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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:20260503T162751
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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:20260503T162751
CREATED:20220314T063600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T063600Z
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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:20260503T162751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T045245Z
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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:20260503T162751
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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:20260503T162751
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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:20260503T162751
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220217T083000
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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:20260503T162751
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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:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210813T030455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T034738Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211207T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211207T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T022705Z
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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:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210802T074503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T011512Z
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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:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210929T034105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T034839Z
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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:20260503T162751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T021650Z
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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:20260503T162751
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:20260503T162751
CREATED:20211011T013113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T030812Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211005T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20211005T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210929T021442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T021442Z
UID:56487-1633458600-1633462200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:The linkages / evidence between diet and behaviour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, 5th October 2021\nTime: 6.30pm\nPresenter: Maddie Todd \nTopic: The linkages / evidence between diet and behaviour \nMaddie Todd\, Accredited Practising Dietitian\, Hatch Dietetics \nZoom video conference details: \n\nMeeting ID: 890 9784 6934\nJoin Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83094797033\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.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/the-linkages-evidence-between-diet-and-behaviour/
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:20210915T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210903T011104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T021302Z
UID:56231-1631731500-1631737800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand Therapy
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA students are back again with another interesting topic for our September PD! We hope that you all have been going well. This time\, we have two presenters Alice Boyle\, and Roisin Steadman who are passionate hand therapists currently working in Perth\, WA. \nAlice:\nAlice graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2012. Upon graduating\, she started working as a hand therapist in Occupational Therapy at Specialised Hand Therapy Services in 2013 and worked there through to the end of 2017. She became an Accredited Hand Therapist with the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) in 2017 and then moved to the UK working in the private and public sectors in London for two years before returning to Australia and working for the Specialised Hand Therapy Services team again in 2020. Whilst away\, Alice worked alongside orthopaedic and plastic surgeons and had the opportunity to attend hand therapy and surgeon conferences as well as courses such as a “Hands-on Dissection Course” in Amsterdam. She has contributed to the hand therapy community by supervising OT students on placement as well as New Graduate therapists and has presented on topics such as Mid-carpal Instability at WAOTA and AHTA hand interest group meetings. \nRoisin:\nRoisin graduated from Edith Cowan University with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) in 2012. Upon graduating\, she joined the Specialised Hand Therapy Services team and has worked here ever since to pursue her love of hand therapy. In October 2017\, she was awarded Accreditation Hand Therapist status with the Australian Hand Therapy Association (AHTA) and has successfully completed a range of courses\, such as the Advanced Trauma Course\, Orthotic Fabrication Mobilisation Course and the ‘Sarah Mee Wrist Course’. Roisin has presented to both the WAOTA Hand Interest Group and to the AHTA on injuries to the ulnar side of the wrist and has a keen interest in the assessment and treatment of wrist injuries. She regularly supervises OT students on their hand therapy placements and trains New Graduate therapists who join the Specialised Hand Therapy team. \nWith some unique presenters within the highly sought-after field of Hand Therapy\, be sure to purchase your tickets a soon as possible to avoid missing out! This will also be a unique seminar with lots to learn from\, as Alice and Roisin are very experienced clinicians within Occupational Therapy. \nDate: Wednesday 15th September \nTime: 6.45pm \nLocation: Zoom\, link will be emailed a few days prior to event \nCost \nMember of WAOTA $1 \nNon-members $10 \nBook online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-therapy/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210820T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210628T052454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T030524Z
