Occupational Therapy Australia
32nd National Conference and Exhibition, 9–11 June 2027, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Narrm, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country

Why attend the National Conference?

Join Australia’s largest occupational therapy conference, bringing together more than 1,200 occupational therapists, students, researchers, educators, industry leaders and exhibitors.

Discover cutting-edge research, build valuable connections and explore the latest products and services shaping the profession.

Registrations will open in late 2026 for OTA members.

Why submit an abstract?

If you have research, insights or innovative ideas that could help shape the future of occupational therapy, we want to hear from you.

Presenting at the National Conference is your opportunity to share your work with Australia’s largest gathering of occupational therapists, contribute to meaningful professional conversations and inspire positive change across the profession.

Submit an Abstract


Key dates

Call for abstracts opens
Friday, 7 August 2026
Abstract mentoring program closes
Friday, 4 September 2026
Call for abstracts closes
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Authors notified
November 2026
Acceptance due
December 2026
Program allocation
December 2026
Member registrations open
December 2026
Full program released
Beginning of February 2027
Early bird registrations close
Wednesday, 31 March 2027

Dates are subject to change.