Private Practice OTs are invited to attend an upcoming event being offered through Independent Living Centre (ILC) in partnership with Embassy of Denmark presenting and demonstrating innovative home and community-care solutions. Click here to register your interest or for further information

An event for current Occupational Therapy students6.15pm for a 6.30pm startMore information can be found on our facebook page - https://facebook.com/WAOTAstudents/

The first evening meeting will be our PD on Monday 2nd September at 6:30 - 8:30pm. PD commences 6:30pm followed by our AGM. We'll keep the AGM as brief as possible and will be proving snacks. The PD presentation, 'Advancing Your SOS Feeding Skills - Summary of Three Advanced Courses' will be presented by Jenna […]

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 […]