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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. Title: Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: in practice and considering legislation and guidelines This presentation covers the essentials of ramps for wheelchair and ambulant users, as well as other considerations […]

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) […]