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SUMMARY:Taking the Coaching Approach 2022
DESCRIPTION:About the course: \nThe ‘Taking a coaching approach’ workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people. It 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 at developing internal or self-motivation – aiming at the ‘inner person’ rather than external motivators. It is aimed at helping a person learn rather than teaching them. \nThe aim of the workshop is to provide coaching principles and processes and practice sessions to consolidate within people helpers a methodology that taps into the potential that exists within the client or patient. The methodology focuses on questions that raise awareness (what is happening around the client or patient; raise self-awareness (what they are experiencing personally) and to raise responsibility (take responsibility for their actions and increasing ownership and accountability). \nPractical coaching principles and processes are demonstrated\, elaborated and practiced within the workshop. The workshop involves two full practice sessions of combining the coaching principles\, coaching process (the GROW model) and the listening and speaking skills of the coaching approach. \nA full set of support notes are provided for each participant that covers the principles\, processes and the listening and speaking of the coaching approach. \nTarget Audience \nThe coaching approach can be applied to any\, and all\, human interaction. It is particularly relevant to those engaged in people helping\, people management\, people leadership\, people development and people care. \nSession One:  Defining Coaching and the Coaching Approach.\n\nWhat is coaching?\nCoaching demonstration and debrief\nDistinctions between professions (mentoring\, consultant\, manager\, therapy\, counselling etc)\nListening as a coach – listening ‘to’\, ‘though’\, ‘just’ and the 3 ‘A’s of listening\n\n  \nSession Two:  Coaching with the GROW Model\n\nIntroduction to the GROW model\nWorking with the GROW coaching questions\nCoaching practice and debrief\n\n  \nSession Three: Facilitating a Coaching Conversation\n\nSpeaking with clear intention\nWhat makes a good coaching question?\nGenuine inquiry and unattached advocacy\n\n  \nSession Four: Further Practice Facilitating a Coaching Conversation\n\nCoaching practice\nDebrief and highlight learning applicable to the OT role\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker \nGraham has spent the past 51 years of his life encouraging\, supporting\, and developing people in leadership and management roles. He has had extensive experience in the Training and Development field\, including initially being instrumental in developing strategic training and development for Youth Workers and young people\, then\, moving into the management and development consultancy field having three interrelated arms or services: Leadership development\, Coaching and Facilitation services and a Training arm. \nGraham completed a Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching from at the Newfield Institute (Australia) in 2001 that focused on ontological coaching models and frameworks. Over the past 8 years Graham has designed and facilitated a program titled ‘Taking the coaching approach’. This program has been used extensively in Saint John of God Health Care hospitals and facilities across Australia to develop health care workers to develop a coaching approach. It has also been used extensively in the WA Health Department\, including WA Country Health (WACHS).  \n\n\n\nTaking the coaching approach\n\n\nDate\nFriday 15th July 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 15/5/22 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \n  \nStandard rate after 15/5/22 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $187.50 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $120.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided. \n  \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/taking-the-coaching-approach-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220627T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
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SUMMARY:Kinesiotaping\, Dupuytrens\, and The Terrible Triad 27/6 Hand IG
DESCRIPTION:This upcoming HIG will be featuring three presenters from Specialised Hand Therapy Services on the below topics of interest: \nLydia Ngoo will be presenting on the concepts and techniques of rehabilitative taping using kinesiotape for the hand and upper limb.\nJohaline Eshlin will be presenting on the pathology\, current literature and treatment techniques for the management of Dupuyren’s contractures.\nMelanie Kidd will be presenting on the current concepts for the treatment of traumatic fracture-dislocation injury pattern of the elbow. \nDate: Monday 27th June \nTime: 5.30pm \nLocation: via zoom\, link will be emailed separately so please check emails. \nCost\nFree for members of WAOTA\nNon-members $10 \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/kinesiotaping-dupuytrens-and-the-terrible-triad-27-6-hand-ig/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220620T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T051025Z
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SUMMARY:Update on toileting (children and beyond)
DESCRIPTION:DOT(WA) PD Opportunity TONIGHT – Monday 20th June \nTabitha Poole presents an Update on toileting (children and beyond) \nTabitha loves to talk about wees and poos\, so much she made a whole career around it! Tabitha has worked in paediatrics for the majority of her 11-year-long career in Occupational Therapy. She has practiced in regional and metropolitan Western Australia as well as the UK. She has been a member of the Therapy Focus continence team for 6 years and derives untold satisfaction from that special day when a parent sends a photo of a poo in the toilet. \nThis presentation will consist of continence red flags\, referral options and practical strategies and approaches to improve continence across the lifespan (with a particular focus on children). \nDate: Monday 20th June 2022 \nTime: 6:30pm-9pm \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82509246472 \nMeeting ID: 825 0924 6472
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/update-on-toileting-children-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220614T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220614T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220525T011453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T035541Z
UID:58099-1655227800-1655231400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Motivational Interviewing 14th June - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/motivational-interviewing-14th-june-workplace-rehab-interest-group/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220610T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220610T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
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SUMMARY:Self Regulation 2022
