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SUMMARY:Pain Care OT: Approaches and Strategies for Chronic Pain Recovery (OTIHS Int Group)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming meeting where we will have the privilege of hosting Ian Cheok\, Principal Occupational Therapist from Lifeworks OT. Ian is an occupational therapist with expertise in providing chronic pain care therapy. He will be speaking on the topic of Pain Care Occupational Therapy: Approaches and Strategies for Chronic Pain Recovery. \nIn this presentation\, Ian will provide insights into the role of occupational therapy in managing chronic pain\, the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain\, and evidence-based approaches that occupational therapists use to manage chronic pain\, including cognitive-behavioral therapy\, mindfulness-based interventions and activity-based therapy. Ian will also discuss practical strategies for managing chronic pain\, and provide case studies that illustrate how occupational therapy can help individuals with chronic pain. \nThis presentation is an excellent opportunity for members of the OTIHS group to learn about the latest developments in chronic pain care therapy and to gain valuable insights into the role of occupational therapy in managing chronic pain. We hope you can join us for what promises to be an informative and engaging session. \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nInaugural Awards Ball – Tickets Now Open
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/pain-care-ot-approaches-and-strategies-for-chronic-pain-recovery-otihs-int-group/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230417T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T020528Z
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SUMMARY:PRPP for Kids - the Perceive\, Recall\, Plan\, Perform System of Task Analysis and its application to young children
DESCRIPTION:DOT(WA) are holding there next PD on Monday 17th April at 6.30pm. Paula Buttigieg will present on PRPP for Kids – the Perceive\, Recall\, Plan\, Perform System of Task Analysis and its application to young children. \nPaula has worked with children for most of her career and is a long-term user and advocate for the PRPP system as both an assessment and intervention tool.  For the past 16 years\, Paula has worked at WizeTherapy\, a private\, transdisciplinary organisation that supports children with disability or developmental delay and their families. Paula has also worked with Chris Chapparo and Judy Ranka\, the developers of the PRPP system\, to deliver components of the PRPP training. Paula will be presenting a brief background to the PRPP model and how the assessment and intervention can be used when working with a range of children who experience difficulties in the cognitive domain. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84689459812 \nMeeting ID: 846 8945 9812 \nWAOTA are holding a 4 day PRPP Intervention course on Monday 29th May – Thursday 1st June presented by Dr Chris Chapparo and Dr Judy Ranka. Places are strictly limited – more information
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/prpp-for-kids-the-perceive-recall-plan-perform-system-of-task-analysis-and-its-application-to-young-children/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230413T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
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SUMMARY:Private Practice Paediatrics - WAOTA Student Committee 13/4
DESCRIPTION:Kate Maskos graduated with the class of 2016 at Curtin University. Over the past 7 years she has worked predominantly in the paediatric sector\, and has previously engaged in both clinic and community settings at larger business structures.  \nShe now currently works as a Senior Therapist and Lead at Potion Therapy Support Services\, which is her own business that was established in 2022. The driving force to establishing Potion OT was in recognition of the need for a more accessible and personable occupational therapy service that bigger establishments may not be able to provide on demand\, and CONNECTION is a huge value upheld in her business structure.  \nHer area of passion within her scope of practice is social emotional and behavioural support for young children aged from approximately 3 to 12 years of age. However she also supports other functional challenges (such as life skills\, mental health\, motor skills) and demographics (young adults and adults) within her caseload. Currently her youngest person supported is 2 years of age and her eldest is 64 years of age. \nPresenter: Kate Maskos \nDate: Thursday 13th April \nTime: 6.30pm \nLocation: Curtin University\, Room 108.119/120 \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members $5.00\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online – Tickets Strictly Limited\nTickets now open for the WAOTA Inaugural Awards Ball. Why not get your friends together and help celebrate the fantastic work all OTs do within our communities across all regions of WA. The evening promises to be a night filled with laughter and of course plenty of dancing with music from the Esplanade Hotels residents DJ – more information \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/private-practice-paediatrics-waota-student-committee-13-4/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230330T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20230310T004826Z
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SUMMARY:OT in Autism PD - WAOTA Student Committee 30/3