UID:55780-1629448200-1629477000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:NDIS for OTs - In Practice
DESCRIPTION:This course is now full\, to be placed on the waiting list or as an expression of interest for further NDIS courses please email our Professional Development Co-ordinator at c.earle@bigpond.com \n This full day course will equip you with the understanding and skills to become a more effective and dynamic practitioner working in the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) space. With the NDIS constantly evolving\, keeping up to date and knowing the tips and tricks is essential to good client outcomes and being a competitive service provider. To attend this course you should already understand the NDIS fundamentals of eligibility and access\, planning meetings\, reasonable and necessary criteria and NDIS funding budgets.  \nHosted by health professional and NDIS participant Danielle Loizou-Lake\, this interactive full day course will provide you with the information and resources you need to be an effective and informed practitioner in the NDIS space. Danielle is an experienced and engaging presenter with a wealth of real life examples to illustrate where the NDIS works well and where both therapists and participants make mistakes.  \nDanielle is currently working on a project to improve the hospital to home experience for people with disability and enduring mental illness. The project is a partnership between National Disability Services and Department of Health. In 2020 Danielle started Paper Planes Support Coordination\, a social enterprise to support people to make the most of their NDIS plans.  \nDanielle is currently undertaking post graduate studies in Population Health and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement and Health Promotion.  \nThis full day course will explore:  \nNDIS Reporting for:  \n• Plan Reviews  \n• Change of Circumstance  \nIntro to Functional Capacity Assessments  \nDisability related Health needs  \nAssistive Technology  \n• Low level AT guidelines  \n• Level 3 & 4 pathways  \nPlease bring to the course your own laptop or tablet  \n  \nVenue – Pagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como  \nCost  –  Early Bird before 20/7/21  \nMember $200  \nRural/remote member $150  \nNon-member $395  \nStudent $100  \nStandard rate after 20/7/21  \nMember $250  \nRural/remote member $185  \nNon-member $395  \nStudent $120  \nRefreshments: Welcome tea/coffee\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided  \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/ndis-for-ots-in-practice/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210819T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210804T031858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T043737Z
UID:56046-1629397800-1629405000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Paediatric Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA Students are back with another exciting topic for our first PD after the mid-year break. We hope you are all well rested and ready to welcome Jessica Green for an informative presentation on paediatric mental health. \nJessica is a Curtin graduate with seven years of experience out in the field. She has predominantly worked in paediatrics since graduation with positions both in the metro area as well as rurally in WA and the NT. Over the years\, Jessica has developed a special interest in paediatric disability and mental health. She currently works at CAHDS where she specialises in complex ADHD treatment. \nBe sure to get your tickets for this PD as soon as possible as our paeds PDs almost always sell out! This presentation will also be completely unique to the paediatrics presentations we’ve had in the past as we’ve never before had a presenter with Jessica’s particular area of interest. We are sure you will find her presentation both unique and informative! \nPresenter: Jessica Green \nDate: Thursday 19th August 2021  \nTime: 6.30pm  \nLocation: via Zoom – link will be emailed a few days prior to event  \nCost: \nMembers of WA OT Association $1 \n Non-Members $10  \nMake sure you get your tickets early as we anticipate another sell-out! \nBook Online\n  \nBecome a member of WAOTA
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/paediatric-mental-health/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210816T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210503T071123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T025754Z
UID:55451-1629102600-1629133200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand Therapy Soft Tissue Course 2021
