Occupational Therapy in Aged Care
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students is excited to welcome Tori French as our first presenter for professional development in 2021! Tori graduated from Curtin in 2017 and has since been working full-time in the aged care environment. She looks forward to sharing the wealth of knowledge she has gained over the past years and having an open discussion […]
Wheelchair prescription and seating
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaWHEELCHAIR PRESCRIPTION AND SEATING FRIDAY MARCH 19TH, 2021 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 […]
NDIS – The Fundamentals
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you are new to the world of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) or working in the space but not feeling confident with how to support a client to gain access to scheme, have a successful planning meeting or make the most of an NDIS plan then this course is essential for you. Hosted by […]
Toilet Talk: Assistive tech and toilet prescription – things OT consider
TADWA Bassendean 371 Collier Road, Bassendean, WA, AustraliaThe OT Services in the Home Interest Group is hosting a morning session on "Toilet Talk". Presenter Elizabeth Wiggins-Teede will be focussing on toilets and toileting equipment, in addition to commode compatibility and bidets, to cater to the functional needs of individuals. When: Thursday April 15th Time: 7.30am - 8.30am Location: TADWA 371 Collier Road, […]
SENSE – Assessment and Treatment
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaSensory Rehabilitation following Stroke: Neuroscience Foundations, New Evidence and Application to Clinical Practice. Presented by Professor Leeanne Carey - BAppSc (OT), PhD, FAOTA, FOTARA. Leeanne Carey is Professor of Occupational Therapy in the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University and Founding Head of the Neurorehabilitation and Recovery research group, Stroke Division, Florey […]
Emotional Intelligence
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaEmotional Intelligence: Turning Instinct into Action Presenter Dr Margaret Potter, Principal Smart Moves Consultancy Workshop outline Our emotions are so often contagious and a single person can influence the tone, energy and focus of a group both for better and for worse. So, what impact do you want to have on your team or […]
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 […]