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA Students are excited to welcome Mathew Johnson and Jema Kerrich from Autism Association of Western Australia as our presenters for the first PD of the year! \nMathew Johnson is the manager of school aged therapy and clinical services at Autism Association of Western Australia (11 years and counting!) and has worked as an occupational therapist in the disability field for most of his career. Mathew enjoys being able to input into the growth and development of services\, manage the challenge of the NDIS rollout in WA and support therapy staff to become excellent professionals. \nJema Kerrich is an occupational therapist who initially worked in private practice paediatrics with a focus on fine/gross motor skills and handwriting. Jema is now a key therapist in school aged therapy and clinical services at Autism Association of WA and has worked there for 3 years. Jema loves being able to assist children and adolescents to live their life to the fullest and upskill their family\, school and community supports to facilitate this. Jema is involved in working on emotional regulation\, sensory regulation\, understanding their autism\, motor skills\, social skills and play. \nPresenter: Mathew Johnson and Jema Kerrich \nDate: Thursday 30th March \nTime: 6.30pm  \nLocation: Curtin University\, Rooms 108.119/120 \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members $5.00\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online – Tickets strictly limited
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ot-in-autism-pd-waota-student-committee-30-3/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230228T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
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SUMMARY:Activities of Daily Living Assessments - 28th Feb - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Claudia Di Lazzaro is one of the founding directors of Incite Solutions Group with more than 16 years’ experience in the delivery of high-quality services within the vocational rehabilitation industry. Claudia has a Masters of Occupational Therapy and is a qualified Functional Independence Measure (FIM) clinician as well as Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE) practitioner with a broad range of skills across physical rehabilitation\, catastrophic injuries\, home visiting\, mental health and aged care. \nClaudia is highly skilled in managing complex cases and delivering discipline specific assessments and services including activities of daily living assessments\, aids and equipment prescription\, FIM assessments\, workplace ergonomics\, functional capacity evaluations\, work from home assessments\, cognitive rehabilitation services\, injury education and pain coaching across a range of markets including Department of Veterans’ Affairs and WorkCover. Claudia has a strong focus on delivering quality services and positive outcomes within the relevant customer frameworks whilst recognising the distinct and varying functional needs and goals that each individual service requires. \nDate: Tuesday 28th February \nTime: 5.30pm – 6.30pm \nLocation: Virtually (link will be emailed to you) \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/activities-of-daily-living-assessments-28th-feb-workplace-rehab-interest-group/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230223T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230223T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20230125T043522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T031542Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction: Basics of Wheelchair Assessment and Prescription 23/2 OTSIH
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Ozsdolay\, Aged Care Team lead at Indigo presents an introduction into the basics of wheelchair assessment and prescription in the community\, including posture\, pressure and environmental factors to consider. \nDate: Thursday 23rd February \nTime: sign in from 7.15am\, starts promptly at 7.30am \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/introduction-basics-of-wheelchair-assessment-and-prescription-23-2-otsih/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20230201T032145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T032145Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Playgroups - The LEaP Playgroup for children with developmental delay and/or disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Details: Dr Jodie Armstrong’s doctorate focused on developing and evaluating the LEaP therapeutic playgroup for children with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Developed as a ‘first line’ approach for children entering therapeutic services\, this model showed to be effective in improving children’s developmental outcomes and increasing parental social support.\nJodie will be presenting on the LEaP playgroup model\, key research findings\, next steps for LEaP as well as outlining the core components of therapeutic playgroups for therapist wanting to implement such models within their practice. \nDate: Tuesday 7th of February \nTime: 6.30pm \nPresenter: Dr Jodie Armstrong  – Occupational Therapist and Researcher \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86745081431
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/the-power-of-playgroups-the-leap-playgroup-for-children-with-developmental-delay-and-or-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230116T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230116T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20230109T032903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T003311Z
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SUMMARY:Elbow Assessment\, Trigger Finger and Scaphoid Fractures 16/1 Hand IG
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the first Hand Interest Group meeting of 2023. This quarters meeting is kindly presented by Hand\, Upper Limb and Physiotherapy unit at RediMed \nTopics \n\nKristie Di Loreto: Elbow Assessment\nAlex Esterhuezin: Trigger Finger\nGabby Falco: Management of Scaphoid Fractures\n\nTime: 5.30pm \nDate: Monday 16th January \nLocation: via zoom\, link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members. \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/elbow-assessment-trigger-finger-and-scaphoid-fractures-16-1-hand-ig/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221117T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221117T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20221025T042851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T042851Z
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SUMMARY:Occupational Therapy in Palliative Care 17/11 - OT Services in the Home IG
