WA Occupational Therapy Association

Memory Strategies following ABI
2020-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
MEMORY 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 has developed and delivered tutorials to Hallam and Edith Cowan University Occupational Therapy schools.
This workshop is aimed at Occupational Therapists with experience of working in this clinical area and will cover –

The use of information processing model of cognition to describe and understand the skills needed for memory
Encoding, storage and retrieval outlined with ideas about how to identify and manage problems at each stage
Categories / memory types described with examples of application in everyday life
Factors that impact on everybody’s effective memory with ideas to improve memory function
Assessment tools and their use
Rehabilitation principles and strategies for impairments of each skill and memory category will be revisited and explored with case examples used to illustrate points

Date
Monday 31st August 2020

Time
13:00 – 17:00 course
17:00 – 18:00 refreshments

Venue
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost
Early Bird before 31/7/20
Member $100.00
Rural/ remote member $75.00
Non-members $187.50
Student $50
Standard rate after 31/7/20
Member $125.00
Rural/ remote member $92.50
Non-members $187.50
Student $65.00

Refreshments
Afternoon Tea and refreshments included

Pay 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
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New Graduate Experience
2020-09-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
WAOTA 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 experience in the field:
Julia Kelly – Occupational Therapist from Everyday Independence, specializing in early intervention for young children
Meg Rudman – Occupational Therapist from Kids Achieve, working in a private paediatric clinic in Melbourne, Victoria
Samantha Dearden – Occupational Therapist from both Juniper Aged Care and Bethanie Aged Care, providing pain management intervention
Mei-Lee Morris – Occupational Therapist from Autism Association, focusing on early intervention for young children
Zoom Link will be emailed the day before event to your registered email address. PD Certificates will be issued within one week after this event.
WAOTA MEMBERS – $1
NON-MEMBERS – $10
Please book online to register your attendance
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Upper Limb Hypermobility in Children and Adolescents
2020-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
Presenter: 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 required):
Meeting ID: 95470716993

Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://ecu.zoom.us/j/95470716993
Join by phone: +61 8 7150 1149

For further information please contact DOT(WA) Convenor Jacqui Hunt j.hunt@ecu.edu.au

Sex and Sexuality
2020-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
WAOTA 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 Living Therapy.
Narelle’s conviction is that “addressing sexual concerns is everyone’s role.” In 2017 her chapter “Enabling Sexuality” was published in an international OT textbook to encourage students and early career professionals to embrace this area of practice. Her passion for sharing her learning journey and assisting others to embark on their own has seen her present at professional special interest interest groups, webinars, numerous state and national conferences and workshops in WA and overseas.
Location: Via zoom
Date: Thursday 15th October
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Zoom Link will be emailed the day before event to your registered email address. PD Certificates will be issued within one week after this event.
WAOTA MEMBERS – $1
NON-MEMBERS – $10
Please book online to register your attendance
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WAOTA OT Week Breakfast is fast approaching. This is a great opportunity to network amongst other OTs working in your profession and meet other students. Why not get a table together? More information can be found on https://waota.com.au/cpd-activity/annual-ot-week-breakfast/
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Building Mindsight
2020-10-31 12:00 - 16:00
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 alcohol intake, change your diet), BUT find yourself procrastinating because you keep hitting a ‘mental block’?
How can we change ingrained patterns of behaviour?

This session will introduce you to mindsight, “a kind of focused attention that allows us to see the internal working of our own minds.” (Dr Dan Siegel). It is a learnable skill, but we need to become better at naming and taming our emotions so we can remain calm and in control, rather than feeling overwhelmed. We can do this by developing our Emotional Intelligence and through mindfulness practices that enable us to lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.
At the end of the workshop participants will be able to:

Identify the three components of mindsight
Self-evaluate and explore Emotional Intelligence
Engage in a number of mindfulness activities
Implement strategies to build mindsight

About the presenter
Dr Margaret Potter is an education consultant, health professional and internationally certified coach with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, groups and organisations to optimise communication, teamwork and workplace-based performance. Margaret has an interactive approach and enjoys engaging, informing and entertaining participants.

