The 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 […]

  The 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]