About OMAA
The Orientation and Mobility Association of Australasia – OMAA – is the peak professional body for Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists in Australia, New Zealand and the island nations of the South Pacific region.
Our aims are to:
- promote the O&M profession as a vital component of the human services sector in Australasia
- establish and maintain minimum standards for O&M qualifications and registration
- promote ethical professional practice and address any complaints relating to members
- protect O&M professional knowledge
- facilitate professional development opportunities through peer networks, meetings, seminars and conferences
- foster healthy and supportive professional relationships
- represent O&M professionals on professional issues
- promote public understanding of issues related to O&M and people with disabilities accessing and participating in the wider community
- publish and disseminate information about the O&M profession and O&M professional practice
OMAA supports its members through:
- Practice meetings where members gather online for professional support and discussion.
- A regular blog with O&M news from around the globe
- The Footwork newsletter with updates on the O&M industry in Australia and New Zealand.
- A Facebook group
- Online links and resources specific to O&M in the region.
- Representation of the O&M profession to students, community and government groups regarding issues affecting orientation and mobility services and consumers.
- Promoting professional development opportunities.
- Promoting the growth of the O&M profession in the region.