DESCRIPTION: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\, and also one which has very varied research. It is considered to be an essential skill for development\, and something that can impact every area of our life\, at every point. Yet there are such different views of what it actually is\, and how to develop self-regulation. \nThis workshop comes from a lens supporting children\, families and adults around children to learn self-regulation\, however the concepts and models are applicable across ages. Here are some of the topics that we will cover in this workshop: \n\nWhat is self-regulation? Looking into the differing definitions and perceptions of self-regulation in practice\, and society. Self-regulation can be an ambiguous topic so we will go through some of the fields of thought\, and the evidence behind these\, to delve into what self-regulation actually is.\nAn overview of self-regulation frameworks and tools\, and the evidence behind these.\nDeveloping self-regulation: assessment and intervention approaches for practice.\n\nAbout the Presenter :- \nEmily Burns has worked at Calm and Connected since graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy).  Calm and Connected is a private\, community-based practice\, working with children\, families and schools\, including delivering positive behaviour support services. In addition to individualised services\, Calm and Connected run therapy camps throughout the year\, which Emily has been a team leader on since the first camp in Perth\, in 2015. Emily has jointly presented with Kate Keisler at guest lectures at both Curtin University and Edith Cowan University and has presented many other workshops online\, and face to face on topics such as self-regulation and sensory processing. \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday June 10th\, 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 10/5/22 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 10/5/22 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $120.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/self-regulation-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220530T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220602T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210802T064641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T033145Z
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SUMMARY:PRPP - Intervention Course
DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL\, IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION OVER THE WEEKEND PLEASE EMAIL OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR  \nCAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM  \nPresented by – Dr Chris Chapparo and Dr Judy Ranka. \nThe Perceive\, Recall\, Plan & Perform Intervention Course is designed for use by occupational therapists who have completed a PRPP Assessment course. The intervention approach aims to improve task performance mastery by addressing the specific cognitive strategy application behaviours identified through PRPP assessment as most impacting on mastery. \nInstructional methods used to address these behaviours incorporate cues and prompts that align with specific perceive\, recall\, plan and perform processing operations and preferences. The efficacy of this approach has been observed in children and adults with a variety of diagnoses and conditions that impact on everyday cognition and demonstrated through research with adults with traumatic brain impairment and children with social and behavioural difficulties.  \n Objectives  \nCompare and Contrast PRPP Intervention with other forms of occupational therapy task-focused methods  \nSelect critical strategy application behaviours to address in therapy  \nSet measurable occupational performance goals for task mastery and strategy application  \nDesign a detailed plan to build strategy application behaviours required to improve or maintain performance mastery.  \n\n\n\nPRPP Intervention Course ( 4 day course )\n\n\nDate\nMonday 30th May – Thursday 2nd June\, 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 31/3/22 \nMember $840.00 \nRural/remote member $680.00 \nNon-members $1660.00 \nStudent $440.00 \nStandard rate after 31/3/22 \nMember $1080.00 \nRural/remote member $800.00 \nNon-members $1660.00 \nStudent $520.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\n  \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n**PD Registration Form 2021 \nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/prpp-intervention-course/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220523T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210802T055943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T031536Z
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SUMMARY:PRPP - Assessment Course
DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL\, IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION OVER THE WEEKEND PLEASE EMAIL OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR  \nCAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM  \nPresented by – Dr Chris Chapparo and Dr Judy Ranka. \nThe PRPP (Perceive Recall Plan Perform) Assessment is a standardised\, client centred\, criterion referenced\, occupational therapy assessment of occupational performance. It is used with clients of any age\, gender\, diagnosis\, or cultural background whose performance is compromised by difficulties with the cognitive demands of occupations. \nThe assessment yields information about performance mastery and cognitive strategy application behaviours. Strategy application behaviours assessed align with dimensions of attention and perception (P)\, learning\, memory and recall (R)\, planning\, decision-making and judgment (P)\, and the capacity to act on decisions and follow-through with plans (P). \nFindings from the PRPP Assessment are then used to plan PRPP intervention where the focus is on developing strategy application behaviours required by everyday tasks and to improve task performance mastery. The PRPP assessment is used internationally and has been translated into several languages. It has established validity in a variety of practice domains including neurology\, mental health\, learning disabilities\, autism\, chronic pain\, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders\, and dementia.  \nObjectives  \nDescribe the occupational therapy\, neurosciences and educational foundation of the assessment\, and its psychometric properties  \nAssess and score task performance mastery from videotaped examples of client performances using Stage One of the PRPP Assessment  \nAssess and score cognitive strategy application behaviours applied to tasks on dimensions of perceive\, recall\, plan and perform from videotaped examples of client performances using Stage Two of the PRPP Assessment.  \nWrite specific\, measurable mastery and strategy application goals for clients assessed.  \nUse the PRPP Assessment as a client centred outcome measure of occupational performance.  \nUnderstand the implications of assessment findings for occupational therapy intervention.  \n\n\n\nPRPP Assessment Course ( 5 day course )\n\n\nDate\nMonday 23rd May – Friday 27th May\, 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 31/3/22 \nMember $1050.00 \nRural/remote member $850.00 \nNon-members $2075.00 \nStudent $550.00 \nStandard rate after 31/3/22 \nMember $1350.00 \nRural/remote member $1000.00 \nNon-members $2075.00 \nStudent $650.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n**PD Registration Form 2021 \nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/prpp-assessment-course/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T031712Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health - WAOTA Student Committee 19/5
