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Sleep in OT

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Dr Sue McCabe is an occupational therapist, working as a clinician, a researcher and a sessional OT teacher. She graduated in Perth in 1980, and has worked across a range of settings - including spinal and neuro rehab, community paediatrics, and equipment design – in the UK, the Northern Territory and Perth. Last year, she […]

The development of a school based intervention to improve the school participation and school connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools

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Presenter Amy Hodges is an Occupational therapist and the primary author of In My Shoes, a school based intervention that she developed as part of her doctoral studies that aims to improve the school participation and connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools. Amy will share with you the journey that led to […]

Community Disability Support Services

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WAOTA Students are excited to welcome Brittany Shearing from Senses Australia to present about her work so far in her area of expertise! Brittany has been working within the disability sector for the past two and a half years at Senses Australia and previously with Down South Therapy Services. Within these roles she has provided […]

AGM & PD: Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources – Where to start?

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DOT(WA) are holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) and PD event on Tuesday 11th August 2020 via zoom. Presenter Suzi Taylor, Research Coordinator from Perth's Children's Hospital (PCH) will present on the topic "Research, grant writing, accessing evidence based resources - Where to start"? There's no 'one-size' answer to this question. Occupational therapists work across […]

OT in Animal Therapy

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Talitha (Tilly) is the director of Cornwall House OT Services. She has over 14 years experience working with children and adults with disabilities through her work with Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia. Tilly has worked predominantly in private practice whilst also working on completing her PhD. Currently overseeing 9 Occupational Therapists, Tilly works […]

Wheelchair Seating and Pressure Care

TADWA Bassendean 371 Collier Road, Bassendean, WA, Australia

Ben Cole is an Occupational Therapist who works at Silver Chain. Ben trained in the UK and after graduation worked in acute care on rotation for 4 years including 12 months in community OT. After relocating to Australia Ben spent over 5 years at the Department of Communities (DSC) as part of the adult therapy […]

New Graduate Experience

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WAOTA Students are back with the yearly New Graduate Experience PD! Come join the committee through Zoom to learn about what it's like in the big world outside our uni bubble. Meet your presenters! We are one week away from the New Graduate Experience. We have 4 newly graduated occupational therapists ready to share their […]

Upper Limb Hypermobility in Children and Adolescents

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Presenter: Yvette Pickering (PCH Hand and Upper Limb) Time: 6.30pm via zoom Date: 6th October 2020 This presentation will review upper limb hypermobility in children and adolescents, including assessment and management, evidence for splinting, the role of an accredited hand therapist and when to refer to a paediatric rheumatologist. Zoom Video Conference Details (no registration […]

Sex and Sexuality

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WAOTA Students are excited to announce our next PD: Sex and Sexuality with Narelle Higson. Narelle has worked for many years in both hospital and community based OT practice with all age groups, including a 5.5 year stint at the multiple Sclerosis Society of WA as an occupational therapist/sexuality advisor. She currently working with Optimal […]

Community Disability

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WAOTA Students welcome Anthea Jarvis as our November presenter for professional development. Anthea graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2016 with the WA OT Association Dux Award. Since graduating Anthea has worked across the aged care and disability sectors. She is currently a community OT at Better Rehab in which she works with people who […]