The WAOTA Hand Interest Group’s first meeting of 2024 is schedule for Monday 27th  May 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm and will be conducted via Zoom. We’re excited to announce the following three insightful presentations: Desiree (Desi) Bernhardt from Handworks will delve into a literature review focusing on trigger finger injuries. Lauren Bland, also a […]

Presenters: Rozanne Biddle and Patrina Bosso - Psychological Worksite Assessments Rozanne Biddle is an occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience in injury management and workplace rehabilitation in Perth and Melbourne. Her first job, after graduating from Curtin University in 1996 was with CRS Australia, where she had completed her 4th year prac. Rozanne has […]

Disability and the NDIS WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present Disability and the NDIS. Thursday 20th June 2024 at 6:30pm Presenters Hayley Nasi, a Senior Occupational Therapist at Superyou Therapy in Bassendean, has 2.5 years of experience in the disability sector. She specialises in assistive technology, Complex Home Modifications and Specialised Disability Accommodation. Hayley identifies […]

Presenter: Chris Mather Chris 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 […]

Student PD 24th July WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present OT in Vision Impairments and Sensory Issues Wednesday 24th July 2024 at 6:00pm Presenters Jemila 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, […]

OT Services in the Home Interest Group For our next interest group we are joined by Keearny Maher, Senior Occupational Therapist from VisAbility. Keearny 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 […]

Student PD 22nd August WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present New Graduate Experience Thursday 22nd August 2024 at 6:30pm Presenters Josephine Sauzier: Josephine graduated in 2023 from Curtin University. After graduating, she did some contracting work developing an aquatic OT program for Swimming on the Spectrum while she applied for full time work in […]

The WAOTA Hand Interest Group is pleased to invite you to our second meeting of the year on Tuesday 27th August 2024 via Zoom from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. We're excited to announce the following three presentations from Specialised Hand Therapy: ULFI vs DASH assessments - Peter Lum Functional Assessment of Handwriting - Jessica Chan Post-op […]

Presenters: Gill Yates, Frances Parkhowell and Elise Parker Gill Yates - Outstanding Achievement in Return to Work Award (Psychological Claim) An Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in physical and psychological injuries, specializing in veteran rehabilitation. Her case study involved a 55-year-old former naval marine technician with PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. Despite significant barriers, Gill […]

The WAOTA Hand Therapy Interest Group is pleased to invite you to our third meeting of the year on Monday 25th November via Zoom from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. We're excited to announce the following three presentations from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital OT Hand & Upper Limb Clinic: Metacarpal head fractures and management – Chani van […]