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA students welcome Andrew MacKinnon as our presenter for mental health! Andrew is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist & occupational therapist with extensive experience working in Perth\, Melbourne and London. During his 12 years in London\, Andrew worked within the National Health Service (NHS) with patients with Emotionally Unsustainable Personality Disorder using a mentalisation based treatment (MBT) approach. He has also completed training as a group analyst and in cognitive analytic therapy (CAT). Andrew’s therapeutic stance is warm and empathetic– constantly striving to understand and get to know his patients. \nPresenter: Andrew MacKinnon \nDate: Thursday 19th May \nTime: 6.30pm \nLocation: Virtual zoom \nCost\nMembers of the WA OT Association  $5    (please ensure you are a member of our Association\, if in doubt please try to log into your account via our website https://waota.com.au/login/ or email info@waota.com.au to confirm). \nNon-members $10.00 \nPlease note if you purchase the incorrect ticket and fail to reply to emails and phone calls\, your ticket will be cancelled and placed back into circulation for someone else to purchase. \nBook online\n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/mental-health-waota-student-committee-19-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220519T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
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SUMMARY:Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: 19th May OT Services Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This workshop has sold out\, please email WAOTA office (Lorna) info@waota.com.au if you would like to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations.\nTitle: Ramps and Other Physical Access Issues: in practice and considering legislation and guidelines \nThis presentation covers the essentials of ramps for wheelchair and ambulant users\, as well as other considerations for access. There will be a discussion of client considerations and how these can affect ramp choice and design\, key design principles and assessment criteria relating to ramps\, and discussion of the different types of ramps available (portable\, temporary and permanent). \nDate: 19th May \nPresenter: Caila Ihle \nTime:\nPlease dial in from 7.15am\nCommencing at 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual Attendance. Link and PowerPoint will be emailed prior to event\, please ensure to check your emails \nCost: \nWAOTA members free  (please ensure you are a member of our Association\, if in doubt please try to log into your account via our website https://waota.com.au/login/ or email info@waota.com.au to confirm). \nNon-members $10.00 \nPlease note if you purchase the incorrect ticket and fail to reply to emails\, your ticket will be cancelled and placed back into circulation for someone else to purchase.  \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ramps-and-other-physical-access-issues-19th-may-ot-services-interest-group/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220421T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220406T015340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T000711Z
UID:57787-1650565800-1650571200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Vocational Rehab
DESCRIPTION:The WAOTA student committee is back with another exciting PD! This month\, we would like to welcome Alex who specialises in community and return to work services. He has had substantial clinical experience working in both private and public settings with ample knowledge and background in NDIS services with previous involvement in disability employment services. He particularly specialises in functional and workplace evaluation to help people return to their previous life activities with added focus on ADL assessment and provision of services. As an AHPRA accredited occupational therapist\, Alex will be sharing with us his extensive knowledge in vocational rehab ranging from identifying the capabilities of injured workers to assisting them to seek suitable employment. \n\nPresenter: Alex Manera \n\n\nDate: Thursday April 21st \n\n\nTime: 6:30pm \n\n\nLocation: Zoom (link will be emailed separately) \n\nCost:\nWAOTA members $5.00   (please ensure you are a member of our Association\, if in doubt please try to log into your account via our website https://waota.com.au/login/ or email info@waota.com.au to confirm). \nNon-members $10.00 \nPlease note if you purchase the incorrect ticket and fail to reply to emails\, your ticket will be cancelled and placed back into circulation for someone else to purchase.  \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/vocational-rehab/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220409T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220409T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210528T025603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T025249Z
UID:55661-1649493000-1649521800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Home Modifications Complex 2022
DESCRIPTION:After the previous 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 2022. \nSandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has worked for the Universities of Sydney and Western Sydney since 1987. Her area of expertise includes environmental modifications\, occupational performance and outcome measures for ensuing that clients’ reach their maximum potential. She is currently involved with the honors panel for OT Australia\, has developed publications with NSW Health for safe design and aged care facilities\, and has participated in numerous working parties and panels related to service development for HACC Home Modifications Services\, Universal and Adaptable Design. She is also a foundation member and the NSW Health representative on the Home Modification Clearing House based at the University of NSW \nThe 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. \nNDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues. We are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees. \n\n\n\nComplex Course\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 9th April \n8:30-16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 4/2/22 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/ remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 4/2/22 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $125.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee /tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\n  \nSCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES \nIt is WAOTA’s pleasure to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course\, this will cover expenses including course registration\, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the finish of the course.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n**PD Registration Form 2021 \n \n  \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-complex-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220407T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220222T053819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T023410Z
UID:57326-1649320200-1649435400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Basic Home Modifications 2022 (2nd course)
