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SUMMARY:Basic Home Modifications 2027
DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY MAX MacKNISH \nMONDAY 22ND AND TUESDAY 23RD MARCH 2027 \nCOURSE TOPICS \n– OT Theory that Guides Home Modifications \n– Home Modifications Legal Compliance Requirements \n– The Home Assessment Process \n– Prescribing\, Measuring and Drawing Ramps (Threshold\, Step and Platform) – incl. Australian Standards \n– Prescribing\, Measuring and Drawing Grab Rails \n– Prescribing\, Measuring and Drawing Custom Handrails \n– Bathroom Modifications from Minor to Complex \n– Basic Home Modifications in the NDIS \n– Home Modifications under SAH \n– Equipment Considerations and Alternatives \nAIMS AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAttendees will be able to: \n– Complete a home environment assessment independently\, assessing a client in all areas of the home for modifications. \n– Understand the theoretical principles and models that underpin successful environmental modification. \n– Apply clinical reasoning to recommend the most suitable intervention for a client in their home (including grab rails\, ramps\, handrails and bathroom modifications). \n– Know and apply Australian Standards related to accessibility to home modification prescription. \n– Measure a person and their environment to prescribe safe\, functional and beneficial home modifications. \n– Complete concept drawings of basic home modifications including accurate and necessary information to allow installers/builders to correctly carry out the required modifications. \nAttendees are required to bring a tape measure.\nMinimum 5m\, but ideally up to 8m and a combination square/rampometer\nABOUT THE PRESENTER \nMax is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked nationally across diverse practice areas. Over the past five years\, he has specialised in Home Modifications and Assistive Technology within both the ageing and disability sectors. \nPassionate about environmental design\, Max helps clients maintain safety and independence in their homes. Even while managing a team of 16 OTs\, he retains a clinical caseload focused on complex home modification projects. He has overseen significant works—from major bathroom renovations to the installation of external residential lifts and even new builds—thanks to strong partnerships with builders across the state. \nDriven to improve OT service accessibility\, Max has facilitated the expansion of TADWAs OT services into the Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions\, personally servicing Geraldton and WA’s Mid-West. \nHe is committed to elevating service quality and supporting the next generation of OTs\, having played a key role in establishing TADWA’s online Blueprint Training series. Max continues to strengthen his team and the broader profession through ongoing involvement in training\, mentoring\, and capability-building initiatives. \n  \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nMonday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd March\, 2027 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 22/1/27 \nMember $600.00 \nRural/remote member and student $600.00 \nNon-member $1308.00 \nStandard rate after 22/1/26 \nMember – $720.00 \nRural/remote member and student – $600.00 \nNon-members – $1308.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2027/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
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