Date
Saturday 31st October

Time
12:00 -16:00

Venue
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost
Early Bird before 30/9/20
Member $100.00
Rural/remote member $75.00
Non-members $187.50
Student $50.00

Standard after 30/9/20
Member $125.00
Rural/ remote member $92.50
Non-members $187.50
Student $65.00

Refreshments
Afternoon Tea included

Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
*PD Registration Form 2020
Pay 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

Community Disability
2020-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
WAOTA 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 have disabilities across the lifespan. Anthea has a special interest in chronic pain. In 2019 she attended an international conference on updated treatments for chronic pain. Anthea also enjoys assisting clients in developing emotional regulation skills, and is currently studying to specialise in Positive Behaviour Support.
Location: Via zoom
Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Zoom Link will be emailed the day before event to your registered email address.
WAOTA MEMBERS – $1
NON-MEMBERS – $10
Please book online to register your attendance
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Hand Therapy Soft Tissue Course
2020-11-06 08:30 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
HAND 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 her clients. She is the convener of the Soft Tissue OT Interest Group of WA and has a strong interest in the professional development of students and therapists in the field, both teaching and mentoring new therapists in the area of practice.
The 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.
Attendees will cover a range of clinically relevant information, including the Principles of management of soft tissue conditions along with :-

Common clinical soft tissue assessments
Barriers to soft tissue healing, inflammatory considerations and complex cases
Referred pain considerations
Neural and plexus connections and influences
Postural considerations and assessments
Consideration of shoulder, scapular and cervical involvement in hand and upper limb conditions
Principles of soft tissue release
Consideration of best evidence-based practice and current clinical interventions in soft tissue management
Contraindications in soft tissue management
Practical demonstrations throughout and small hands-on practice groups

Hand Therapy – Soft Tissue Course

Date
Friday 6th November 2020
8:30 – 17:00

Venue
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort,
112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 6/10/20
Member $200
Rural/ remote $150
Non-members $395
Student $100
Standard rate after 6/10/20
Member $250
Rural/ remote $175
Non-members $395
Student $200

Refreshments
Welcome coffee/tea, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided

Pay 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
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*PD Registration Form 2020

Smart Home Assistive Remote Monitoring Technology and Future Trends
2020-11-19 07:30 - 08:30 | Osborne Park Hospital
How 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 instead that would support reablement for your client?
Jenny Spring, National Customer Executive at InteliCare will present a live interactive session on the latest in smart home assistive remote monitoring technology and future trends.
InteliCare is an award-winning AI technology company dedicated to enabling independent adults to maintain choice and control with the remote support of their care team.
Presenter: Jenny Spring
Date: Thursday 19th November
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Please Note Change of Location: Interest group meetings have reverted back to Osborne Park Hospital – Goggle Map
Cost:
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members.
Please book online to register your attendance
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NDIS - 201
2020-11-21 08:30 - 13:00
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 began her career in Health Promotion where she went on to develop a dynamic corporate health organisation. In 2015 Danielle was honoured as a West Australian 40 under 40 business leader for her work in this field. For the past 8 years Danielle has been leading innovations and projects in the disability sector, assisting organisation in transitioning to the opportunities provided by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Danielle volunteers on a range of community initiatives that support vulnerable populations, with a focus on women’s and children’s interests.
This workshop is aimed at Occupational Therapists and will cover :-
Assistive Technology Pathways
Assistive technology(AT) comes in a vast range of different shapes and sizes and colours. From power wheelchairs to communication boards to screen reading software, there is an assistive technology to assist you in just about every area of your life. From education and employment to transport and navigating the world around you, the right assistive technology with the right supports at the right time can be a life changer.
The list of available AT is long with hundreds of different products. In an effort to simplify the process of accessing AT via your NDIS plan, the NDIA split AT into four different levels.
Low Cost Assistive Technology – Level 1 & 2
Complex Assistive Technology – Level 3 & 4
NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Commission
An overview will be given on the changes coming in December 2020
NDIS – OT Reporting – Tips for successful NDIS reporting
Functional Assessment Overview and what should be included.

Date
Saturday 21st November

Time
08:30 – 12:45

Venue
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost
Early Bird before 21/10/20
Member $100.00
Rural/remote member $75.00
Non-members $187.50
Student $50.00

Standard after 21/10/20
Member $125.00
Rural/ remote member $92.50
Non-members $187.50
Student $65.00

Refreshments
Morning Tea included

Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
*PD Registration Form 2020
Pay 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.

Pain from an OT perspective
2021-02-05 08:00 - 18:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
About 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 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.

This course aims to introduce pain science and unveil the role of occupational therapy in chronic pain care. 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:

Pain Science Made Simple
Learn about the basics of pain science, and the interrelationship between physiological, psychosocial, environmental and occupational processes in pain perception. Keep up-to-date with the latest findings in pain neuroscience research. We promise to keep it engaging and not drown you in a sea of scientific jargon.
Pain Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice
Gain an overview of how to assess people with acute and chronic pain, and using assessment findings guide diagnostic, rehabilitation and occupation-based care plans.

