is establishing a new National Reference Group (NRG) to support our policy, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement activities on early childhood services and supports.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to OTA’s national policy and advocacy work and help shape our responses to emerging issues affecting the profession and the communities we serve.

Purpose of the NRG
The NRG will:
  • Provide input into OTA’s policy development and advocacy priorities.
  • Share practice-based insights and experience to inform OTA’s submissions and strategic advice to government and stakeholders.
  • Identify current and emerging issues impacting occupational therapy practice and service delivery.
  • Support communication between OTA and the broader occupational therapy community.

The first meeting is scheduled for 25 November 2025 at 2pm.

Please complete this survey by 5 November 2025. OTA’s Policy and Advocacy team will contact selected applicants to discuss next steps.

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* 1. Contact information

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* 2. Where should communication be sent?

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* 3. Organisation

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* 4. Practice setting

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* 5. Position/title

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* 6. Overview of responsibilities

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* 7. Current jurisdiction in which you practice

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* 8. Previous jurisdictions in which you've practised

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* 9. Please list any current or past experience on OTA committees, working groups, or advocacy involvement

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* 10. Please provide any additional relevant experiences or perspectives you can contribute

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* 11. What do you hope to contribute to the NRG?

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* 12. What areas of practice or policy do you feel particularly passionate about?

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* 13. Acknowledgment and agreement

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