DESCRIPTION:THIS 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 \nHAND THERAPY SOFT TISSUE COURSE – ZAC SCAMPOLI \nMONDAY 16th AUGUST \nIn this full-day course\, Zac Scampoli will present a range of both theory and practical soft tissue skills relevant to hand therapists. \nZac is the an Occupational Therapist who graduating from Edith Cowan University\, his passion has always been to help people which is why he felt Occupational Therapy was perfect for him and it was through receiving treatment from a Soft Tissue Occupational Therapist which drove him to pursue a career specialising in this area. Zac’s clinical interests include assisting athletes with their sporting performance as well as the benefits of ergonomic practice. Zac works at Perth Wellness Centre as a soft tissue OT and is very experienced in the area. He also works with teaching and student education at his clinic. \nThe course will address the foundations and principles of soft tissue treatment in OT\, as well as considering evidence-based interventions for managing the soft tissue issues of hand and upper limb conditions. \nAttendees will cover a range of clinically relevant information\, including the Principles of management of soft tissue conditions along with :- \n\nCommon clinical soft tissue assessments\nBarriers to soft tissue healing\, inflammatory considerations and complex cases\nReferred pain considerations\nNeural and plexus connections and influences\nPostural considerations and assessments\nConsideration of shoulder\, scapular and cervical involvement in hand and upper limb conditions\nPrinciples of soft tissue release\nConsideration of best evidence-based practice and current clinical interventions in soft tissue management\nContraindications in soft tissue management\nPractical demonstrations throughout and small hands-on practice groups\n\n  \n\n\n\nHand Therapy – Soft Tissue Course\n\n\nDate\nMonday 16th August 2021 \n8:30 – 17:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, \n112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\n      Cost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 16/7/21 \nMember $200 \nRural/ remote $150 \nNon-members $375 \nStudent $100 \nStandard rate after 16/7/21 \nMember $250 \nRural/ remote $175 \nNon-members $375 \nStudent $200\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea 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/hand-therapy-soft-tissue-course-2021/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210812T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210812T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210722T023836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T010647Z
UID:55928-1628753400-1628757000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Smart Home Automation
DESCRIPTION:The next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take place at TADWA Bassendean. \nDoug 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. This will cover process\, assessment/consultancy\, goal achievement and advice for the home owner. \nJoin us to learn more and to ask relevant questions with the ever changing landscape of technology. \nPresenter: Doug Crockett \nDate: Thursday 12th August \nTime: 7:30am – 8:30am \nLocation: \nFace-to-face: TADWA Bassendean – Goggle Map \nVirtual: Goggle chat\, link will be emailed \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 at TADWA\nAttendance via remote goggle chats (similar to Zoom)\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/smart-home-automation/
LOCATION:TADWA Bassendean\, 371 Collier Road\, Bassendean\, WA\, Australia
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:20210810T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210809T013516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T013621Z
UID:56114-1628620200-1628627400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Triple P Positive Parenting; What it is and what it isn't
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, 10th August 2021\nTime: 6.30pm\nPresenter: Leigh Dix \nTopic: Triple P Positive Parenting; What it is and what it isn’t \nTriple 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 behavioral\, emotional\, and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence of parents. This presentation will discuss the many delivery formats and variations of Triple P\, as well as discussing Triple P strategies\, including the use of quiet time and time out. What does it mean to discipline a child?  And where do these practices fit in the debate around child mental health\, attachment\, trauma and restrictive practice? \nLeigh Dix\, an accredited Triple P practitioner for the past 25 years\, is uniquely positioned within the Health and Disability Services sectors to discuss this topic. \nZoom video conference details: \n\nMeeting ID: 890 9784 6934\nJoin Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89097846934\n\nZoom instructions can be found on our 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. \nDOT(WA) will also be holding their Annual General Meeting (AGM) following the above PD and invite all DOT(WA) members to stay online to attend the meeting.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/triple-p-positive-parenting-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt/
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:20210806T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210628T065816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T022144Z
UID:55787-1628238600-1628267400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Taking the Coaching Approach 2021 Repeat Course
DESCRIPTION:This 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  \nAbout the course  \nThe ‘Taking a coaching approach’ workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people that 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).  \nSession One: Defining Coaching and the Coaching Approach  \n• What is coaching?  \n• Coaching demonstration and debrief  \n• Distinctions between professions (mentoring\, consultant\, manager\, therapy\, counselling etc)  \n• Listening as a coach – listening ‘to’\, ‘though’\, ‘just’ and the 3 ‘A’s of listening  \nSession Two: Coaching with the GROW Model  \n• Introduction to the GROW model  \n• Working with the GROW coaching questions  \n• Coaching practice and debrief  \nSession Three: Facilitating a Coaching Conversation  \n• Speaking with clear intention  \n• What makes a good coaching question?  \n• Genuine inquiry and unattached advocacy  \nSession Four: Further Practice Facilitating a Coaching Conversation  \n• Coaching practice  \n• Debrief and highlight learning applicable to the OT role \n VENUE  – Pagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 12 Melville Parade\, Como  \nCOST – Early bird before 15/7/21 Standard rate after 15/7/21  \nEarly Bird Member $200 Standard Member $250  \nEarly Bird Rural/remote member $150 Standard Rural/remote member $187.50  \nNon-members $395 \nEarly Bird Student $100 Standard Student $120  \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 the registration form below :- \n**PD Registration Form 2021