Evidence-based Interventions for Clinical Pain Conditions
Explore the different approaches to address chronic pain, current available evidence on their efficacy and relevance in various occupational therapy settings. Discover how occupational therapists can implement effective interventions such as therapeutic neuroscience education, psychological approaches, functional rehabilitation, and practical strategies at home and in the community.

Future Directions
We will explore the emergence of immersive healthcare technologies such as VIRTUAL REALITY, and how they are being used today in pain care. Get the latest scoop on the research in these areas and how they are relevant to occupational therapy.

This workshop will be delivered in a casual manner (to make it as pain free as possible), peppered with recovery stories and engaging discussions. You will leave with a better foundational knowledge and understanding in this emerging area of practice for occupational therapists.
Google 3D glasses will be provided at this course
for attendees to use and take home.

About the Presenter
Ian Cheok is a senior occupational therapist at Lifeworks Occupational Therapy. He completed his Occupational Therapy training at Curtin University, receiving the Head of the School Award and Outstanding Mentor Award. Additionally, he has received training in chronic pain management from McGill University and The Neuro Orthopaedic Institute. Prior to his role in occupational therapy, Ian had graduated from the University of Western Australia with a degree in Computer Science, and had worked for 15+ years in the areas of user experience design and software engineering. He brings a unique blend of clinical and technology skills to his clinical practice.
At LifeWorks, Ian’s primary areas of focus include chronic pain care, mental health recovery and neurorehabilitation. He also has a deep interest in immersive and assistive technologies in healthcare. He has worked with numerous community-based organisations and private practices to deliver occupational therapy services and implement healthcare technology projects. Ian has also been involved as a Clinical Supervisor to 4th year Honours OT students from Curtin University and Edith Cowan University.

Pain from an OT Perspective

Date
Friday February 5th, 2021
08:00 – 16:00

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 5/1/21
Member $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $100.00
Standard rate after 5/1/21
Member $250.00
Rural/remote member $187.50
Non-members $395.00
Student $120.00

Refreshments
Welcome coffee /tea, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

Book Online
Pay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function above. 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
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
**PD Registration Form 2020

Shake, Rattle and Roll - A glimpse into assessing the young child 0-3 years
2021-02-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Online
Topic: Shake, Rattle and Roll – A glimpse into assessing the young child 0 – 3 years
Presenter: Sue Beurteaux.
This one-hour PD is based on a clinical framework for assessing and working with the 0-3-year old. The focus will be on the 2-3 year old child who may present with developmental concerns but is not presenting with major neurodevelopmental or disorders.
Zoom video conference details (no registration required):
Meeting ID: 884 6057 3802
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88460573802
To sign up to the DOT(WA) mailing list or for further information, please email interest group convenor Jacqui Hunt j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
Jacqui Hunt – Convenor and Vice Chairperson DOT(WA)

Seating and transfer aids from Apollo Healthcare
2021-02-25 07:30 - 08:30 | Osborne Park Hospital
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.
OT Services in the Home Interest Group are happy to announce there first PD for 2021. Barry Jones from Apollo Healthcare will be providing a practical presentation on a range of adjustable seating options and standing/ transfer aids suitable for the home environment. Apollo is now providing sales and rental for Arjo Huntleigh for community based clients and equipment on display will be from both suppliers. This is an opportunity to test run a range of equipment and discuss your individual client requirements.
Presenter: Barry Jones
Date: Thursday 25th February
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location: Osborne Park Hospital – Goggle Map
Cost:
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members.
Please book online to register your attendance
Book Online
Like to become a member of WAOTA? Memberships for 2021 are now open
Join WAOTA
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Pain from an OT perspective
2021-02-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
About 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 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.
This course aims to introduce pain science and unveil the role of occupational therapy in chronic pain care. 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:

Pain Science Made Simple
Learn about the basics of pain science, and the interrelationship between physiological, psychosocial, environmental and occupational processes in pain perception. Keep up-to-date with the latest findings in pain neuroscience research. We promise to keep it engaging and not drown you in a sea of scientific jargon.
Pain Evaluation in Occupational Therapy Practice
Gain an overview of how to assess people with acute and chronic pain, and using assessment findings guide diagnostic, rehabilitation and occupation-based care plans.

