Interest Group Courses
Events
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AAIMH WA Endorsement Program
Zoom OnlineDate: Tuesday 15th February Time: 6.30pm Presenter: Anne Lowagie Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89620742703 We 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 […]
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Overview of Indigo Programs and Initiatives (Geat2Go)
Zoom OnlinePresenter: Lisa Ozsdolay Indigo 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 […]
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Feeding Therapy
Zoom OnlineThe 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 […]
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Introduction to Australian standards relating to bathroom modifications
Virtually OnlinePresenters 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 […]
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Hand Interest Group PD (March)
Zoom OnlineWelcome 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 […]
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Workplace Modification
Zoom OnlineWorkplace 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 […]
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‘In my Shoes’ – school based program for students on the autism spectrum
Zoom OnlinePresenter: Dr Amy Hodges, presenting an update of the 'In My Shoes' school based program for students on the autism spectrum. Date and time: Tues 5th April, 6:30pm Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89570085552 Meeting ID: 895 7008 5552 Dr Amy Hodges is an Occupational Therapist with more than 6 years clinical experience in private practice, government and not for profit […]
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Vocational Rehab
Zoom OnlineThe 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. […]
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Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: 19th May OT Services Interest Group
Zoom OnlineThis 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 […]
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Mental Health – WAOTA Student Committee 19/5
Zoom OnlineWAOTA 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) […]