Basic Home Modifications 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaEXTRA PLACES HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR THIS COURSE MONDAY 8TH AND TUESDAY 9TH APRIL – 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY SANDI LIGHTFOOT After the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University of Sydney has confirmed to return to Perth and repeat these courses in March 2024. Sandi Lightfoot is […]
Basic Home Modifications 2024 (EXTRA COURSE)
THURSDAY 11TH AND FRIDAY 12TH APRIL – 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY SANDI LIGHTFOOT After the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University of Sydney has confirmed to return to Perth and repeat these courses in April 2024. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a […]
Home Modifications Complex 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaSATURDAY 13TH APRIL – 08:45 – 16:30 Presented by Sandi Lightfoot The complex course will include complex bathrooms for conceptual designs, major ramps and lift considerations and kitchen design. Participants can attend the complex course only if the basic course has already been completed or they have 4 or more years experience within this clinical […]
April Student PD 17th April
Zoom OnlineOT in Forensics WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present OT in Forensics. Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 6:00pm Presenters Emma graduated in 2020 and has worked in community disability in both large and small businesses under NDIS funding. She worked in multidisciplinary teams providing both 1:1 sessions and therapeutic groups to children and adults. […]
Basic Neurological Assessment 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaBASIC NEUROLOGY FRIDAY 3rd May, 2024 – 9:00 – 16:30 Presented by Carlo Divita. Although this course is centered on Basic Neurological Assessment and therefore aims to provide it’s attendees with a greater depth of understanding of why and how specific assessment components are undertaken as part of the role of Occupational Therapists working with individuals […]
geat2GO Program 23/5/2024 (OTIHS Int Group)
geat2GO Program - OT Services in the Home Interest Group Our next OT Services in the Home Interest Group will be presented by Emily Bennison, Occupational Therapist working in the geat2GO program for Indigo Solutions. Emily will present an overview of the geat2GO program and will also cover understanding and prescribing using HCP emergency funding. […]
Hand Interest Group PD 27.5
The WAOTA Hand Interest Group’s first meeting of 2024 is schedule for Monday 27th May 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm and will be conducted via Zoom. We’re excited to announce the following three insightful presentations: Desiree (Desi) Bernhardt from Handworks will delve into a literature review focusing on trigger finger injuries. Lauren Bland, also a […]
Workplace Rehab Interest Group-Psychological Worksite Assessments-29th May
Presenters: Rozanne Biddle and Patrina Bosso - Psychological Worksite Assessments Rozanne Biddle is an occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience in injury management and workplace rehabilitation in Perth and Melbourne. Her first job, after graduating from Curtin University in 1996 was with CRS Australia, where she had completed her 4th year prac. Rozanne has […]
June Student PD 20th June
Curtin University (building/room TBA)Disability and the NDIS WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present Disability and the NDIS. Thursday 20th June 2024 at 6:30pm Presenters Hayley Nasi, a Senior Occupational Therapist at Superyou Therapy in Bassendean, has 2.5 years of experience in the disability sector. She specialises in assistive technology, Complex Home Modifications and Specialised Disability Accommodation. Hayley identifies […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY 28th JUNE, 2024 – 8:30 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY KALEAH HAMBROOK COURSE CONTENT :- On completion, therapists will be able to: Understand the role of thinking and motivation to client engagement Understand the progression of behaviour; cognitive-behaviour and Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapies. Understand the interaction of thinking, emotions and behaviours and their impact on […]