Occupational Therapy in the Community
Zoom OnlineThis month WAOTA Students return to Zoom to welcome our PD speaker, Megan Baker, all the way from the sunny Gold Coast. Graduating in 2014 from Southern Cross University, Megan has since had a broad range of experience in a number of areas of OT including, orthopaedic, neurological and general medical rehabilitation. Megan also has over […]
Basic Neurological Assessment 2021
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaAbout the Course 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 with a neurological condition; it also aims to provide a […]
New Graduate Experience
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students are back this month with our most popular PD topic - the New Graduate Experience! As usual, we will be welcoming a selection of the most recent graduates to share their experiences with us about their journey after graduation, and their pursuit of establishing their careers as occupational therapists. We hope you will […]
TOYS, PLAY, COMMUNITY
Zoom OnlineTopic: TOYS, PLAY, COMMUNITY This presentation by Louise Bell will discuss Toy Libraries and the secret to how your clients can access hundreds of quality toys to meet their therapeutic goals. Louise Bell is an Occupational Therapist and also a project officer at Toy Libraries Australia. Date: Tuesday, 8th June 2021 Time: 6.30pm Zoom video […]
Wheelchair Transportation Options
Due to Covid restrictions and limited number of attendees allowed, online tickets must be purchased and presented in order to attend. Unfortunately the OT Services Interest Group are unable to accept those who show on the morning without previously purchasing a ticket. The next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take place […]
Taking the Coaching Approach 2021
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaTHIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED OUT - IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A REPEAT COURSE PLEASE EMAIL OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR, CAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM TAKING THE COACHING APPROACH GRAHAM TAYLOR FRIDAY JULY 23RD About the course. The ‘Taking a coaching approach’ workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with […]
Memory Strategies following ABI 2021
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaTHIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION PLEASE EMAIL OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR, CAROLYN EARLE AT C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM MEMORY STRATEGIES FOLLOWING ABI – GILL SMITH MONDAY 2nd AUGUST Gill Smith has over twenty five years experience as an Occupational Therapist she has worked in a variety of […]
Taking the Coaching Approach 2021 Repeat Course
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThis course is currently full. To be placed on the waitlist for any cancellations or future courses please email of Professional Development Co-ordinator, Carolyn Earle on c.earle@bigpond.com 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 […]
Triple P Positive Parenting; What it is and what it isn’t
Zoom OnlineDate: Tuesday, 10th August 2021 Time: 6.30pm Presenter: Leigh Dix Topic: Triple P Positive Parenting; What it is and what it isn't Triple P-positive parenting is a flexible, evidence-based, multilevel, preventively oriented parenting and family support strategy developed by the Matthew Sanders and his colleagues at the University of Queensland. The program aims to prevent severe […]
Smart Home Automation
TADWA Bassendean 371 Collier Road, Bassendean, WA, AustraliaThe next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take place at TADWA Bassendean. Doug Crockett from Intelligent Homes will share with us how he and his team are working with clinicians to develop workable solutions in the Smart Home automated space. This applied to new builds and retrofit of current housing options. […]