DESCRIPTION:Our next Occupational Therapy Services in the Home Interest Group takes place on Thursday November 17th when we will be joined by OT Anthony Hartland for a presentation on OT and Palliative Care. Anthony is an Australian trained Occupational Therapist\, with over 25 years’ international experience in a diverse range of clinical areas and management\, including hospital\, community\, hospice\, not for profit and private practice.  He is currently working with the Bunbury Community Palliative Care Team. His presentation will cover palliative care and allied health – Living well until death and he will also provide an update of 12 months of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in WA. \nPresenter: Anthony Hartland \nDate: Thursday 17th November 2022 \nTime: 7:30am – 8:30am \nVirtual: Zoom link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/occupational-therapy-in-palliative-care-17-11-ot-services-in-the-home-ig/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220919T034620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T034729Z
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SUMMARY:Geriatric Rehab PD - WAOTA Student Committee 12/10
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA Students are pleased to welcome Jade Beck as our presenter for our October PD! Jade Beck graduated from Curtin University in 2013 and is currently a senior occupational therapist and occasional acting p3/coordinator at Fremantle Hospital specialising in Geriatric Rehabilitation. \nJade has worked in several clinical areas in the hospital setting over her career. After graduating\, Jade worked at OPH for five to six years in geriatric rehab\, elective surgery and in leave relieve. She also lived in London for two years where she had the opportunity to receive her first leadership role at the Royal Free Hospital where she was the team lead for a multidisciplinary team for renal and urology roles. Furthermore she worked in the acute medical unit\, trauma and orthopaedic wards whilst at Royal Free Hospital. She then returned to Perth and had the chance to work at Fiona Stanley Hospital in general med\, ICU and some relief in the state rehab service before going to Fremantle where she covered in stroke rehab before getting her current role. \nTime: 6.30pm \nDate: 12th October \nLocation: Via zoom\, link will be emailed \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nWA OT Association members – $5 \nNon-members – $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/geriatric-rehab-pd-waota-student-committee-12-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220824T020505Z
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SUMMARY:Hand Interest Group PD 19/9
DESCRIPTION:The Hand Interest Group are holding there next meeting on Monday 19th September with 3 presenters from InHand Occupational Therapy. \nTopics \n\nElisha Stefanelli: The Floating Elbow – Paediatric Supracondylar Fracture with Ipsilateral Forearm Fractures\nTeagan Maloney: Digital Nerve Repair and Rehabilitation\nLinda Canty: Latest Update on 1st CMC Osteoarthritis\n\nTime: 5.30pm \nDate: Monday 19th September \nLocation: via zoom\, link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members. \nBook Online\n  \nOT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-interest-group-pd-19-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220824T024900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T025322Z
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SUMMARY:Ergonomics 19/9 - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group are holding there next meeting on Monday 19th September on the topic Ergonomics\, presented by Sarah Cliff. The face-to-face PD will be held in Subiaco with free street parking available. \n \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nBook Online\n  \nOT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ergonomics-19-9-workplace-rehab-interest-group/
LOCATION:Custodian Work Assist\, Level 1\, 188-198 Churchill Ave\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220915T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220915T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20210825T015412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T020557Z
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SUMMARY:Custom Hand Rails Prescription (external and internal) 15/9 OTSIH
DESCRIPTION:The next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take via zoom \nBeth Wiggins-Teede will discuss prescription and measurements for custom handrails. \nPresenter: Beth Wiggins-Teede \nDate: Thursday 15th September 2022 \nTime: 7:30am – 8:30am \nVirtual: Zoom link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members. \nBook Online\n\nOT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages\n \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/custom-hand-rails-prescription-external-and-internal-15-9-otsih/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220907T014944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T050956Z
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SUMMARY:New Graduate PD (WAOTA Student Committee 14/9)
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Alex Esterhuizen\, Jessica Tang and Jerome Choo \nDate: Wednesday 14th September \nTime: 6:30pm \nLocation: Zoom \nDescription: \nThis month we are excited to welcome our new graduates to speak us about their journey after graduation. Please join us as we warmly welcome our speakers for this month! \n\nAlex Esterhuizen graduated from ECU in 2021 and is now an Occupational Therapist working in Hand Therapy. She has been working at RediMed 2Hands Upper Limb Clinic since the beginning of this January year. Despite having challenging experiences\, Alex loves helping patients in their journey to heal their various and upper limb conditions!\nJessica Tang graduated from Curtin University in 2021 and started her new role as an occupational therapist at Rocky Bay. She is currently responsible for a mixed caseload of clients which consists of youths and adults with a range of diagnoses which require regular interventions\, assessment\, or assistive technology input. Jessica’s area of interests includes neurological rehab\, postural support\, and assistive technology.\nJerome Choo graduated from Curtin University and is currently undertaking his role as an occupational therapist at ORS group\, who he completed his graduate program with. Jerome has a varied caseload which range of paediatrics to older adults living with disabilities including autism\, psychosocial\, cognitive\, and physical. Jerome provides services in capacity building\, assessments\, assistive technology\, and home modifications. He is interested in areas consisting of assistive technology\, mental health\, and virtual reality.\n\nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nWAOTA members $5\nNon-members $10 \nBook Online\nWAOTA OT WEEK BREAKFAST – Tickets now open
