Events
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Wheelchair Prescription and Seating 2025
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY JULY 11th, 2025 About the Course This full day workshop will be broken down as follows Introduction to seating assessment. An overview of the process and tools of a seating and mobility assessment. What other assessments can be used to support the functional justifications of the recommended solution…..what kind of information do we need […]
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Hand Interest Group PD 4.08.25
Virtually OnlineThe WAOTA Hand Therapy Interest Group is pleased to invite you to our third meeting of the year on Monday 4th August via Zoom from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. We're excited to announce the following three presentations from HULC: Central slip injuries with a focus on Boutonniere’s deformity – Claire Miotti and Lucy Barrett New findings […]
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OT Services in the Home Interest Group PD 7.08.2025
Virtually OnlineOT Services in the Home Interest Group Topic: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Palliative Care Presented by Anthony Hartland For the August OT Services in the Home Interest Group we are pleased to be joined by Occupational Therapist Anthony Hartland who will discuss the role of Occupational Therapy in palliative care. Anthony is an […]
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Introduction to Sleep (2025)
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY 29th August, 2025 - 09:00 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY SUE MCCABE Course outline:- This introductory course is targeted to OTs working across all sectors (all conditions, all age groups). The aim of the course is to provide evidence-based information about sleep and circadian science, translated through the OT lens for practical and individualised application […]
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WAOTA Awards Night 6th September 2025
University Club of Western Australia UWA Hackett Entrance #1, Hackett Drive, Crawley, Western Australia, AustraliaWAOTA Awards Night Tickets on Sale The WAOTA Awards Night celebrates the incredible work Occupational Therapists do throughout WA! This inspiring event will honour those OTs who have demonstrated excellence and dedication in advancing the OT profession. Date: Saturday 6th September 2025 Location: The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Entrance #1, Hackett Drive, Crawley […]
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Self Regulation 2025
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaSELF REGULATION WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH – 08:30 – 16:30 Presented by Kate Keisler and Emily Burns Self regulation is a skill everyone needs to thrive across all ages. It is a common occupational therapy goal for occupational therapists working with children and families, with widely varied research. It is an essential skill for development, and something […]
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaUNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY (DBT) IN MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER, 2025 – 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY IMOGEN MORGAN AND TRACEY ENGELBRECHT Workshop Synopsis and Learning Objectives: This workshop is tailored for occupational therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of DBT and its application in supporting clients with […]
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Home Modifications Complex 2026
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented 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 area or similar. NDIA responsibilities will also […]
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Impact of Trauma 2026
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPRESENTED BY KELLIE GOES This course will introduce OTs to key understandings about trauma and adversity, their impact on children, development, and relationships. It explores the neurobiology of trauma, the ways that a child might respond to trauma, and how children and families can recover from trauma. It will also introduce a trauma sensitive approach […]
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AI in Health – 2026
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaTHIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FRIDAY , 22nd May 2026 - 08:30 – 16:30 PRESENTED BY Alex Jenkins. Introduction: Join Alex Jenkins for an engaging session that delves into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Explore its evolution and understand different AI types, from chatbots to content creation tools. Learn to […]