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/taking-the-coaching-approach-2021-repeat-course/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210802T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210503T064937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T022518Z
UID:55444-1627909200-1627923600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Memory Strategies following ABI 2021
DESCRIPTION:THIS 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 \nMEMORY STRATEGIES FOLLOWING ABI – GILL SMITH \nMONDAY 2nd AUGUST \nGill Smith has over twenty five years experience as an Occupational Therapist she has worked in a variety of settings including out-patients and community based rehabilitation both in Perth and England\, with adults aged 16+ who have a variety of impairments. In the past she has developed and delivered tutorials to Hallam and Edith Cowan University Occupational Therapy schools. \nThis workshop is aimed at Occupational Therapists with experience of working in this clinical area and will cover – \n\nThe use of information processing model of cognition to describe and understand the skills needed for memory\nEncoding\, storage and retrieval outlined with ideas about how to identify and manage problems at each stage\nCategories / memory types described with examples of application in everyday life\nFactors that impact on everybody’s effective memory with ideas to improve memory function\nAssessment tools and their use\nRehabilitation principles and strategies for impairments of each skill and memory category will be revisited and explored with case examples used to illustrate points\n\n  \n\n\n\nDate\nMonday 2nd August 2021\n\n\nTime\n13:00 – 17:00 course \n17:00 – 18:00 refreshments\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 2/7/21 \nMember $100.00 \nRural/ remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $187.50 \nStudent $50 \nStandard rate after 2/7/21 \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\nIf you prefer booking online\, 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/memory-strategies-following-abi-2021/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210723T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20210723T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T162751
CREATED:20210503T073911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T024732Z
UID:55458-1627029000-1627057800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Taking the Coaching Approach 2021
DESCRIPTION:THIS 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 \nTAKING THE COACHING APPROACH \nGRAHAM TAYLOR \nFRIDAY JULY 23RD \n About the course. \nThe ‘Taking a coaching approach’ workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people that 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 content \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. \nMaterial Provided \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\nSession Two: Coaching with the GROW Model \n\nIntroduction to the GROW model\nWorking with the GROW coaching questions\nCoaching practice and debrief\n\nSession Three: Facilitating a Coaching Conversation \n\nSpeaking with clear intention\nWhat makes a good coaching question?\nGenuine inquiry and unattached advocacy\n\nSession Four: Further Practice Facilitating a Coaching Conversation \n\nCoaching practice\nDebrief and highlight learning applicable to the OT role\n\nAbout the Speaker \nGraham has spent the past 51 years of his life encouraging\, supporting\, and developing people in leadership and management roles. \nGraham has had extensive experience in the Training and Development field. This experience started in the field of Youth Work where he was instrumental in developing strategic training and development for Youth Workers and young people and then\, in the mid 1980’s\, he moved into the management and development consultancy field within organisations. His consultancy has three interrelated arms or services: Leadership development\, Coaching and Facilitation services and a Training arm. \nOver the 37 years Graham has built up a formidable client base that includes small to large business enterprises\, government organisations and ‘not for profit’ groups covering such sectors as health\, human services\, education and training\, oil and gas\, mining\, finance\, and manufacturing. Over the past 26 years there has been a clear bent toward leadership development and the powerful process of coaching. Today\, within the scope of the ‘three arms of the consultancy’ up to three quarters of Graham’s professional time is focussed on Executive Coaching (coaching leaders and managers) within a wide range of organisations. \nGraham was first introduced to a ‘formal’ coaching structure in 1994 while working overseas. The coaching model provided a powerful structure and a use of linguistic tools that clearly assisted clients (and himself!) in developing the inner person and producing possibilities and options that did not seem visible outside of coaching. This in turn led to a pursuit of coaching models and methodology that peaked in the completion of a Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching from the Newfield Institute (Australia) in 2001 that focused on ontological coaching models and frameworks. \nIn the past 20 years Graham has coached around 480 people for a total in excess of 500 coaching hours. He is usually coaching between 35 – 45 clients at any given time. His coaching tends to move in and out of what he likes to call ‘Outer Work’ and ‘Inner Work’. Outer Work being coaching for performance – to do with setting and achieving goals and choosing and executing actions. Inner Work relates to coaching for ‘being’ and is to do with beliefs\, values\, purpose\, and