Evidence-based Interventions for Clinical Pain Conditions
Explore the different approaches to address chronic pain, current available evidence on their efficacy and relevance in various occupational therapy settings. Discover how occupational therapists can implement effective interventions such as therapeutic neuroscience education, psychological approaches, functional rehabilitation, and practical strategies at home and in the community.

Future Directions
We will explore the emergence of immersive healthcare technologies such as VIRTUAL REALITY, and how they are being used today in pain care. Get the latest scoop on the research in these areas and how they are relevant to occupational therapy.

This workshop will be delivered in a casual manner (to make it as pain free as possible), peppered with recovery stories and engaging discussions. You will leave with a better foundational knowledge and understanding in this emerging area of practice for occupational therapists.
Google 3D glasses will be provided for attendees to use and take home.
About the Presenter
Ian Cheok is a senior occupational therapist at Lifeworks Occupational Therapy. He completed his Occupational Therapy training at Curtin University, receiving the Head of the School Award and Outstanding Mentor Award. Additionally, he has received training in chronic pain management from McGill University and The Neuro Orthopaedic Institute. Prior to his role in occupational therapy, Ian had graduated from the University of Western Australia with a degree in Computer Science, and had worked for 15+ years in the areas of user experience design and software engineering. He brings a unique blend of clinical and technology skills to his clinical practice.

At LifeWorks, Ian’s primary areas of focus include chronic pain care, mental health recovery and neurorehabilitation. He also has a deep interest in immersive and assistive technologies in healthcare. He has worked with numerous community-based organisations and private practices to deliver occupational therapy services and implement healthcare technology projects. Ian has also been involved as a Clinical Supervisor to 4th year Honours OT students from Curtin University and Edith Cowan University.

Pain from an OT Perspective

Date
Thursday February 25th, 2021
08:00 – 16:00

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Member $250.00
Rural/remote member $187.50
Non-members $395.00
Student $120.00

Refreshments
Welcome coffee /tea, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.

Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
*PD Registration Form 2019

Dementia Course - HDS-R update
2021-03-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
INTRODUCTION TO THE HIERARCHIC DEMENTIA SCALE-REVISED (HDS-R) AND THE POSSIBILITY ORIENTED APPROACH TO CARE PLANNING
FRIDAY 12th March, 2021
The workshop is aimed at health professionals who care for people living with dementia, and contains a very brief introduction about dementia before centering on the HDS-R, what it is, how to use it and how to turn the outcomes into a meaningful care plan for someone with dementia. It is highly interactive and the participants will leave with copies of the PowerPoint and the Possibility Oriented Approach manual, plus some other resources.
Workshop objectives are:

Understand the underpinning theory of the HDS-R
Demonstrate ability to assess people with dementia using the HDS-R
Combine the results of HDS-R assessments with a Possibility Oriented Approach to provide person-centered interventions.

Jackie Reynolds who is presenting this course, is an OT with over 17 years clinical experience. She has previously spent 5 years working for a major Victorian hospital, however much of her experience has been in aged care, with 12 years in the field. As well as earning a Cert IV in Dementia practice: Jackie earned her Cert IV in Training and Assessment, and has provided workshops throughout the state for Baptistcare, on risk enablement and the Montessori approach. She also previously worked at Bendigo TAFE, delivering the Cert III Therapy Assistant course. Having worked for Baptistcare for the past four years, she is currently self-employed working as a consultant.
With the sponsorship of Dementia Training Australia we are able to provide this workshop at a significantly reduced cost.

Introduction To The Hierarchic Dementia Scale-Revised (HDS-R) And The Possibility Oriented Approach To Care Planning

Date
Friday 12th March 2021, 9:00 – 16:00

Venue
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early Bird before 12/2/21
Member $75
Rural/ remote member $55
Non-member $110
Student $50
Standard after 12/2/21
Member $90
Rural/remote $65
Non-member $110
Student $60

Refreshments
Welcome coffee/tea, morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided

Book Online
Pay 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
*PD Registration Form 2020

Occupational Therapy in Aged Care
2021-03-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
WAOTA 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 about the myths and realities of OT practice in the aged care setting.
Tori is passionate about family-centred practice, neurological and physical rehabilitation, equipment prescription, aged-friendly environments, and building her personal brand as a therapist – all of which she will discuss with us in an informative and engaging presentation!
Date: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Location: Zoom online
Presenter: Tori French
Ticket prices are as follows:
$1 for members
$10 for non-members
Ticket holders will receive the zoom link on the night of the PD
Book Online