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/new-graduate-pd-waota-student-committee-14-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220825T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220815T004623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T004623Z
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SUMMARY:Paediatric Neurorehabilitation - 25/8 WAOTA Student Committee
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Loren West\nLocation: via Zoom \nLoren West graduated as an occupational therapist in 2016 and has since developed a passion for providing evidence based interventions for children with neurological conditions and injuries. Her clinical interests are in the utilisation of technology for upper limb functional training in order to improve quality of life and participation. \nLoren has had extensive experience as an Allied Health Assistant within the iRehab program at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children where she gained invaluable experience in appreciating the need for integrated multidisciplinary interventions that is grounded by research and best clinical care. \nCurrently Loren works as a clinical coordinator and lead occupational therapist at the Healthy Strides Foundation which is a dedicated intensive therapy provider for children and young adults with neurological conditions and injuries. \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nWAOTA members $5\nNon-members $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/paediatric-neurorehabilitation-25-8-waota-student-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220823T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220816T012546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T012651Z
UID:58701-1661279400-1661286600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:DOT(WA) AGM and PD - Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:It is that time of year again- time for the DOT(WA) AGM – a chance for you to hear what we have achieved over the last year\, be updated on the financial position of DOT(WA) and have a chance to ask questions etc. All Executive Committee roles are up for nomination\, and full details on the roles can be found by clicking this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DOTWAExecCommitteeNominations2022. If you have any questions about joining the committee\, the level of commitment of a role (some are just a few hours a year)\, about the AGM etc\, please do not hesitate to contact us on dotwa@outlook.com. \nWe will also be hosting a PD at our AGM and details are as follows: \nTuesday\, 23rd August 2022 from 6.30pm \nJoin us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81778881142 \nProfessional Development Meeting Details \nPresenter: Cath Fitzhardinge\, Occupational Therapist\, Nature Space Consultant @ Nature Play Advocate \nAbout the Presenter \nAs an Occupational Therapist\, Cath advocates for children (and adults) living in urban areas to have access to nature\, and to embed nature into their everyday lives. Cath collaborates with Landscape Architects\, Schools\, Early Learning Centres\, and Local Councils in the creation and activation of nature spaces. \nCath will discuss with DOT(WA) members how to promote nature connection\, health and wellbeing through meaningful occupation in order to foster resilience\, confidence\, curiosity and kindness. \nCath will also share her experiences of working with Bronwyn Paynter\, Nature OT in her cOnnecT with nature program\, where she connected with like minded OTs to share\, support and provide feedback to each other as they explored how to incorporate nature into their OT practice.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/dotwa-agm-and-pd-nature-play/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220721T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220721T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220628T040209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T011158Z
UID:58395-1658388600-1658392200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Applying Kitchen AT and Meal Preparation Strategies 21/7 OTIHS Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The next OTIHS Session in July will be provided by Jacqui Lund. Jacqui will share a practical approach to kitchen skills. You will be able to learn a range of approaches including the use of technology\, and other mainstream equipment that is available that can be used with people who are wanting to maximise independence in the kitchen. \nDate: Thursday 21st July \nPresenter: Jacqui Lund \nTime:\nPlease dial in from 7.15am\nCommencing at 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual Attendance. Link will be emailed separately\, please check your emails a few days before PD. If link not received\, please check your junk folder or contact the WAOTA office info@waota.com.au  \nCost\nFree for members of WAOTA\nNon-members $10 \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nBook Online\nIf tickets have sold out\, please email Lorna info@waota.com.au to be added to the waitlist
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/applying-kitchen-at-and-meal-preparation-strategies-21-7-otihs-interest-group/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220627T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220526T024652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T032756Z
UID:58168-1656351000-1656354600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Kinesiotaping\, Dupuytrens\, and The Terrible Triad 27/6 Hand IG