DESCRIPTION:Following past success of both the basic and complex Home Modification courses Sandi Lightfoot from the University of Sydney has confirmed to return to Perth and repeat these courses in April 2022. \nSandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has worked for the Universities of Sydney and Western Sydney since 1987. Her area of expertise includes environmental modifications\, occupational performance and outcome measures for ensuing that clients’ reach their maximum potential. She is currently involved with the honors panel for OT Australia\, has developed publications with NSW Health for safe design and aged care facilities\, and has participated in numerous working parties and panels related to service development for Home Modifications Services\, Universal and Adaptable Design. She is also a foundation member and the NSW Health representative on the Home Modification Clearing House based at the University of NSW \nThe two day basic workshop is specifically targeted to therapists new to the area and will include: Theories behind practice\, anthropometrical measurement for design\, basic grab rail and handrail installation\, step design and minor ramping\, basic bathroom modifications\, the role of the building code for design purposes and terminology and documentation. \nNDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues. We are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees. \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nThursday 7th April and Friday 8th April\, 2022 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nMember $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStudent $250.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nIt is WAOTA’s pleasure to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course\, this will cover expenses including course registration\, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the finish of the course.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided. \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2022-2nd-course/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220405T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T031050Z
UID:57765-1649183400-1649187000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:'In my Shoes' - school based program for students on the autism spectrum
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr Amy Hodges\, presenting an update of the ‘In My Shoes’ school based program for students on the autism spectrum.\nDate and time: Tues 5th April\, 6:30pm\nZoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89570085552  Meeting ID: 895 7008 5552 \nDr Amy Hodges is an Occupational Therapist with more than 6 years clinical experience in private practice\, government and not for profit organisations predominantly in the community disability paediatric sector. Amy’s work in a community based school aged intervention service piqued her interest in the area of autism and inclusive education. Amy’s doctoral studies involved developing and evaluating the feasibility\, fidelity and preliminary effectiveness of a school based intervention aimed at improving the school participation and feelings of connectedness of primary school students on the autism spectrum. \nOn Tuesday 5th April at 6.30pm\, Amy will be sharing a brief overview of the intervention (entitled In My Shoes) and findings from the feasibility study conducted across 6 mainstream primary schools in Perth in 2020. Amy will share the benefits and challenges of conducting research in schools and factors that support and hinder the feasibility of school based interventions. This webinar may be of particular interest to Occupational Therapists working in schools or with students on the autism spectrum or with a particular interest in inclusive education.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/in-my-shoes-school-based-program-for-students-on-the-autism-spectrum/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220404T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210528T014315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T041347Z
UID:55650-1649061000-1649176200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Home Modifications Basic 2022
DESCRIPTION:After the previous 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 2022. \nSandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has worked for the Universities of Sydney and Western Sydney since 1987. Her area of expertise includes environmental modifications\, occupational performance and outcome measures for ensuing that clients’ reach their maximum potential. She is currently involved with the honors panel for OT Australia\, has developed publications with NSW Health for safe design and aged care facilities\, and has participated in numerous working parties and panels related to service development for HACC Home Modifications Services\, Universal and Adaptable Design. She is also a foundation member and the NSW Health representative on the Home Modification Clearing House based at the University of NSW. \nThe two day basic workshop is specifically targeted at therapists new to the clinical area and will include: Theories behind practice\, anthropometrical measurement for design\, basic grab rail and handrail installation\, step design and minor ramping\, basic bathroom modifications\, the role of the building code for design purposes\, as well as covering terminology and documentation. \nNDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues as we are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees. \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nMonday April 4th and Tuesday April 5th\, 2022 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 4/2/22 \nMember $400.00 \nRural/ remote member $300.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStudent $200.00 \nStandard rate after 4/2/22 \nMember $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStudent $250.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES \nWe are also pleased to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course\, this will cover expenses including course registration\, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the finish of the course.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use this registration form below. \n**PD Registration Form 2021 \n \n  \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-basic-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220401T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220401T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20211130T051334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T035611Z
UID:56998-1648801800-1648830600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Mental Health Skills 2022
