Memory Strategies following ABI
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaMEMORY STRATEGIES FOLLOWING ABI – GILL SMITH MONDAY 31st AUGUST Gill 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 […]
New Graduate Experience
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students are back with the yearly New Graduate Experience PD! Come join the committee through Zoom to learn about what it's like in the big world outside our uni bubble. Meet your presenters! We are one week away from the New Graduate Experience. We have 4 newly graduated occupational therapists ready to share their […]
Upper Limb Hypermobility in Children and Adolescents
Zoom OnlinePresenter: Yvette Pickering (PCH Hand and Upper Limb) Time: 6.30pm via zoom Date: 6th October 2020 This presentation will review upper limb hypermobility in children and adolescents, including assessment and management, evidence for splinting, the role of an accredited hand therapist and when to refer to a paediatric rheumatologist. Zoom Video Conference Details (no registration […]
Sex and Sexuality
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students are excited to announce our next PD: Sex and Sexuality with Narelle Higson. Narelle has worked for many years in both hospital and community based OT practice with all age groups, including a 5.5 year stint at the multiple Sclerosis Society of WA as an occupational therapist/sexuality advisor. She currently working with Optimal […]
Building Mindsight
A PATHWAY TO A MORE PRODUCTIVE AND HAPPIER LIFE DR MARGARET POTTER SATURDAY 31st OCTOBER Workshop outline Have you ever found yourself stuck in a toxic relationship and wondered how did I get here and how can I get out of this? Do you want to change your behaviour (eg do more exercise, reduce […]
Community Disability
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students welcome Anthea Jarvis as our November presenter for professional development. Anthea graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2016 with the WA OT Association Dux Award. Since graduating Anthea has worked across the aged care and disability sectors. She is currently a community OT at Better Rehab in which she works with people who […]
Hand Therapy Soft Tissue Course
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaHAND THERAPY SOFT TISSUE COURSE – ROISIN SULLIVAN In this full-day course, Roisin Sullivan will present a range of both theory and practical soft tissue skills relevant to hand therapists. Roisin Sullivan is the an Occupational Therapist that has practiced exclusively in Soft Tissue OT for the past 15 years to promote occupational performance for […]
Smart Home Assistive Remote Monitoring Technology and Future Trends
Osborne Park HospitalHow do the latest smart home monitoring technologies assist your clients to maintain their independence at home? What are the benefits and pitfalls when recommending assistive technology to your clients? Ever wondered what barriers you may face and how to overcome them? If you are recommending pendants as a safety device, what could you recommend […]
NDIS – 201
About the Presenter Danielle is a Project Lead with National Disability Services WA currently working with Department of Health WA on improving the hospital and discharge experience for people with disability. Danielle is also the founder of Paper Planes Support Coordination, a social enterprise to support people to make the most of their NDIS plans. Danielle […]
Pain from an OT perspective
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaAbout the Course Chronic pain management is a major and growing challenge for patients, healthcare professionals and the global healthcare system. Pain science can be quite disheartening as a topic – as there are no magic bullets or quick fixes in treating chronic pain. This can make engaging with this condition difficult, with the result […]