Presenter Amy Hodges is an Occupational therapist and the primary author of In My Shoes, a school based intervention that she developed as part of her doctoral studies that aims to improve the school participation and connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools. Amy will share with you the journey that led to […]

WAOTA Students are excited to welcome Brittany Shearing from Senses Australia to present about her work so far in her area of expertise! Brittany has been working within the disability sector for the past two and a half years at Senses Australia and previously with Down South Therapy Services. Within these roles she has provided […]

DOT(WA) are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and PD event on Tuesday 11th August 2020 via zoom. Presenter Suzi Taylor, Research Coordinator from Perth's Children's Hospital (PCH) will present on the topic "Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources - Where to start"? There's no 'one-size' answer to this question. Occupational therapists work across […]

Talitha (Tilly) is the director of Cornwall House OT Services. She has over 14 years experience working with children and adults with disabilities through her work with Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia. Tilly has worked predominantly in private practice whilst also working on completing her PhD. Currently overseeing 9 Occupational Therapists, Tilly works […]

Ben Cole is an Occupational Therapist who works at Silver Chain. Ben trained in the UK and after graduation worked in acute care on rotation for 4 years including 12 months in community OT. After relocating to Australia Ben spent over 5 years at the Department of Communities (DSC) as part of the adult therapy […]

Presenter: Yvette Pickering (PCH Hand and Upper Limb) Time: 6.30pm via zoom Date: 6th October 2020 This presentation will review upper limb hypermobility in children and adolescents, including assessment and management, evidence for splinting, the role of an accredited hand therapist and when to refer to a paediatric rheumatologist. Zoom Video Conference Details (no registration […]

WAOTA Students welcome Anthea Jarvis as our November presenter for professional development. Anthea graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2016 with the WA OT Association Dux Award. Since graduating Anthea has worked across the aged care and disability sectors. She is currently a community OT at Better Rehab in which she works with people who […]

How do the latest smart home monitoring technologies assist your clients to maintain their independence at home? What are the benefits and pitfalls when recommending assistive technology to your clients? Ever wondered what barriers you may face and how to overcome them? If you are recommending pendants as a safety device, what could you recommend […]