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  • Vocational Rehab

    Zoom Online

    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. […]

  • Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: 19th May OT Services Interest Group

    Zoom Online

    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 […]

  • Mental Health – WAOTA Student Committee 19/5

    Zoom Online

    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) […]

  • Update on toileting (children and beyond)

    Zoom Online

    DOT(WA) PD Opportunity TONIGHT – Monday 20th June Tabitha Poole presents an Update on toileting (children and beyond) Tabitha 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 […]

  • Kinesiotaping, Dupuytrens, and The Terrible Triad 27/6 Hand IG

    Zoom Online

    This upcoming HIG will be featuring three presenters from Specialised Hand Therapy Services on the below topics of interest: Lydia Ngoo will be presenting on the concepts and techniques of rehabilitative taping using kinesiotape for the hand and upper limb. Johaline Eshlin will be presenting on the pathology, current literature and treatment techniques for the […]

  • Applying Kitchen AT and Meal Preparation Strategies 21/7 OTIHS Interest Group

    Virtually Online

    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 […]

  • DOT(WA) AGM and PD – Nature Play

    Zoom Online

    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 […]

  • Paediatric Neurorehabilitation – 25/8 WAOTA Student Committee

    Zoom Online

    Presenter: Loren West Location: via Zoom Loren 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 […]

  • New Graduate PD (WAOTA Student Committee 14/9)

    Zoom Online

    Presenters: Alex Esterhuizen, Jessica Tang and Jerome Choo Date: Wednesday 14th September Time: 6:30pm Location: Zoom Description: This 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! Alex Esterhuizen graduated from ECU in 2021 and […]