Interest Group Courses
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Neuro-affirming Practice: WAOTA Student Committee 11/5
Curtin University 108:118WAOTA students are excited to welcome Sandy Lin, Hayley Thorburn and Joni Howell from Superyou Therapy for our May PD on Neuro-affirming practice! Sandy is a speech pathologist who spent 3 years working in hospitals for all ages in Taiwan, and 4 years working in a paediatric setting in a multi-disciplinary team at Karratha. Identifying as […]
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Hand Interest Group PD 15/5
Zoom OnlineThe WAOTA Hand Interest Group are pleased to invite you to our upcoming meeting to be held on Monday 15th May at 5:30pm via zoom. We have 3 wonderful presentations kindly prepared by Joondalup Health Campus/Ramsay Health. Please join us for an evening of learning and sharing! Alex Mcleish (OT) – CMMS plaster casting & […]
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Worksite Assessment & Staged Return to Work Programs
Zoom OnlineWorkplace Assessment is a key component of the injury management and workplace rehabilitation process. Ashlee Bowler will be presenting on workplace assessments including best practice measures on workplace assessments, how we complete them, and the importance of the assessment in assisting injured workers and their treating parties develop a staged Graduated Return to Work Program […]
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Shower Commodes (and more) 15/6 (OTIHS Int Group)
Virtually OnlineAngela Newton, Business Development Manager for K care, will be joining us for the next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting on 15th June at 7:30am. Angela will provide us with an overview of K Care products with particular focus on wheeled shower commodes; different specifications and modifications available including bariatric options. We […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]