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Wheelchair prescription and seating
2021-03-19 08:30 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
WHEELCHAIR 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 information do we need to be collecting and why? (Theory and discussion- A Seating Ax form and powerpoint notes will be provided)
Review of pelvis and posture. In order to work through and understand the postural requirements of our end users, we need to be able to identify the position and capacity of pelvis positioning. This section of the day will review the bony landmarks of the pelvis and identification of and articulation of seated posture. An introduction to seating principles will be included.(Whilst this is a theoretical component we will be doing lots of moving and locating of bony landmarks)
MAT. Mechanical Assessment Tool or as is commonly referred to as MAT provides objective information to guide the capacity of positioning. Anyone who is reliant on a wheelchair for all essential mobility or who is sitting for prolonged periods should potentially undergo a MAT evaluation. This assessment can be overwhelming for therapists new to seating prescription or only doing the occasional seating assessment. This practical component will break down the essentials of the MAT portion of the seating assessment. Attendees will be guided through the pelvis positions and supine portion of the MAT. The aim is to provide clinicians with the tools and confidence to start to complete these assessments. Attendees are encouraged to wear loose comfortable clothing as they will be performing Supine Range of Motion (ROM) assessments and measurements. The focus will be on pelvis, hip and knee ranges in relation to a seated position.
Bringing it all together. Seating principles, clinical reasoning and identification of points of control to guide the potential trial parameters.
We will discuss how the information from the MAT guides the positioning requirements before practising with case examples to simulate potential support requirements
About the Presenter
Tracee-lee joined Permobil as a Clinical Education Specialist in July 2019. After gaining a BHSc (Occupational Therapy) in New Zealand, Tracee-lee initially worked in Vocational Rehabilitation where she was able to develop her task analysis and biomechanical and report writing skills. Tracee-lee had developed a keen interest in mobility while working in a USA camp and respite program and seeing how AT could assist in breaking down barriers and contribute to increased functional capacity. When a position came up at Seating to Go as a wheelchair and seating assessor she joined the team. Tracee-lee spent the next 6 years working there and contributes her assessment and prescription skills too New Zealands top mentorship. Tracee-lee’s first experience in facilitating training was running level one powerchair training under the competency mobility pathway for assessors.
Tracee-lee left NZ 10 years ago to take on the Seating Senior clinical role for custom moulded seating at Northcott (Sydney NSW). In her time in Australia she has worked within the seating and mobility areas at multiple levels, assessment, educator, supplier and manufacturer. She also worked part-time at AT Australia as a senior OT.
Tracee-lee is a regular presenter at ATSA and annually facilitates workshops at various universities in NSW. She is well known for her MAT training which breaks down the process and uses practical opportunities to support learning.

Wheelchair prescription and seating

Date
Friday 19th March, 2021
08:30 – 16:30

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 25/12/20
Member $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $100.00
Standard rate after 25/12/20
Member $250.00
Rural/remote member $175.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $120.00

Refreshments
Welcome coffee/tea, morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.

Pay 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.
Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
*PD Registration Form 2020

NDIS - The Fundamentals
2021-04-09 08:30 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
If 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 health professional and NDIS participant Danielle Loizou-Lake, this interactive full day course will provide you with the information and resources you need to better understand the NDIS and become a great practitioner in the space. Danielle is an engaging presenter with a wealth of real life examples to illustrate when the NDIS works well and where it can go awry.
Danielle is a Project Lead with National Disability Services, currently working with Department of Health on improving the hospital experience for people with disability. In 2020 she started Paper Planes Support Coordination, a social enterprise to support people to make the most of their NDIS plans.
Danielle holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement and Health Promotion and is currently undertaking a post graduate studies in Population Health.
This full day course will explore NDIS:

Eligibility and Access
Planning Meetings
Evidence
Budgets
Providing services to NDIS participants (registered/ non registered providers)

NDIS – The Fundamentals

Date
Friday April 9th, 2021
08:30 – 16:30

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 9/3/21
Member $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $100.00
Standard rate after 9/3/21
Member $250.00
Rural/remote member $185.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $120.00

Refreshments
Welcome Tea/Coffee, Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
**PD Registration Form 2021
Pay 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.

