Occupational Therapy Student Alliance - OTSA at SCU

25/08/2026

OTSA is looking for new committee members to join the team for 2027. Please email us if you are interested. Southern Cross University

28/07/2026

A little glimpse of a week in the life of a final-year OT student on placement in Work Rehabilitation with KINNECT Cairns.
Over the past 10 weeks, Natasha had the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop her clinical skills while travelling throughout Far North Queensland, including the Cairns, Atherton Tablelands, Mareeba, Mission Beach, and surrounding regions.
This placement provided valuable insight into the role of Occupational Therapy in work rehabilitation and reinforced the importance of supporting people to participate in meaningful occupations.

A typical week might include:
• Monitoring calls with workers and employers
• Developing Recover at Work Plans
• Conducting worksite assessments with workers and employers
• Completing pre-employment assessments, including audio, vision, and functional testing
• Initial meeting with worker
• Facilitating job-seeking skills sessions
• Conducting Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Completing ergonomic assessments
• Undertaking ADL and Modified Barthel Index assessments

Southern Cross University

13/07/2026

OTSA, let’s get together for a small but well-deserved break! 🤍

Make sure to register your spot — we’d love to see you there! ✨

25/06/2026

Our committee member Ruth absolutely smashing it on her WIL III Placement 👷🏼‍♀️🥽🦺💛

A belated WIL III placement post! During placement Ruth has been onsite with Altius Rehabilitation Services putting theoretical knowledge of occupational rehabilitation into practice.

04/05/2026

For $7 each ?!?! 😗
The best dedicated uni bag that fits EVERYTHING and an awesome, retractable ID card holder so that you never forget your student ID 😎
Head to the CoastRs website to get yours now!
Good luck in term 2 everyone !!! 🌟

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from OTSA 🐣

We hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend and taking time to fill their cup! Whether you’re wrapping up end of term assessments, on placement, or waiting to begin. Remember to do something meaningful for yourself… one occupation at a time 💛

20/03/2026

Welcoming all year levels to join us for the first Meet the Therapist of the year. Connect over our love of all things OT!

When: Tuesday 24th of March
Time: 5:30pm-7pm (QLD)
Where: Gold Coast campus, A2.14
Cost: Free
RSVP: link in bio for dinner

Come along and be inspired!

15/03/2026

Welcoming all year levels to join us for the first Meet the Therapist of the year. Connect over our love of all things OT!

When: Tuesday 24th of March
Time: 5:30pm-7pm (QLD)
Where: Gold Coast campus, A2.14
Cost: Free
RSVP: https://coastrs.com.au/event/otsa-meet-the-therapists-3/

Come along and be inspired!

10/03/2026

What a day at O-Week Market Day! 🎉
Our stall was buzzing and we loved meeting so many new students and sharing a bit about our club and what studying OT is all about.

Such a great start to the year — we’re so excited for everything ahead! 💚🧡

Make sure you follow us to stay updated on upcoming events, merch, and ways to get involved with OTSA this year!

10/03/2026

Some O week fun welcome to all the new OT students.