DESCRIPTION:This upcoming HIG will be featuring three presenters from Specialised Hand Therapy Services on the below topics of interest: \nLydia Ngoo will be presenting on the concepts and techniques of rehabilitative taping using kinesiotape for the hand and upper limb.\nJohaline Eshlin will be presenting on the pathology\, current literature and treatment techniques for the management of Dupuyren’s contractures.\nMelanie Kidd will be presenting on the current concepts for the treatment of traumatic fracture-dislocation injury pattern of the elbow. \nDate: Monday 27th June \nTime: 5.30pm \nLocation: via zoom\, link will be emailed separately so please check emails. \nCost\nFree for members of WAOTA\nNon-members $10 \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/kinesiotaping-dupuytrens-and-the-terrible-triad-27-6-hand-ig/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220620T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220620T051025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T051025Z
UID:58361-1655749800-1655758800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Update on toileting (children and beyond)
DESCRIPTION:DOT(WA) PD Opportunity TONIGHT – Monday 20th June \nTabitha Poole presents an Update on toileting (children and beyond) \nTabitha loves to talk about wees and poos\, so much she made a whole career around it! Tabitha has worked in paediatrics for the majority of her 11-year-long career in Occupational Therapy. She has practiced in regional and metropolitan Western Australia as well as the UK. She has been a member of the Therapy Focus continence team for 6 years and derives untold satisfaction from that special day when a parent sends a photo of a poo in the toilet. \nThis presentation will consist of continence red flags\, referral options and practical strategies and approaches to improve continence across the lifespan (with a particular focus on children). \nDate: Monday 20th June 2022 \nTime: 6:30pm-9pm \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82509246472 \nMeeting ID: 825 0924 6472
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/update-on-toileting-children-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220614T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220614T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220525T011453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T035541Z
UID:58099-1655227800-1655231400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing 14th June - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/motivational-interviewing-14th-june-workplace-rehab-interest-group/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220503T031712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T031712Z
UID:57958-1652985000-1652990400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Mental Health - WAOTA Student Committee 19/5
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA students welcome Andrew MacKinnon as our presenter for mental health! Andrew is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist & occupational therapist with extensive experience working in Perth\, Melbourne and London. During his 12 years in London\, Andrew worked within the National Health Service (NHS) with patients with Emotionally Unsustainable Personality Disorder using a mentalisation based treatment (MBT) approach. He has also completed training as a group analyst and in cognitive analytic therapy (CAT). Andrew’s therapeutic stance is warm and empathetic– constantly striving to understand and get to know his patients. \nPresenter: Andrew MacKinnon \nDate: Thursday 19th May \nTime: 6.30pm \nLocation: Virtual zoom \nCost\nMembers of the WA OT Association  $5    (please ensure you are a member of our Association\, if in doubt please try to log into your account via our website https://waota.com.au/login/ or email info@waota.com.au to confirm). \nNon-members $10.00 \nPlease note if you purchase the incorrect ticket and fail to reply to emails and phone calls\, your ticket will be cancelled and placed back into circulation for someone else to purchase. \nBook online\n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/mental-health-waota-student-committee-19-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220426T025734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T043546Z
UID:57864-1652945400-1652949000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: 19th May OT Services Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has sold out\, please email WAOTA office (Lorna) info@waota.com.au if you would like to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations.\nTitle: Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: in practice and considering legislation and guidelines \nThis presentation covers the essentials of ramps for wheelchair and ambulant users\, as well as other considerations for access. There will be a discussion of client considerations and how these can affect ramp choice and design\, key design principles and assessment criteria relating to ramps\, and discussion of the different types of ramps available (portable\, temporary and permanent). \nDate: 19th May \nPresenter: Caila Ihle \nTime:\nPlease dial in from 7.15am\nCommencing at 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual Attendance. Link and PowerPoint will be emailed prior to event\, please ensure to check your emails \nCost: \nWAOTA members free  (please ensure you are a member of our Association\, if in doubt please try to log into your account via our website https://waota.com.au/login/ or email info@waota.com.au to confirm). \nNon-members $10.00 \nPlease note if you purchase the incorrect ticket and fail to reply to emails\, your ticket will be cancelled and placed back into circulation for someone else to purchase.  \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ramps-and-other-physical-access-issues-19th-may-ot-services-interest-group/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220421T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220406T015340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T000711Z
UID:57787-1650565800-1650571200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Vocational Rehab