DESCRIPTION:Friday 1st April 2022 \nPresented by : James Tannenbaum \nThis workshop is designed for therapists wanting to understand more about applying mental health skills to therapy. It is both a didactic and experiential workshop designed to give participants an overview of a range of skills based on current cognitive behaviour therapies and mindfulness. The workshop includes specific Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) concepts that may be practiced immediately and implemented with a wide range of clients. \nDBT is a transdiagnostic therapy with a strong behavioural focus. It has some favourable approaches including a specific orientation around increasing skillful behaviour whilst reducing unhelpful behaviour to achieve goals. It also has a structure which assists therapist to learn and implement the principles with fidelity. \nDBT is also integrative and aligns well with occupational therapy practice. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nMindfulness\nCoping skills\nEmotion regulation\n\nParticipants can expect to undertake mindfulness and awareness practices as well as self-reflection exercises that may in turn be applied with clients. Participants will receive a comprehensive slide pack with supplementary information as well as references for further exploration. \nAbout the Presenter  \nJames Tannenbaum is an Occupational Therapist with extensive mental health experience\, currently with an inpatient focus. James is currently a senior occupational therapist providing group based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy at Perth Clinic\, which is a 100-bed private psychiatric hospital where he has been since 2016. \nPrior experience includes mental health trainer at Richmond Wellbeing\, training staff and community workers in recovery oriented practice as well as trauma-informed care. In addition to mental health\, James worked at 2 Rio Tinto sites for one year\, under employment by Sonic Health Plus as a health and wellness consultant. \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday April 1st\, 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 1/3/22 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 1/3/22 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $120.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/mental-health-skills-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220329T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220329T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220215T020857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T064439Z
UID:57268-1648575000-1648578600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Workplace Modification
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Modifications are aimed at assessing an individual’s work requirements and environment and determining appropriate equipment\, support and training needs to assist them to safely perform their work tasks to their fullest potential. This session will focus on workplace modifications in the disability and injury management space for both worker’s compensation clients and clients with non-comp conditions. \nPresenter: Jasmine Cowdroy graduated as anOccupational Therapist from James CookUniversity in 2016 and is currently a Principal Consultant at Konekt Workcare. She is an assessor on the National Panel of Assessors and has been undertaking Workplace Modification Assessments for 3 years. Jasmine has a keen interest in working with DVA clients and undertaking complex ADL and workplace assessments. \nDate: Tuesday 29th March 2022 (Rescheduled\, previously 15th) \nTime: 5.30 – 6.30pm \nLocation: Via Zoom (recently updated to a zoom event. Link will be emailed a few days prior to the event) \nCost: \nWAOTA Members: Free \nNon-members: $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/workplace-modification/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220328T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220314T063600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T063600Z
UID:57565-1648488600-1648494000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand Interest Group PD (March)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first Hand Interest Group meeting for 2022! We are excited to announce our presenters for this meeting with some fabulous topics. We have Claire Miotti presenting on Flexor Tendon Repairs\, Gen Tanner presenting on Ulnar Fractures\, and Tahliya Norman presenting on Lunotriquetral Instability. We will be hosting this meet via Zoom so please book a place prior to the day. We look forward to seeing you for what will be a great first meet! \nDate: Monday 28th March \nTime: Commencing 5.30pm \nLocation: via Zoom (link will be emailed 24th-25th March\, please ensure to check your emails prior to the event) \nCost \nWAOTA members – free \nNon-members – $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-interest-group-pd-march/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220324T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220302T030803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T045245Z
UID:57361-1648107000-1648153800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Australian standards relating to bathroom modifications
DESCRIPTION:Presenters Neil Ducie and Elizabeth Wiggins-Teede will use a case scenario approach of how a Registered Builder and OT navigate and collaborate together for Bathroom modifications. It is an introduction only\, with a focus on barriers and compliances for OTs to be aware of. The scenario approach fosters awareness of standards  and compliances for the specific home environment so that this allows the audience to apply this knowledge. \nDate: 24th March \nTime:\nPlease dial in from 7.15am\nCommencing at 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual Attendance. Link will be emailed 21st – 22nd March\, please ensure to check your emails \nCost:\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nWAOTA is offering a Basic and Complex home modification courses for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. \nBasic 7th & 8th April https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2022-2nd-course/ \nComplex 9th April https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-complex-2022/
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/introduction-to-australian-standards-relating-to-bathroom-modifications/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220317T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220302T043912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T012221Z
UID:57369-1647541800-1647549000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Feeding Therapy
DESCRIPTION:The WAOTA student committee is happy to welcome Maddison Balk who works in community paediatrics and the disability sector. Maddison graduated from Curtin University in 2015 and has been working in paediatrics\, mental health and disability for not-for-profit and private practices across Perth. Maddison has developed expertise in pediatric and disability mental health\, sensory processing and regulation\, and feeding therapy. This evening she will be sharing her knowledge of the important role OTs have in mealtimes and the different types of feeding therapies OTs use to assist clients with feeding challenges. \nDate: Thursday 17th March 2022 \nTime: 6.30pm \nPresenter: Maddison Balk \nLocation: Virtual Online. Zoom link will be emailed 14th – 15th March\, please ensure to check your emails \nCost\nWAOTA Members – $5\nNon-members – $10 \nBook Online\nBecome a WAOTA Member
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/feeding-therapy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220311T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20211129T051533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T032731Z
UID:56986-1646987400-1647016200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Basic Neurological Assessment 2022
