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SUMMARY:Workplace Rehab Interest Group-Managing Difficult Conversations-Workers and Employers-18th July
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Chris Mather \nChris Mather is an experienced professional in the vocational rehabilitation and return to work industry\, with a specialisation in managing difficult conversations between workers and employers. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both parties\, Chris brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to the table.  Throughout their career\, Chris has successfully facilitated numerous conversations and negotiations\, helping workers and employers find common ground and reach mutually beneficial solutions. Their expertise lies in creating a safe and constructive environment where open and honest dialogue can take place\, fostering understanding and collaboration.   As a passionate advocate for vocational rehabilitation and return to work\, Chris is dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting healthy and productive working relationships. Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and practical tools to navigate challenging workplace situations with confidence.  Chris is excited to share his knowledge and experience with you during the upcoming PD session on ‘Managing Difficult Conversations – Workers and Employers.’ \nDate:                     Thursday 18th July 2024 \nTime:                     Registration 4:15pm – Presentation 4:30pm – 5:30pm \nLocation:              Online \nRSVP:                    By 11th July 2024 \nCost:\nWAOTA Members free (Please log into your account via our website to receive the member rate https://waota.com.au/login/ )\nNon-members $20.00 \nDue to recent changes in the WAOTA policies\, members only will receive a Certificate of Attendance after attending this meeting. Non-members are encouraged to retain their receipt and complete a written reflection on the PD session in accordance with Ahpra requirements for continuing professional development. \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/workplace-rehab-interest-group-managing-difficult-conversations-workers-and-employers-18th-july/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240724T180000
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SUMMARY:Student PD 24th July
DESCRIPTION:Student PD 24th July \nWAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present OT in Vision Impairments and Sensory Issues \nWednesday 24th July 2024 at 6:00pm \nPresenters \nJemila Kanu – Over her 12 years of experience\, Jemila has had the pleasure of working in private\, government and community health clinics. Her passion and speciality is in Paediatric Ophthalmology\, Neuro-Ophthalmology and childhood development and Low Vision Rehabilitation and has led her to work closely with families with children diagnosed with Cerebral Vision Impairment (CVI) to provide early childhood orthoptic interventions. She specialises in ophthalmic ocular disease\, strabismus diagnosis and management and neuropathology. Jemila graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Health Science\, and completed a Master of Orthoptics and Ophthalmology Sciences. \nRuth Leong – Ruth has worked primarily as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of community settings in Sydney and Perth and as a case manager at Princess Margaret Hospital. Ruth has developed a keen interest in Cerebral Vision Impairment (CVI) as she came across an increasing number of clients with low vision and the impact on their daily activities. Ruth graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) and completed a Master in Public Health. \nEmily Truswell – Emily is passionate about improving the quality of life for children with complex disability\, particularly in the field of dual sensory disability/deafblindness. She is currently working at Kinetic Kids WA. Emily has a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) and completed a Master of Disability Studies (Sensory Disability). \nDate: Wednesday 24 July 2024 \nTime: 6:00pm \nLocation: Online \nCost: $5 for Members \, $10 for Non-members \nWAOTA Members (Please log into your account via our website to receive the member rate https://waota.com.au/login/ ) \nDue to recent changes in the WAOTA policies\, members only will receive a Certificate of Attendance after attending this meeting. Non-members are encouraged to retain their receipt and complete a written reflection on the PD session in accordance with Ahpra requirements for continuing professional development. \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/student-pd-24th-july/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240725T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240725T083000
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SUMMARY:OT Services in the Home Interest Group PD
DESCRIPTION:OT Services in the Home Interest Group \nFor our next interest group we are joined by Keearny Maher\, Senior Occupational Therapist from VisAbility. \nKeearny will provide an overview of services and assistive technology for People with Vision Impairments. Keearny has worked with VisAbility since 2014 and has worked in the disability community space for most of her career. \nCost:\nWAOTA Members free (Please log into your account via our website to receive the member rate https://waota.com.au/login/ )\nNon-members $20.00 \nDue to recent changes in the WAOTA policies\, members only will receive a Certificate of Attendance after attending this meeting. Non-members are encouraged to retain their receipt and complete a written reflection on the PD session in accordance with Ahpra requirements for continuing professional development. \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ot-services-in-the-home-interest-group-pd/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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