DESCRIPTION:The WAOTA student committee is back with another exciting PD! This month\, we would like to welcome Alex who specialises in community and return to work services. He has had substantial clinical experience working in both private and public settings with ample knowledge and background in NDIS services with previous involvement in disability employment services. He particularly specialises in functional and workplace evaluation to help people return to their previous life activities with added focus on ADL assessment and provision of services. As an AHPRA accredited occupational therapist\, Alex will be sharing with us his extensive knowledge in vocational rehab ranging from identifying the capabilities of injured workers to assisting them to seek suitable employment. \n\nPresenter: Alex Manera \n\n\nDate: Thursday April 21st \n\n\nTime: 6:30pm \n\n\nLocation: Zoom (link will be emailed separately) \n\nCost:\nWAOTA members $5.00   (please ensure you are a member of our Association\, if in doubt please try to log into your account via our website https://waota.com.au/login/ or email info@waota.com.au to confirm). \nNon-members $10.00 \nPlease note if you purchase the incorrect ticket and fail to reply to emails\, your ticket will be cancelled and placed back into circulation for someone else to purchase.  \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/vocational-rehab/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220405T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220405T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220404T031050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T031050Z
UID:57765-1649183400-1649187000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:'In my Shoes' - school based program for students on the autism spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr Amy Hodges\, presenting an update of the ‘In My Shoes’ school based program for students on the autism spectrum.\nDate and time: Tues 5th April\, 6:30pm\nZoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89570085552  Meeting ID: 895 7008 5552 \nDr Amy Hodges is an Occupational Therapist with more than 6 years clinical experience in private practice\, government and not for profit organisations predominantly in the community disability paediatric sector. Amy’s work in a community based school aged intervention service piqued her interest in the area of autism and inclusive education. Amy’s doctoral studies involved developing and evaluating the feasibility\, fidelity and preliminary effectiveness of a school based intervention aimed at improving the school participation and feelings of connectedness of primary school students on the autism spectrum. \nOn Tuesday 5th April at 6.30pm\, Amy will be sharing a brief overview of the intervention (entitled In My Shoes) and findings from the feasibility study conducted across 6 mainstream primary schools in Perth in 2020. Amy will share the benefits and challenges of conducting research in schools and factors that support and hinder the feasibility of school based interventions. This webinar may be of particular interest to Occupational Therapists working in schools or with students on the autism spectrum or with a particular interest in inclusive education.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/in-my-shoes-school-based-program-for-students-on-the-autism-spectrum/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220329T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220329T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220215T020857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T064439Z
UID:57268-1648575000-1648578600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Workplace Modification
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Modifications are aimed at assessing an individual’s work requirements and environment and determining appropriate equipment\, support and training needs to assist them to safely perform their work tasks to their fullest potential. This session will focus on workplace modifications in the disability and injury management space for both worker’s compensation clients and clients with non-comp conditions. \nPresenter: Jasmine Cowdroy graduated as anOccupational Therapist from James CookUniversity in 2016 and is currently a Principal Consultant at Konekt Workcare. She is an assessor on the National Panel of Assessors and has been undertaking Workplace Modification Assessments for 3 years. Jasmine has a keen interest in working with DVA clients and undertaking complex ADL and workplace assessments. \nDate: Tuesday 29th March 2022 (Rescheduled\, previously 15th) \nTime: 5.30 – 6.30pm \nLocation: Via Zoom (recently updated to a zoom event. Link will be emailed a few days prior to the event) \nCost: \nWAOTA Members: Free \nNon-members: $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/workplace-modification/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220328T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220314T063600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T063600Z
UID:57565-1648488600-1648494000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand Interest Group PD (March)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first Hand Interest Group meeting for 2022! We are excited to announce our presenters for this meeting with some fabulous topics. We have Claire Miotti presenting on Flexor Tendon Repairs\, Gen Tanner presenting on Ulnar Fractures\, and Tahliya Norman presenting on Lunotriquetral Instability. We will be hosting this meet via Zoom so please book a place prior to the day. We look forward to seeing you for what will be a great first meet! \nDate: Monday 28th March \nTime: Commencing 5.30pm \nLocation: via Zoom (link will be emailed 24th-25th March\, please ensure to check your emails prior to the event) \nCost \nWAOTA members – free \nNon-members – $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-interest-group-pd-march/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220324T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220302T030803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T045245Z