Toilet Talk: Assistive tech and toilet prescription - things OT consider
2021-04-15 07:30 - 08:30 | TADWA Bassendean, 371 Collier Road, Bassendean, WA, Australia
The 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, Bassendean. Goggle Map
Cost
WAOTA Member – Free
Non-Member – $10.00
Bookings available online. Due to limited number of attendees allowed, tickets must be purchased and presented in order to attend. Unfortunately we are unable to accept those who show on the morning without previously purchasing an “Attendance in person” ticket.
Attendance in person at TADWA – Book Online
Attendance via remote goggle chats (similar to Zoom) – Book Online – remote access only

SENSE - Assessment and Treatment
2021-05-08 08:00 - 2021-05-09 16:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Sensory 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 Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia. Professor Carey’s research program focuses on stroke rehabilitation and recovery: in particular how the brain adapts and how we might harness that potential in rehabilitation. She has developed a successful, neuroscience-based approach to help stroke survivors regain a sense of touch so that they can use their hands more effectively in daily activities. She uses tools such as MRI to investigate changes in the brain and how this knowledge may be used to better understand recovery and target rehabilitation. Research includes the impact of depression and cognition on stroke recovery. An important focus has been to translate these discoveries into clinical practice and better outcomes for stroke survivors
The aim of the workshop is to guide you in acquiring the knowledge, skills and clinical reasoning required to deliver evidence-based sensory rehabilitation to persons who have impaired body sensations after a stroke.
A particular focus will be to introduce you to new evidence-based assessments and SENSe Therapy.
Overall Learning Objectives:
Following this workshop you should be able to:
–describe the nature of sensory loss following stroke
–appreciate the impact of sensory loss following stroke
–critically evaluate current sensory assessment methods and be aware of new standardized assessments
-critically evaluate methods of treating sensory loss relative to current principles of neuroscience.
–explain the rationale and neuroscience foundations for SENSe Therapy
-articulate the principles underlying SENSe Therapy
-apply newly researched sensory retraining methods to a range of sensory stimuli and tasks.
-apply evidence-based principles of sensory retraining in the context of functional, client-centred activities.
-plan a SENSe Therapy treatment program for a client
-adopt an evidence-based approach to assessment and rehabilitation of sensory loss following stroke

The workshop will include practical sessions relating to:
Assessment using new standardised assessments,
Assessment of sensation, in context of occupational tasks
Application of SENSe training approach – component training
-texture discrimination
-limb position sense.
-tactile object recognition.
Application of principles of training in context of everyday tasks.
Materials provided
Workshop manual that includes presentation slides, practical workshop sheets, case scenarios and training resources.
Target audience
Occupational therapists and physiotherapists – with particular interest in stroke rehabilitation.

SENSE – Assessment and Treatment

Date
Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th, 2021
08:00 – 16:00

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 8/3/21
Member $400.00
Rural/remote member $300.00
Non-members $790.00
Standard rate after 8/3/21
Member $500.00
Rural/remote member $375.00
Non-members $790.00

Pay 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. Payment of the invoice must be made prior to the date of your chosen course otherwise WAOTA reserves the right to cancel your booking and fees may still be incurred (refer to below policy).
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Cancellation/Refund Policy

If a registrant gives more than 4 weeks notice of cancellation, they are entitled to a 75% refund
Between 1-4 weeks’ notice attracts a 50% refund of registration fees
Less than one week notice – no refund

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Emotional Intelligence
2021-05-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Emotional 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 family? How can you improve your skills to better manage important relationships at work or at home? How can you utilise EI to foster a positive and productive environment?
This interactive session on EI will explore the value of building self and social awareness and relationship management skills. At the end of the session participants will be able to:

Define and discuss the importance of EI
Self-assess their EI
Identify strategies to recognise the impact of their emotions on performance
Discuss how to support others to improve their EI
Explore ways to improve EI in the workplace

About the presenter
Dr Margaret Potter is an education consultant, health professional and internationally certified coach with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, groups and organisations to optimise communication, teamwork and workplace-based performance. Margaret has an interactive approach and enjoys engaging, informing and entertaining participants.

