This September we will be will be joined by Karen Stidwell for an informative PD about home modifications in the context of private practice. Karen's main role at Life Live It! is to conduct home visits and prescribe clients with adaptive equipment around their own home to improve safety and independence. Karen will be describing […]

Presenter: Jordan Bishop Audiologist / Ear Science Institute Australia This presentation will focus on hearing loss The importance of early intervention for hearing loss The latest research on the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline Signs of hearing loss Hearing screening questionnaires Ways to maximise communication Information on referral pathways for hearing loss and […]

OT Services in the Home Interest Group next PD  Please note there'll be no meeting held in August. Meetings will be held bi-monthly from 7.30am Date: Thursday 19th September Time: 7.30am - 8.30am Location: Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) F Block Activity Room Topic: Basic ramp access and things to consider when prescribing Presenter: Caila Ihle […]

The WAOTA Hand Interest Group invites you to participate in an Anatomy Wet Lab facilitated by 2 x Anatomy tutors, focusing on upper limb specimens. PLEASE NOTE: This event is only open to registered Occupational Therapists. This event is NOT OPEN to students. Tickets need to be pre-purchased from https://www.trybooking.com/BFSTR (booking closes on Friday 4 October 2019 at […]

Please note this is a student only PD event. Lucy Mancini graduated from Curtin University in 2014 and quickly moved into the field of Autism. In her current role as a senior therapist, Lucy conducts assessments and therapy supports for children aged 2-6 years, who have or are suspected of having an autism diagnosis. PRESENTER: […]

This presentation aims to give you an insight on how to use the Alert program as a tool to promote and teach children self-regulation skills. Berry Johnston will also share with you how she has been able to use the Alert program in schools such as the Fremantle Language Development Centre. Presenter: Berry Johnson, OT […]

A smart device can be a valuable tool and quick to access, low cost AT option. This session aims to show how simple technology can be and aims to encourage OTs to embrace using  it in rehabilitation. This presentation will show how you can use features, voice assistants to turn your device into: a talking […]

Tabitha Poole is an Occupational Therapist and the team leader of the PEBBLES continence service. She will be presenting on toileting skill development, red flags, when and how to refer to PEBBLES, toilet training tips and tricks as well as answering questions. PRESENTER: Tabitha Poole WHEN: Tuesday 4th February 2020, 6.30pm. WHERE: Edith Cowan University […]

In February we are hosting Attention Autism, a 2-day course that equips attendees with the skills  to  set  up  and  run  the  four  stage  Attention  Autism  programme,  focusing on  the  practical aspects of intervention, working in a team and offering an irresistible invitation to learn.  Numbers are limited for these courses, so register ASAP.  We will […]

In February we are hosting Attention Autism, a 2-day course that equips attendees with the skills  to  set  up  and  run  the  four  stage  Attention  Autism  programme,  focusing on  the  practical aspects of intervention, working in a team and offering an irresistible invitation to learn.  Numbers are limited for these courses, so register ASAP.  We will […]