Governance

Occupational Therapy Australia is governed by a Board of Directors elected by members and or through the Nominations Committee. There can be up to ten Board Directors, which includes provision for external non-member and non-occupational therapists as directors. 

• Occupational Therapy Australia Constitution (PDF, 1.65 MB)
• Occupational Therapy Australia By-Laws (PDF, 540 KB)
• Code of Conduct (PDF, 310 KB)

Code of Ethics

The ethos of the occupational therapy profession and its practice requires its members to “discharge their duties and responsibilities, at all times, in a manner which professionally, ethically and morally compromises no individual with whom they have professional contact, irrespective of that person’s position, situation or condition in society”.

The Code of Ethics (PDF, 592 KB) is founded on the bio-ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence, honesty, veracity, confidentiality, justice, respect and autonomy.

Strategic Plans

Download: Occupational Therapy Australia Strategic Plan 2021-23 (PDF, 202 KB)