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SUMMARY:Neuro-affirming Practice: WAOTA Student Committee 11/5
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA students are excited to welcome Sandy Lin\, Hayley Thorburn and Joni Howell from Superyou Therapy for our May PD on Neuro-affirming practice! \nSandy is a speech pathologist who spent 3 years working in hospitals for all ages in Taiwan\, and 4 years working in a paediatric setting in a multi-disciplinary team at Karratha. Identifying as an autistic Speechie and a neurodivergent person\, Sarah has special interests in social communication and strives to advocate and support neurodiverse people with all ages to live in inclusive communities and be their best self. \nHayley is an occupational therapist with 2.5 years of experience working in the disability sector. Hayley is passionate about working with a wide range of clients of different ages and disabilities\, with special interests in paediatrics\, assistive technology\, and Specialised Disability Accommodation. When Hayley was in year 10 at high school\, she was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome\, Anxiety and ADHD. Hayley previously used to call herself an “Aspie”\, however now identifies as Autistic. \nJoni has been a speech pathologist for 17 years and has worked predominantly with paediatric clients. Joni has also worked with and alongside OTs and played a role in supervising OTs for a number of years. As a parent of a neurodivergent child and having supported neuro-divergent clinicians and clients for many years\, Joni is passionate about ensuring that Superyou Therapy do their best to support awareness\, acceptance and advocacy within the space. \nDate: Thursday 11th May \nTime: 6.30pm \nLocation: Curtin University\, room 108:118 \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members $5.00\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online
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LOCATION:Curtin University 108:118
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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SUMMARY:Hand Interest Group PD 15/5
DESCRIPTION:The WAOTA Hand Interest Group are pleased to invite you to our upcoming meeting to be held on Monday 15th May at 5:30pm via zoom. \nWe have 3 wonderful presentations kindly prepared by Joondalup Health Campus/Ramsay Health. Please join us for an evening of learning and sharing! \n Alex Mcleish (OT) – CMMS plaster casting & case study \nSimone Paget (Snr OT) – Hand Therapy and Medical Imaging \nScott Pickering (Snr OT) – Current concepts in rehabilitation of distal bicep tendon repairs \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nWAOTA Ball: Tickets sales close Sunday 23rd April. Family and friends welcome \n \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-interest-group-pd-15-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Worksite Assessment & Staged Return to Work Programs
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Assessment is a key component of the injury management and workplace rehabilitation process. Ashlee Bowler will be presenting on workplace assessments including best practice measures on workplace assessments\, how we complete them\, and the importance of the assessment in assisting injured workers and their treating parties develop a staged Graduated Return to Work Program to achieve a timely and successful return to work. \nPresenter: \n \nAshlee is an Occupational Therapist with Rehabilitation Services by Altius where she is employed as a Principal Consultant. Ashlee’s role encompasses all components of injury management\, primarily within the WA worker’s compensation schemes specializing in complex management support for both physical and psychological injuries\, across various industries and injury types\, in regional and metropolitan areas. \nAshlee is a strong advocate of the importance of clear assessment and analysis of workplaces and duties\, to develop successful staged Graduated Return to Work Programs. \nMost recently\, Ashlee has taken on the role of Team Manager\, which involves the supervision and mentorship of a team to further develop their workplace rehabilitation and case management skills. Ashlee is passionate about assisting workers to return to work and mentoring the next generation of Injury Management Consultants. \nPresenter: Ashlee Bowler \nDate: Tuesday 23rd May \nTime: 5.30pm – 6.30pm \nLocation: Zoom online\, link will be emailed \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nInaugural WAOTA Ball – Tickets now open\, family and friends welcome
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/worksite-assessment-staged-return-to-work-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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