Australian Association of Occupational Therapists - New South Wales (OT AUSTRALIA NSW)

Overview:

Profession(s): Occupational Therapy
Member Type(s): Occupational Therapists
Scope: Regional - New South Wales
Formed: 1945
Members: 1,450
Registration No.: ACN 000 076 997
Address: 20/8 Avenue of the Americas, Newington, NSW, 2127, Australia
Phone: 02 9648 3225
Fax: 02 9737 0023
Email: info@otnsw.com.au
Website: www.otnsw.com.au

Description:

OT AUSTRALIA NSW is the peak body representing occupational therapists working in New South Wales, Australia. It has a membership of therapists who work in a diverse range of settings including the public health and welfare sectors and in the private health and corporate sectors.

Mission/Aims:

To support and enhance the professional lives of our members.

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.

Principal Activities:

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.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Continuing Professional Development Courses offered throughout the year in various fields. Check website for details or phone the Association on 02 9648 3225. Discounted rates for members and well as members of other allied health service associations.