SATURDAY 31st JANUARY 8:00 – 15:30 PRESENTED BY – YVETTE PICKERING Due to the practical nature of this course, attendees are limited to 20, so register quickly to secure your place. This interactive and practical full day workshop will provide a theoretical basis for your clinical reasoning when working with patients with hand and upper […]

PRESENTED BY SANDI LIGHTFOOT After the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University of Sydney has confirmed to return to Perth and repeat these courses in March 2026. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of […]

Presented by Sandi Lightfoot The complex course will include complex bathrooms for conceptual designs, major ramps and lift considerations and kitchen design. Participants can attend the complex course only if the basic course has already been completed or they have 4 or more years experience within this clinical area or similar.  NDIA responsibilities will also […]

PRESENTED BY KELLIE GOES This course will introduce OTs to key understandings about trauma and adversity, their impact on children, development, and relationships. It explores the neurobiology of trauma, the ways that a child might respond to trauma, and how children and families can recover from trauma. It will also introduce a trauma sensitive approach […]

FRIDAY 15TH AND SATURDAY 16TH  MAY, 2026 -  8:30 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY – KERRY WALLACE Day 1 – Foundations of DIR®: Floortime™ Introduction to the DIR® Model Overview of the DIR® framework: origins, core concepts, and evolution Introduction to the six Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDLs) Core principles of Floortime™ as the practical application […]

FRIDAY , 22nd May 2026  - 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY Alex Jenkins.  Introduction: Join Alex Jenkins for an engaging session that delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Explore its evolution and understand different AI types, from chatbots to content creation tools. Learn to identify tasks AI can enhance, discover real-world business applications, […]

THINKING AND PERFORMANCE: CBT FOR THERAPISTS AND THEIR CLIENTS FRIDAY 5th JUNE, 2026 – 8:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY KALEAH EPIS COURSE CONTENT On completion, therapists will be able to: Understand the role of thinking and motivation to client engagement Understand the progression of behaviour; cognitive-behaviour and Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapies. Understand the interaction of […]

FRIDAY JUNE 12th Presented by - Graham Taylor. Workshop Outline: The ‘Taking a coaching approach’ workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people. It is built on a style of communication and motivation aimed at unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their performance. Rather than ‘telling, directing and instructing’ the […]

Course content This course is designed for Occupational therapists and Occupational therapy students wanting to develop their understanding of autism to improve their provision of therapeutic support for autistic people. It will provide a framework for understanding autism, and practical strategies for adapting the framework to meet the individual strengths and support needs of each […]

Presented by Kate Keisler Self regulation is a skill everyone needs to thrive across all ages. It is a common occupational therapy goal for occupational therapists working with children and families, with widely varied research. It is an essential skill for development, and something that can impact every area of our life, at every point. Yet […]