SELF 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 […]

  UNDERSTANDING 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 […]

SATURDAY 31st JANUARY 8:00 – 15:30 PRESENTED BY – YVETTE PICKERING Due to the practical nature of this course, attendees are limited to 20, so register quickly to secure your place. This interactive and practical full day workshop will provide a theoretical basis for your clinical reasoning when working with patients with hand and upper […]

PAIN FROM AN OT PERSPECTIVE FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY, 2026  - 08:00 – 16:00 PRESENTED BY MITCHELL FURNESS. Chronic pain management is a major and growing challenge for patients, healthcare professionals and the global healthcare system. Pain science can be quite disheartening as a topic – as there are no magic bullets or quick fixes in […]

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 2026. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of […]

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 area or similar.  NDIA responsibilities will also […]

PRESENTED 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 […]

FRIDAY 15TH AND SATURDAY 16TH  MAY, 2026 -  8:30 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY – KERRY WALLACE Day 1 – Foundations of DIR®: Floortime™ Introduction to the DIR® Model Overview of the DIR® framework: origins, core concepts, and evolution Introduction to the six Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDLs) Core principles of Floortime™ as the practical application […]

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 identify tasks AI can enhance, discover real-world business applications, […]