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April Student PD 17th April

Zoom Online

OT 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, Australia

BASIC 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, Australia

FRIDAY 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 […]

Taking the Coaching Approach 2024

Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, Australia

Presented by Graham Taylor About the course The ‘Taking a coaching approach’ _workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people that is built on a style of communication and motivation aimed at unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their performance. Rather than ‘telling, directing and instructing’ the coaching approach aims […]

Workplace Rehab Interest Group-Managing Difficult Conversations-Workers and Employers-18th July

Presenter: Chris Mather Chris Mather is an experienced professional in the vocational rehabilitation and return to work industry, with a specialisation in managing difficult conversations between workers and employers. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both parties, Chris brings a unique perspective and valuable insights to the table.  Throughout their career, Chris […]

Student PD 24th July

Zoom Online

Student PD 24th July WAOTA Student Committee is pleased to present OT in Vision Impairments and Sensory Issues Wednesday 24th July 2024 at 6:00pm Presenters Jemila Kanu - Over her 12 years of experience, Jemila has had the pleasure of working in private, government and community health clinics. Her passion and speciality is in Paediatric Ophthalmology, […]