DESCRIPTION:This course is centred on Basic Neurological Assessment and aiming to provide attendees with a greater depth of understanding of why and how specific assessment components are undertaken by Occupational Therapists working with individuals with a neurological condition.  The course also aims to provide a practical understanding of what the assessment results represent and how they will link to Occupational Therapy intervention. \nThe course will cover:  \n• The basis of why Neurological Assessment is important in Occupational Therapy practice  \n• What components make up a thorough Occupational Therapy Initial Neurological Assessment  \n• How to implement an Initial Neurological Assessment including practical application of techniques  \n• The analysis of assessment findings\, as they relate to Occupational Therapy practice  \n• How to link assessment findings to intervention  \nOn completion of the course\, attendees will be armed with the practical knowledge of how to complete a Basic Neurological Assessment and how to connect it to Occupational Therapy practice.  \nAbout the Presenter  \nSince graduating from Curtin University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy\, Carlo Divita developed his skills in Neurological Assessment working at Royal Perth Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital in the areas of acute neurosurgery and neurology\, stroke rehabilitation and acquired brain injury rehabilitation. Most notably across his career he has spent six years as a Senior Occupational Therapist on the State Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services unit\, helping to influence its development as one of the most well-regarded specialist brain injury units in Australia.  \nHe completed a Master of Clinical Rehabilitation in Neurological Occupational Therapy\, from Flinders University in 2015 and has been recognized for his level of expertise in this area\, publishing a research paper and presenting at multiple state and national conferences.  \nDetails  \nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade Como  \nEarly Bird before 11/2/22  \nMember $200  \nRural/Remote Member $150  \nStudent $100  \nNon-member $395  \nStandard Rate after 11/2/22  \nMember $250  \nRural/Remote Member $187.50  \nStudent $120  \nNon—member $395  \nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \n  \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-neurological-assessment-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220225T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210923T034521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T014044Z
UID:56462-1645776000-1645804800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Pain from an OT perspective - 2022
DESCRIPTION:THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THE WAITLIST OR REPEAT COURSE TO OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR\, CAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM \n \nAbout the course :- \nChronic 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 treating chronic pain. This can make engaging with this condition difficult\, with the result that occupational therapists might choose to avoid exploring this area. Of all the approaches used in the treatment of chronic pain\, occupational therapy shows some of the most promising results but remains relatively unknown to the public and other healthcare practitioners.  \nThis workshop aims to introduce pain science and unveil the role of occupational therapy in chronic pain rehabilitation. The goal is to take the science and help occupational therapists translate it into tangible\, clinical concepts and tools. It is suitable for new or experienced therapists wishing to gain a broader understanding in this area. We will be reviewing the most recent and relevant approaches and technologies for the care and management of chronic pain. Topics to be covered include:  \nPain Science Made Simple Learn about the basic neuroscience of pain\, and the interrelationship between physiological\, psychological\, environmental and occupational processes in pain perception.  \nPain Assessment in Occupational Therapy Practice Gain an overview of how to assess patients with pain (acute and chronic)\, and using assessment findings guide diagnostic\, rehabilitation and occupation-related care plans  \nInterventions for Common Clinical Pain Syndromes Explore the different approaches to treat chronic pain\, current available evidence on their efficacy and relevance in various occupational therapy settings. Discover how occupational therapists can implement effective interventions through therapeutic neuroscience education\, psychological approaches\, functional rehabilitation\, soft tissue therapy and assistive technology.  \nThis workshop will be delivered in a casual manner with inspiring recovery stories and short gentle yoga breaks (to make your experience as pain free as possible). You will leave with a better foundational knowledge and understanding in this emerging area of practice for occupational therapists.  \nAbout the Presenter :- \nThis workshop will be presented by Ian Cheok who is a senior occupational therapist at LifeWorks Occupational Therapy and TADWA\, where he focuses on chronic pain care\, mental health\, and the use of immersive technologies such as virtual reality in clinical practice. \nIan graduated from Curtin University with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree\, receiving the Head of the School Award and Outstanding Mentor Award.  Additionally\, he has received training from The Neuro Orthopaedic Institute\, and is currently completing his postgraduate studies in chronic pain management with McGill University. \nPrior to his role in occupational therapy\, Ian was a Computer Science graduate from the University of Western Australia\, and had worked for 16+ years in the areas of user experience design and software engineering. \nCourse details :- \nLocation: Pagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como \nDate: Friday 25th February\, 2022 \nTime: 8.00am – 16.00pm \nTopic: Pain from an OT perspective \nPresenter: Ian Cheok \nCost: Early Bird before 25/12/21  \nMember $200 \nRural/remote member $150 \nNon-member $395 \nStudent $100 \nStandard rate after 25/12/21 \nMember $250 \nRural/remote member $185 \nNon-member $395 \nStudent $120 \nBook online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below :- \n**PD Registration Form 2021 \nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/pain-from-an-ot-perspective-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220217T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220217T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220110T050238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T011509Z
UID:57047-1645083000-1645086600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Overview of Indigo Programs and Initiatives (Geat2Go)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Lisa Ozsdolay \nIndigo OT Lisa Ozsdolay will be presenting at our February OTSiH interest group. Lisa has been instrumental to the rollout of geat2GO and will provide an overview of Indigo services and an update on geat2GO. Indigo were awarded a contract from the Department of Health to participate in a trial as a national provider of Goods\, Equipment and Assistive Technology (GEAT) through the Commonwealth Support Home Programme (CHSP)\, the program has been operational since 16 August 2021. \nAs always there will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. \nDate: 17th February 2022 \nTime: 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual only\, link will be emailed 14th – 15th February \nIf tickets have sold out\, please email the WAOTA office info@waota.com.au and request to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations. \nVirtual attendance \nBook Online (virtual attendance)\nPlease note: Should you no longer be able to attend\, please email the WAOTA office as soon as possible so your ticket can be allocated to someone else 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/overview-of-indigo-programs-and-initiatives-geat2go/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220215T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20220208T025802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T025802Z