Date
Friday May 14th, 2021

Time
13:00 -17:00

Venue
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost
Early Bird before 14/4/21
Member $100.00
Rural/remote member $75.00
Non-members $187.50
Student $50.00

Standard after 14/4/21
Member $125.00
Rural/ remote member $92.50
Non-members $187.50
Student $65.00

Refreshments
Afternoon Tea included

Book Online
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**PD Registration Form 2021
Pay 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

Occupational Therapy in the Community
2021-05-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
This 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 15 years experience as a remedial massage therapist, having worked the past 6 years with the Australia’s National Women’s football team.
Her current interest areas of interest include injury and chronic disease prevention, persistent pain management and providing positive mental health outcomes. Megan enjoys working with people to reach their goals to enhance their overall health and wellbeing.
Drawing on all of her varied experience and numerous skills, Megan has now taken her career a step further to running her own business providing OT services in the community setting and is excited to share with us her journey and the lessons she has learned along the way. So please join us this May for another fascinating and informative presentation. Get your tickets with the link in this event!
Date: Wednesday 19th May 2021
Time: 6.30pm
Presenter: Megan Baker
Location: via Zoom – link will be emailed a few days prior to event
Cost: WAOTA members $1, Non-Members $10
Tickets are limited, so please book online

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Basic Neurological Assessment 2021
2021-05-28 09:00 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
About 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 practical understanding of what the assessment results represent and how they will link to Occupational Therapy intervention.
The course will cover:
– The basis of why Neurological Assessment is important in Occupational Therapy practice
– What components make up a thorough Occupational Therapy Initial Neurological Assessment
– How to implement an Initial Neurological Assessment including practical application of techniques
– The analysis of assessment findings, as they relate to Occupational Therapy practice
– How to link assessment findings to intervention
On 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.
The 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.
The course is aimed at Occupational Therapists who have either limited experience in Neurological Assessment or would like to develop greater confidence in this area.
About the Presenter
Since 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.
He 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.
As 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.
In 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.

Basic Neurological Assessment

Date
Friday May 28th 2021
09:00 – 16:30

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 28/4/21
Member $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $100.00
Standard rate after 28/4/21
Member $250.00
Rural/remote member $187.50
Non-members $395.00
Student $120.00

Refreshments
Welcome Tea/Coffee, Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
**PD Registration Form 2021
Pay 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

New Graduate Experience
2021-06-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
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.
Presenters
Lauren Spada – Community disability & paediatrics
Jordane Jeremiah – Mental health & rural allied health
Ann Mathew – Community disability

Date: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
Time: 6.30pm
Location: via Zoom – link will be emailed a few days prior to event
Cost:
Members of WA OT Association $1
Non-Members $10
Make sure you get your tickets early as we anticipate another sell-out!
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TOYS, PLAY, COMMUNITY
2021-06-08 18:30 | Zoom Online
Topic: 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 conference details:
Meeting ID: 841 2093 0806
• Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84120930806
• Join by phone: +61 8 7150 1149
Zoom instructions can be found on our website: https://dotwa.org.au/monthly-meeting/
If 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.

Wheelchair Transportation Options
2021-06-17 07:30 - 08:30
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.
The 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
Presenter: Troy Rowe
Date: Thursday 17th June
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location: Freedom Motors, 19 Kalli Street Malaga – Goggle Map
http://www.freedommotorsaustralia.com.au/
Cost:
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members.
Please book online to register your attendance
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Taking the Coaching Approach 2021
2021-07-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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
TAKING THE COACHING APPROACH
GRAHAM TAYLOR
FRIDAY JULY 23RD
About the course.
The ‘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.
The 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).
Practical content
Practical 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.
Material Provided
A full set of support notes are provided for each participant that covers the principles, processes and the listening and speaking of the coaching approach.
Target Audience
The 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.
Session One: Defining Coaching and the Coaching Approach

What is coaching?
Coaching demonstration and debrief
Distinctions between professions (mentoring, consultant, manager, therapy, counselling etc)
Listening as a coach – listening ‘to’, ‘though’, ‘just’ and the 3 ‘A’s of listening

Session Two: Coaching with the GROW Model

Introduction to the GROW model
Working with the GROW coaching questions
Coaching practice and debrief

Session Three: Facilitating a Coaching Conversation

Speaking with clear intention
What makes a good coaching question?
Genuine inquiry and unattached advocacy

Session Four: Further Practice Facilitating a Coaching Conversation

Coaching practice
Debrief and highlight learning applicable to the OT role

About the Speaker
Graham has spent the past 51 years of his life encouraging, supporting, and developing people in leadership and management roles.
Graham 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.
Over 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.
Graham 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.
In 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.
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 Country Health (WACHS).
Qualifications/accreditations

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Western Australia (1977)
Diploma in Ontological Coaching (2001)
Modules 1-3, Advanced Diploma of Ontological Coaching (2006 – 13)
Certified Ontological and Leadership Program (2019)
Diploma in Leadership and Management, ETAS Group (2016)
Diploma of Management, ETAS Group (2014)
Diploma of Public Administration, Perth Technical College (1971)
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment, ETAS Group (1999)
Professional Certified Coach (PCC), ICF (2008)
Experience in debriefing Lifestyles Inventory, DISC profile and Myers Briggs in a coaching context
Co-Director of Programs (2011) and Faculty member of Coach School (2004 – 2013)