confidence. \nOver 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 Country Health (WACHS). \nQualifications/accreditations \n\nBachelor of Commerce\, University of Western Australia (1977)\nDiploma in Ontological Coaching (2001)\nModules 1-3\, Advanced Diploma of Ontological Coaching (2006 – 13)\nCertified Ontological and Leadership Program (2019)\nDiploma in Leadership and Management\, ETAS Group (2016)\nDiploma of Management\, ETAS Group (2014)\nDiploma of Public Administration\, Perth Technical College (1971)\nCertificate 4 in Training and Assessment\, ETAS Group (1999)\nProfessional Certified Coach (PCC)\, ICF (2008)\nExperience in debriefing Lifestyles Inventory\, DISC profile and Myers Briggs in a coaching context\nCo-Director of Programs (2011) and Faculty member of Coach School (2004 – 2013)\n\n\n\n\nTaking the Coaching Approach\n\n\nDate\nFriday July 23rd 2021 \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 23/6/21 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 23/6/21 \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\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 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/taking-the-coaching-approach-2021/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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UID:55472-1623915000-1623918600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Wheelchair Transportation Options
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take place at Freedom Motors Malaga. Troy will provide a practical demonstration of a range of equipment including wheelchair hoists and equipment for transporting wheelchair and scooters. He will also provide an overview of wheelchair transport occupant restraint systems and requirements. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and to look at the broader range of equipment available from Freedom Motors \nPresenter: Troy Rowe \nDate: Thursday 17th June \nTime: 7:30am – 8:30am \nLocation: Freedom Motors\, 19 Kalli Street Malaga – Goggle Map \nhttp://www.freedommotorsaustralia.com.au/ \nCost: \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members. \nPlease book online to register your attendance \nBook Online\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/wheelchair-transportation-options/
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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UID:55694-1623177000-1623177000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:TOYS\, PLAY\, COMMUNITY
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TOYS\, PLAY\, COMMUNITY \nThis 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. \nDate: Tuesday\, 8th June 2021 \nTime: 6.30pm \nZoom video conference details:\nMeeting ID: 841 2093 0806\n• Join from PC\, Mac\, iOS or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84120930806\n• Join by phone: +61 8 7150 1149 \nZoom instructions can be found on our website: https://dotwa.org.au/monthly-meeting/ \nIf you have any difficulty joining the meeting on the day and require support from the DOT(WA) Executive Committee\, call Jacqui Hunt on 0407 834 097.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/toys-play-community/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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UID:55550-1622658600-1622664000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:New Graduate Experience
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA 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 come along and join us in hearing from our presenters. \nPresenters \nLauren Spada – Community disability & paediatrics \nJordane Jeremiah – Mental health & rural allied health \nAnn Mathew – Community disability \n  \nDate: Wednesday 2nd June 2021  \nTime: 6.30pm  \nLocation: via Zoom – link will be emailed a few days prior to event  \nCost: \nMembers of WA OT Association $1 \n Non-Members $10  \nMake sure you get your tickets early as we anticipate another sell-out! \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/new-graduate-experience-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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UID:54790-1622192400-1622219400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Basic Neurological Assessment 2021
DESCRIPTION:About the Course \nAlthough 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 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. \nThe course will include opportunities for observation and practice of assessment techniques and learning through a range of mediums including audio-visual\, group discussion and in-vivo practice. \nThe course is aimed at Occupational Therapists who have either limited experience in Neurological Assessment or would like to develop greater confidence in this area. \n About 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 in to one of the most well-regarded specialist brain injury units in Australia. \nHe has 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. \nAs well as presenting numerous papers at conferences\, including a Keynote address\, Carlo has also provided frequent in-house education at both a basic and advanced level and run workshops both for fellow clinicians\, as well as for students as part of their academic curriculum. \nIn July of 2019\, Carlo established The Rehabilitation Collective to bring his passion for brain injury rehabilitation into the community setting\, providing occupation focused assessment and intervention to individuals at all stages of their journey. \n\n\n\nBasic Neurological Assessment\n\n\nDate\nFriday May 28th 2021 \n09:00 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 28/4/21 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \nStandard rate after 28/4/21 \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\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/basic-neurological-assessment-2021/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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