Interest Group Courses
Recognising and addressing burnout 24th August – Workplace Rehab Interest Group
Virtually OnlineDate : Thursday 24th August, 2023 Time : 5:00 - 6:00pm Location : Virtual ( via Teams ) About the Presentation : Registered Psychologist, Andrew, will discuss what steps can be taken to recognise the indicators of burnout and counteract the impact as quickly and effectively as possible. Andrew has worked across multiple ‘people-centric’ industries and […]
August student PD 24th August
Curtin University 108: 119-120Presenters: Serena Ng & Bec Anderson Date: August 24 Time: 6:30pm Location: Curtin University Room 108.119/120. Tickets: $5 members, $10 non-members Welcome back from the midyear break! WAOTA Students are excited to present our annual new graduate experience PD. This year we have two new graduates who would love to share their experience post-graduation. Serena […]
Hand Interest Group PD 28/8
Virtually OnlineWe have 3 wonderful presentations kindly prepared by HandWorks Occupational Therapy. Please join us for an evening of learning and sharing! Catie Bott - Pulley injuries Renee Skou - Radial Head Fractures Lara Van Poecke - Galleazi Fractures Date: Monday 28th August Time: 5.30pm Location: via zoom, link will be emailed separately Cost: WAOTA members free (Please log into […]
September student PD 14th September
Zoom OnlinePresenters: Emily, Sam and Jemma Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Location: Online via zoom WAOTA is excited to present this month's PD... in FORENSICS! Emily has been an OT for 8 years. Her current role is within the WA Department of Justice (DoJ). Emily has spent the last few years developing a new OT role based in […]
Custom Rails 12/10 (OTIHS Int Group)
Virtually OnlinePresenter: Blake Kennett will discuss prescription and measurements for custom handrails in the home environment. Date: Thursday 12th October 2023 Time: Sign in from 7.15am, starts at 7.30am Location: Virtual link will be emailed Cost: Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ WAOTA members free […]
2023 ARPA winners and their case studies – 4th December – Workplace Rehab Interest Group
Virtually OnlinePresenter: Rebecca Kidd and Tiarn Mahney of WorkFocus Australia - Best New Starter & Outstanding Achievement in RTW Award - Physical Claim Date: Monday 4th December 2023 Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Location: Virtual (Teams) Cost: Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ WAOTA members free […]
Hand Interest Group PD 4.12
Virtually OnlineThe WAOTA Hand Interest Group is pleased to invite you to our final meeting of the year. Scheduled for Monday 4th December 2023 via Zoom from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Jeannie Davis from Hand Clinic WA has kindly volunteered to present 3 presentations on infection control, wound management and Dupuytren's Disease. Please join us for an […]
Pressure Care Mattresses 22/2/2024 (OTIHS Int Group)
Virtually OnlineThe February meeting of the OT Services in the Home Interest Group will be hosting a presentation by Occupational Therapist Ilissa Liew on pressure care mattresses. This will include an overview of pressure care principles, the different types of mattresses available and advantages, disadvantages and client application for each. Ilissa is an Occupational Therapist with […]
April Student PD 17th April
Zoom OnlineOT in Forensics WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present OT in Forensics. Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 6:00pm Presenters Emma graduated in 2020 and has worked in community disability in both large and small businesses under NDIS funding. She worked in multidisciplinary teams providing both 1:1 sessions and therapeutic groups to children and adults. […]
geat2GO Program 23/5/2024 (OTIHS Int Group)
geat2GO Program - OT Services in the Home Interest Group Our next OT Services in the Home Interest Group will be presented by Emily Bennison, Occupational Therapist working in the geat2GO program for Indigo Solutions. Emily will present an overview of the geat2GO program and will also cover understanding and prescribing using HCP emergency funding. […]