UID:57237-1644949800-1644955200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:AAIMH WA Endorsement Program
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 15th February\nTime: 6.30pm\nPresenter: Anne Lowagie\nZoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89620742703 \nWe know that children’s wellbeing goes hand in hand with the wellbeing of their family. Safe\, stable and nurturing relationships with caring adults are the building blocks of healthy development and good mental health. Professionals in the early childhood and family field play a key role in promoting and supporting those all-important foundational relationships. \nOTs working with babies\, young children and their families\, particularly those facing chronic adversity\, know this work can be challenging. It requires a complex set of skills\, high levels of professional development and commitment. This means that practitioners also need access to quality training opportunities and reflective experiences that support them in their work. \nIn 2020\, the West Australian Branch of the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health (AAIMH WA) introduced Infant Mental Health (IMH) Endorsement®\, a workforce development and support system. An internationally recognised credential\, IMH Endorsement demonstrates a professional’s experiences and competency in the infant\, early childhood and family field and their commitment to a reflective\, relational approach to their work. Growing evidence indicates that endorsed professionals are better prepared to support the foundational early development of babies and young children\, in the context of their caregiving relationships. \nAnne will discuss this program with us and how it can support us to work with young children and their families.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/aaimh-wa-endorsement-program/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210813T030455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T034738Z
UID:56161-1644584400-1644598800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Vocational Rehabilitation 2022
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular requests WAOTA presents a half-day course on Vocational Rehabilitation. \nWorkplace rehabilitation is the process of helping an injured worker recover and return to work following an injury or illness. Otherwise known as Vocational Rehabilitation is a process which enables persons with functional\, psychological\, developmental\, cognitive\, and emotional disabilities or impairments to overcome barriers in accessing\, maintaining\, or returning to employment or other useful and meaningful occupation. \nVocational Rehabilitation is a set of services designed to assist individuals with disabilities to become self-sufficient \nThis course aims to provide an in-depth view of areas of vocational rehabilitation; \n\nCase Management\nJob Task Analysis\nRisk Assessments\nHierarchy of goals (Same Employer/New Employer)\nSpecific Services\nBarriers to Vocational Rehabilitation\nVocational assessments/counselling\nWork trial canvassing\nWork trial negotiations and RTWP development\nWorksite reviews\nFunctional training\nErgonomic Assessments\nJob seeking/reverse marketing\n\nThis course is tailored to any Allied Health professional looking to gain a basic understanding of Vocational Rehabilitation services\, the benefits and key deliverables. \nPresented by : Hannah Thong \nHannah is the Regional Team Leader at WorkFocus Australia. She is an Occupational Therapist and has extensive experience in Vocational Rehabilitation. \nShe has a passion for advocating for and educating people about occupational therapy and the value it can have in improving a person’s quality of life. \nCurrently her role provides Injury Management advice and providing vocational rehabilitation services as a Team Leader with WorkFocus Australia. She can comfortably manage a varied caseload of clients\, ensuring each client has the highest level of client centred care and support. She also manages a team of Rehabilitation Consultants that service Regional WA. Her strengths lie in a organised and proactive approach to case management and her ability to build excellent rapport with clients. \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday 11th February\, 2022\n\n\nTime\n13:00 – 17:00 course\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 11/12/21 \nMember $100.00 \nRural/ remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50 \nStandard rate after 11/12/21 \nMember $125.00 \nRural/ remote member $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $65.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nAfternoon Tea included\n\n\n\nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n**PD Registration Form 2021
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/vocational-rehabilitation-2022/
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211207T183000
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UID:57001-1638901800-1638901800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Dog Assisted Therapy and Autism Assistance Dog Programs
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, 7th December 2021\nTime: 6.30pm\nPresenter: Nat O’Neill \nTopic: Dog Assisted Therapy and Autism Assistance Dog Programs \nNat O’Neill\, Occupational Therapist at Kites Therapy \nNat graduated in 2004 and spent many years as a senior OT in community rehab. In 2009 she discovered an organisation called Animal Companions\, who were bringing dogs in to visit patients at SCGH. She signed herself up\, and spent many years volunteering with her own pet dog. She had chosen to study OT because she had always wanted to work with children\, so when the opportunity came up to work with therapy dogs in a paediatric setting she jumped at it. Kites Therapy provides centre based Dog Assisted Therapy with their OTs and also provides Autism Assistance Dogs to work with children and families out in the community. They are linked with the expert dog trainers at Guide Dogs WA\, and provide unique and creative ways for children to achieve their therapy goals with the help of their four legged friends. \nZoom video conference details: \n\nMeeting ID: 837 1482 7593\nJoin Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83714827593\n\nZoom instructions can be found on DOT(WA) website: https://dotwa.org.au/monthly-meeting/ \nIf you have any difficulty joining the meeting and require support from the DOT(WA) Executive Committee\, call Jacqui Hunt on 0407 834 097. \n \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/dog-assisted-therapy-and-autism-assistance-dog-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210802T074503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T011512Z
UID:56023-1638003600-1638028800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand and Upper Limb Course-2021