Taking the Coaching Approach

Date
Friday July 23rd 2021
08:30 – 16:30

Venue
Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost

Early bird before 23/6/21
Member $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $100.00
Standard rate after 23/6/21
Member $250.00
Rural/remote member $187.50
Non-members $395.00
Student $120.00

Refreshments
Welcome Tea/Coffee, Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below :-
**PD Registration Form 2021
Pay 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

Memory Strategies following ABI 2021
2021-08-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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
MEMORY STRATEGIES FOLLOWING ABI – GILL SMITH
MONDAY 2nd 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 has developed and delivered tutorials to Hallam and Edith Cowan University Occupational Therapy schools.
This workshop is aimed at Occupational Therapists with experience of working in this clinical area and will cover –

The use of information processing model of cognition to describe and understand the skills needed for memory
Encoding, storage and retrieval outlined with ideas about how to identify and manage problems at each stage
Categories / memory types described with examples of application in everyday life
Factors that impact on everybody’s effective memory with ideas to improve memory function
Assessment tools and their use
Rehabilitation principles and strategies for impairments of each skill and memory category will be revisited and explored with case examples used to illustrate points

Date
Monday 2nd August 2021

Time
13:00 – 17:00 course
17:00 – 18:00 refreshments

Venue
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como

Cost
Early Bird before 2/7/21
Member $100.00
Rural/ remote member $75.00
Non-members $187.50
Student $50
Standard rate after 2/7/21
Member $125.00
Rural/ remote member $92.50
Non-members $187.50
Student $65.00

Refreshments
Afternoon Tea and refreshments included

Book online
If you prefer booking online, you can use the registration form below.
**PD Registration Form 2021
Pay 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

Taking the Coaching Approach 2021 Repeat Course
2021-08-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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
About the course
The ‘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.
The 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).
Session One: Defining Coaching and the Coaching Approach
• What is coaching?
• Coaching demonstration and debrief
• Distinctions between professions (mentoring, consultant, manager, therapy, counselling etc)
• Listening as a coach – listening ‘to’, ‘though’, ‘just’ and the 3 ‘A’s of listening
Session Two: Coaching with the GROW Model
• Introduction to the GROW model
• Working with the GROW coaching questions
• Coaching practice and debrief
Session Three: Facilitating a Coaching Conversation
• Speaking with clear intention
• What makes a good coaching question?
• Genuine inquiry and unattached advocacy
Session Four: Further Practice Facilitating a Coaching Conversation
• Coaching practice
• Debrief and highlight learning applicable to the OT role
VENUE – Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 12 Melville Parade, Como
COST – Early bird before 15/7/21 Standard rate after 15/7/21
Early Bird Member $200 Standard Member $250
Early Bird Rural/remote member $150 Standard Rural/remote member $187.50
Non-members $395
Early Bird Student $100 Standard Student $120
Book Online
Pay 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
If you prefer booking offline, please use the registration form below :-
**PD Registration Form 2021

Triple P Positive Parenting; What it is and what it isn't
2021-08-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
Date: Tuesday, 10th August 2021
Time: 6.30pm
Presenter: Leigh Dix
Topic: Triple P Positive Parenting; What it is and what it isn’t
Triple 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?
Leigh 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.
Zoom video conference details:

Meeting ID: 890 9784 6934
Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89097846934

Zoom instructions can be found on our website: https://dotwa.org.au/monthly-meeting/
If you have any difficulty joining the meeting and require support from the DOT(WA) Executive Committee, call Jacqui Hunt on 0407 834 097.
DOT(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.

Smart Home Automation
2021-08-12 07:30 - 08:30 | TADWA Bassendean, 371 Collier Road, Bassendean, WA, Australia
The next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take place at TADWA Bassendean.
Doug 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.
Join us to learn more and to ask relevant questions with the ever changing landscape of technology.
Presenter: Doug Crockett
Date: Thursday 12th August
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location:
Face-to-face: TADWA Bassendean – Goggle Map
Virtual: Goggle chat, link will be emailed
Cost:
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members.
Please purchase ticket below to register your attendance (in person or virtual)
Attendance in person at TADWA
Attendance via remote goggle chats (similar to Zoom)

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