Home Modifications Basic EXTRA COURSE
After the recent 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 February 2020. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has […]
Home Modifications Complex
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThis course is currently full. Please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle c.earle@bigpond.com if you would like to be added to our waitlist for any cancellations. Sandi 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 […]
Attention Autism
The Boulevard Centre, Floreat 99 The Boulevard, Floreat (Lower Level of Cambridge Library)In February we are hosting Attention Autism, a 2-day course that equips attendees with the skills to set up and run the four stage Attention Autism programme, focusing on the practical aspects of intervention, working in a team and offering an irresistible invitation to learn. Numbers are limited for these courses, so register ASAP. We will […]
Attention Autism
The Boulevard Centre, Floreat 99 The Boulevard, Floreat (Lower Level of Cambridge Library)In February we are hosting Attention Autism, a 2-day course that equips attendees with the skills to set up and run the four stage Attention Autism programme, focusing on the practical aspects of intervention, working in a team and offering an irresistible invitation to learn. Numbers are limited for these courses, so register ASAP. We will […]
Sleep Update – Focus on the home setting
Osborne Park HospitalWith heightened awareness of the importance of sleep for health, wellbeing and function, Occupational Therapists are increasingly addressing sleep as part of clients' occupational performance. Many factors affect the fine balance of our clients' sleep and daytime function. In this session, Sue will focus on factors related to the home setting, with discussion of practical […]
NDIS, My Health Record, Risk of Fraud and Workcover WA . A private practice update
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaNDIS, MY HEALTH RECORD, RISK OF FRAUD AND WORKCOVER WA A PRIVATE PRACTICE UPDATE In response to many members requests WAOTA is delighted to present a day workshop covering these essential areas relating to private practice. This course is subsidized to enable as many private practitioners and other interested OT’s to attend. The workshop will […]
Paediatric Practice at Calm and Connected
We would like to welcome Occupational Therapist, Steph Alymore, to present around the topic of Paediatric practice at Calm and Connected in our first Ever virtual PD! Stephanie enjoys working with children, their families, teachers and other important supports to help achieve the individual and families goals. She has experience working in the areas of […]
April PD Postponed: Improving Motor Skills in Young Children: The Animal Fun Program
April PD Postponed - Amidst all the changes and challenges going on with the world at the moment, the DOT(WA) Exec have decided to postpone the April meeting and PD 'Improving the Motor Skills of Young Children with the Animal Fun Program’. We will do some test runs of hosting a live online only PD […]
Sleep in OT
Zoom OnlineDr Sue McCabe is an occupational therapist, working as a clinician, a researcher and a sessional OT teacher. She graduated in Perth in 1980, and has worked across a range of settings - including spinal and neuro rehab, community paediatrics, and equipment design – in the UK, the Northern Territory and Perth. Last year, she […]
The development of a school based intervention to improve the school participation and school connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools
Zoom OnlinePresenter Amy Hodges is an Occupational therapist and the primary author of In My Shoes, a school based intervention that she developed as part of her doctoral studies that aims to improve the school participation and connectedness of students with autism in mainstream primary schools. Amy will share with you the journey that led to […]