DESCRIPTION: THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL – IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION PLEASE EMAIL OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR – CAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM. \nDue 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 limb conditions. The workshop is aimed at new graduates\, therapists interested in hand therapy\, and therapists new to the field. The program for the day includes an anatomy refresher\, review of healing timeframes and assessments that determine our intervention\, discussion of common upper limb conditions\, and a practical splinting workshop\, including the opportunity to fabricate a splint.  \nCoordinated by Yvette Pickering\, this workshop will be presented by experienced Occupational Therapists working in hand and upper limb.  \nDate Saturday 27th November 2021\n9:00 – 16:15 \nVenue OT Laboratory Curtin University \nEarly bird before 27/9/21\nMember $200 \nRural/ remote $150 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $100 \nStandard rate after 27/9/21 \nMember $250 \nRural/ remote $175 \nNon-members $395 \nStudent $120 \nRefreshments Morning tea and lunch will be provided \nBook Online\nIf you prefer booking offline\, you can use the registration form below. \n**PD Registration Form 2021 \nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-and-upper-limb-course-2021/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210929T034105Z
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UID:56489-1637256600-1637262000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:A day in the life of an OT in Workplace Rehabilitation & panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Email WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au to register free of charge or for more information\n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-ot-in-workplace-rehabilitation-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Curtin University (building/room TBA)
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211118T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211118T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210929T050158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T021650Z
UID:56499-1637220600-1637224200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Driving Assessment Overview
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Broughton (OT) from Driving Services at Indigo will provide an overview of the driving assessment (what is involved\, when and how to refer)\, driving rehabilitation or re-enablement and vehicle modifications. There will be practical demonstration of assessment and interventions. \nPresenter: Andrew Broughton \nDate: Thursday 18th November 2021 \nTime: 7:30am – 8:30am \nLocation: \nFace-to-face: Niche Building\, 11 Aberdare Road (Corner Hospital Avenue) Nedlands – Google Map. Limited free parking available at The Niche. Paid parking also available at QEII multi story car park and street parking on Derby Road and Onslow Road\, Shenton Park \nVirtual: Link will be emailed a few days prior to event. \nCost: \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members. \nPlease purchase ticket below to register your attendance (in person or virtual) \nAttendance in Person – The Niche\, Nedlands – Google Map \nVirtual Attendance\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLike to become a member of WAOTA? Memberships for 2021 are now open  \nJoin WAOTA\nRenew Membership\nIf you would like to be added to the mailing list\, please email info@waota.com.au
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/driving-assessment-overview/
LOCATION:The Niche\, Nedlands
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211018T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
CREATED:20210628T065549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T011037Z
UID:55795-1634562000-1634576400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:STARTING YOUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESEARCH JOURNEY
DESCRIPTION:Dr Kristie Harper is an occupational therapist with over twenty years clinical experience working with adults in community and hospital settings. For the last decade\, Kristie has worked at an acute tertiary hospital\, integrating research into clinical practice. She is currently works as a Research Coordinator between Curtin University and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For the past five years Kristie has been a member of a local Human Research Ethics Committee. Kristie completed her PhD in 2020 and is committed to supporting students and clinicians to undertake occupational therapy research.  \nThe aim of this course is to provide clinician’s with the introductory skills and knowledge to start a research project. We will explore how to identify and frame a research question\, how to design and plan your research project and how to negotiate the research pathway. The course introduces research concepts such as ethics and elements of the research process within quantitative\, qualitative\, and mixed methods approaches.  \nThis course will include practical tips and strategies to start you on your research journey including:  \n– What makes a research project?  \n– Formulating a research question  \n– The stages of research  \n– Where can research take you and your practice?  \nThis course is suitable for clinicians who are new to research and keen to learn strategies to undertake research supporting their clinical practice\, developing the occupational therapy profession and improving patient outcomes.  \n\n\n\n\nSTARTING YOUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESEARCH JOURNEY \n\n\n\nDate\nMonday 18th October\, 2021 \n13:00 – 17:00 – course \n17:00 – 18:00 – refreshments\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 18/9/21 \nMember $100.00 \nRural/remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50.00 \nStandard rate after 18/9/21 \nMember $125.00 \nRural/remote member $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $65.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nAfternoon tea and refreshments included.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \nIf you prefer booking offline please use this form :- \n**PD Registration Form 2021
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/starting-your-occupational-therapy-research-journey/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211013T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T200749
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UID:56616-1634149800-1634155200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:OT in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA Students are back this month with another interesting PD that is guaranteed to cover a unique field of practice our members have never seen before. \nWe will welcome the wonderful Jessica Alexander to the Curtin campus for an informative presentation on her role as a mental health OT specialising in mother and baby inpatient mental health. \nJessica graduated from Curtin in 2015 and has worked in the public hospital system ever since. She completed a six month stint on a surgical ward following graduation before moving into various mental health settings across Fiona Stanley and Armadale Health Service. Jessica now works predominantly with mothers in the post natal period on the ward at Fiona Stanley. \nJoin us on 13 October at 6:30 on the Curtin campus to hear all about Jessica’s experience in mental health practice and her current\, very niche role. \nDate: Wednesday 13th October \nTime: 6.30pm \nLocation: Curtin University Room 119-120\, Building 108 \nCost\nWAOTA members $1 (please ensure you are a member of WA OT Assoc) \nNon-members $10 \nBook online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ot-in-mental-health/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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