UID:57361-1648107000-1648153800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Australian standards relating to bathroom modifications
DESCRIPTION:Presenters Neil Ducie and Elizabeth Wiggins-Teede will use a case scenario approach of how a Registered Builder and OT navigate and collaborate together for Bathroom modifications. It is an introduction only\, with a focus on barriers and compliances for OTs to be aware of. The scenario approach fosters awareness of standards  and compliances for the specific home environment so that this allows the audience to apply this knowledge. \nDate: 24th March \nTime:\nPlease dial in from 7.15am\nCommencing at 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual Attendance. Link will be emailed 21st – 22nd March\, please ensure to check your emails \nCost:\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nWAOTA is offering a Basic and Complex home modification courses for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. \nBasic 7th & 8th April https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2022-2nd-course/ \nComplex 9th April https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-complex-2022/
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/introduction-to-australian-standards-relating-to-bathroom-modifications/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220302T043912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T012221Z
UID:57369-1647541800-1647549000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Feeding Therapy
DESCRIPTION:The WAOTA student committee is happy to welcome Maddison Balk who works in community paediatrics and the disability sector. Maddison graduated from Curtin University in 2015 and has been working in paediatrics\, mental health and disability for not-for-profit and private practices across Perth. Maddison has developed expertise in pediatric and disability mental health\, sensory processing and regulation\, and feeding therapy. This evening she will be sharing her knowledge of the important role OTs have in mealtimes and the different types of feeding therapies OTs use to assist clients with feeding challenges. \nDate: Thursday 17th March 2022 \nTime: 6.30pm \nPresenter: Maddison Balk \nLocation: Virtual Online. Zoom link will be emailed 14th – 15th March\, please ensure to check your emails \nCost\nWAOTA Members – $5\nNon-members – $10 \nBook Online\nBecome a WAOTA Member
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/feeding-therapy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220217T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220217T083000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220110T050238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T011509Z
UID:57047-1645083000-1645086600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Overview of Indigo Programs and Initiatives (Geat2Go)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Lisa Ozsdolay \nIndigo OT Lisa Ozsdolay will be presenting at our February OTSiH interest group. Lisa has been instrumental to the rollout of geat2GO and will provide an overview of Indigo services and an update on geat2GO. Indigo were awarded a contract from the Department of Health to participate in a trial as a national provider of Goods\, Equipment and Assistive Technology (GEAT) through the Commonwealth Support Home Programme (CHSP)\, the program has been operational since 16 August 2021. \nAs always there will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. \nDate: 17th February 2022 \nTime: 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual only\, link will be emailed 14th – 15th February \nIf tickets have sold out\, please email the WAOTA office info@waota.com.au and request to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations. \nVirtual attendance \nBook Online (virtual attendance)\nPlease note: Should you no longer be able to attend\, please email the WAOTA office as soon as possible so your ticket can be allocated to someone else 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/overview-of-indigo-programs-and-initiatives-geat2go/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220215T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T173724
CREATED:20220208T025802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T025802Z
UID:57237-1644949800-1644955200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:AAIMH WA Endorsement Program
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 15th February\nTime: 6.30pm\nPresenter: Anne Lowagie\nZoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89620742703 \nWe know that children’s wellbeing goes hand in hand with the wellbeing of their family. Safe\, stable and nurturing relationships with caring adults are the building blocks of healthy development and good mental health. Professionals in the early childhood and family field play a key role in promoting and supporting those all-important foundational relationships. \nOTs working with babies\, young children and their families\, particularly those facing chronic adversity\, know this work can be challenging. It requires a complex set of skills\, high levels of professional development and commitment. This means that practitioners also need access to quality training opportunities and reflective experiences that support them in their work. \nIn 2020\, the West Australian Branch of the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health (AAIMH WA) introduced Infant Mental Health (IMH) Endorsement®\, a workforce development and support system. An internationally recognised credential\, IMH Endorsement demonstrates a professional’s experiences and competency in the infant\, early childhood and family field and their commitment to a reflective\, relational approach to their work. Growing evidence indicates that endorsed professionals are better prepared to support the foundational early development of babies and young children\, in the context of their caregiving relationships. \nAnne will discuss this program with us and how it can support us to work with young children and their families.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/aaimh-wa-endorsement-program/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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