WA Occupational Therapy Association

Shower Commodes (and more) 15/6 (OTIHS Int Group)
2023-06-15 07:30 - 08:30 (Australia/Perth) | Virtually Online
Angela Newton, Business Development Manager for K care, will be joining us for the next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting on 15th June at 7:30am. Angela will provide us with an overview of K Care products with particular focus on wheeled shower commodes; different specifications and modifications available including bariatric options. We encourage you to bring along any commode related queries or experiences to share. Angela will also demonstrate some pressure care chairs and mattresses and introduce us to some new/ little known equipment from K Care. She will discuss ways in which K Care can provide support to community Occupational Therapists and their clients. Please note, this meeting is dial in only.
Date: Thursday 15th June
Time: dial in from 7.15am for a 7.30am prompt start
Location: Virtual event only. Link will be emailed
Cost:
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members free
Non-members $10.00
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PRPP - Intervention Course ( 2023 )
2023-05-29 08:30 - 2023-06-01 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
4 DAY COURSE
MONDAY MAY 29th – THURSDAY JUNE 1st – 08:30 – 16:30
PRESENTED BY – DR CHRIS CHAPPARO AND DR JUDY RANKA.
PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY
The Perceive, Recall, Plan & Perform Intervention Course is designed for use by occupational therapists who have completed a PRPP Assessment course. The intervention approach aims to improve task performance mastery by addressing the specific cognitive strategy application behaviours identified through PRPP assessment as most impacting on mastery.
Instructional methods used to address these behaviours incorporate cues and prompts that align with specific perceive, recall, plan and perform processing operations and preferences. The efficacy of this approach has been observed in children and adults with a variety of diagnoses and conditions that impact on everyday cognition and demonstrated through research with adults with traumatic brain impairment and children with social and behavioural difficulties.
Objectives
Compare and Contrast PRPP Intervention with other forms of occupational therapy task-focused methods
Select critical strategy application behaviours to address in therapy
Set measurable occupational performance goals for task mastery and strategy application
Design a detailed plan to build strategy application behaviours required to improve or maintain performance mastery.

Date
Monday 29th May – Thursday 1st June, 2023
08:30 – 16:30

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

Cost
Early bird before 29/3/23
Member/Student $900.00
Rural/remote member $700.00
Non-members $1700.00
Standard rate after 29/3/23
Member $1100.00
Rural/remote member $850.00
Non-members $1700.00

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

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Worksite Assessment & Staged Return to Work Programs
2023-05-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom Online
Workplace Assessment is a key component of the injury management and workplace rehabilitation process. Ashlee Bowler will be presenting on workplace assessments including best practice measures on workplace assessments, how we complete them, and the importance of the assessment in assisting injured workers and their treating parties develop a staged Graduated Return to Work Program to achieve a timely and successful return to work.
Presenter:

Ashlee is an Occupational Therapist with Rehabilitation Services by Altius where she is employed as a Principal Consultant. Ashlee’s role encompasses all components of injury management, primarily within the WA worker’s compensation schemes specializing in complex management support for both physical and psychological injuries, across various industries and injury types, in regional and metropolitan areas.
Ashlee is a strong advocate of the importance of clear assessment and analysis of workplaces and duties, to develop successful staged Graduated Return to Work Programs.
Most recently, Ashlee has taken on the role of Team Manager, which involves the supervision and mentorship of a team to further develop their workplace rehabilitation and case management skills. Ashlee is passionate about assisting workers to return to work and mentoring the next generation of Injury Management Consultants.
Presenter: Ashlee Bowler
Date: Tuesday 23rd May
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Location: Zoom online, link will be emailed
Cost:
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members free
Non-members $10.00
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Inaugural WAOTA Ball – Tickets now open, family and friends welcome

Wheelchair Prescription and Seating 2023
2023-05-19 08:30 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Friday May 19th, 2023
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 May, 2023
08:30 – 16:30

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

Cost

Early bird before 19/3/23
Member/Student $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Standard rate after 19/3/23
Member/Student $250.00
Rural/remote member $175.00
Non-members $395.00

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

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Hand Interest Group PD 15/5
2023-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Zoom Online
The WAOTA Hand Interest Group are pleased to invite you to our upcoming meeting to be held on Monday 15th May at 5:30pm via zoom.
We have 3 wonderful presentations kindly prepared by Joondalup Health Campus/Ramsay Health. Please join us for an evening of learning and sharing!
Alex Mcleish (OT) – CMMS plaster casting & case study
Simone Paget (Snr OT) – Hand Therapy and Medical Imaging
Scott Pickering (Snr OT) – Current concepts in rehabilitation of distal bicep tendon repairs
Cost:
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members free
Non-members $10.00
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WAOTA Ball: Tickets sales close Sunday 23rd April. Family and friends welcome

Neuro-affirming Practice: WAOTA Student Committee 11/5
2023-05-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Curtin University 108:118
WAOTA students are excited to welcome Sandy Lin, Hayley Thorburn and Joni Howell from Superyou Therapy for our May PD on Neuro-affirming practice!
Sandy is a speech pathologist who spent 3 years working in hospitals for all ages in Taiwan, and 4 years working in a paediatric setting in a multi-disciplinary team at Karratha. Identifying as an autistic Speechie and a neurodivergent person, Sarah has special interests in social communication and strives to advocate and support neurodiverse people with all ages to live in inclusive communities and be their best self.
Hayley is an occupational therapist with 2.5 years of experience working in the disability sector. Hayley is passionate about working with a wide range of clients of different ages and disabilities, with special interests in paediatrics, assistive technology, and Specialised Disability Accommodation. When Hayley was in year 10 at high school, she was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, Anxiety and ADHD. Hayley previously used to call herself an “Aspie”, however now identifies as Autistic.
Joni has been a speech pathologist for 17 years and has worked predominantly with paediatric clients. Joni has also worked with and alongside OTs and played a role in supervising OTs for a number of years. As a parent of a neurodivergent child and having supported neuro-divergent clinicians and clients for many years, Joni is passionate about ensuring that Superyou Therapy do their best to support awareness, acceptance and advocacy within the space.
Date: Thursday 11th May
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Curtin University, room 108:118
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members $5.00
Non-members $10.00
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Pain Care OT: Approaches and Strategies for Chronic Pain Recovery (OTIHS Int Group)
2023-04-20 07:30 - 08:30 | Zoom Online
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming meeting where we will have the privilege of hosting Ian Cheok, Principal Occupational Therapist from Lifeworks OT. Ian is an occupational therapist with expertise in providing chronic pain care therapy. He will be speaking on the topic of Pain Care Occupational Therapy: Approaches and Strategies for Chronic Pain Recovery.
In this presentation, Ian will provide insights into the role of occupational therapy in managing chronic pain, the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain, and evidence-based approaches that occupational therapists use to manage chronic pain, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based interventions and activity-based therapy. Ian will also discuss practical strategies for managing chronic pain, and provide case studies that illustrate how occupational therapy can help individuals with chronic pain.
This presentation is an excellent opportunity for members of the OTIHS group to learn about the latest developments in chronic pain care therapy and to gain valuable insights into the role of occupational therapy in managing chronic pain. We hope you can join us for what promises to be an informative and engaging session.
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members free
Non-members $10.00
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Inaugural Awards Ball – Tickets Now Open

PRPP for Kids - the Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform System of Task Analysis and its application to young children
2023-04-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Online
DOT(WA) are holding there next PD on Monday 17th April at 6.30pm. Paula Buttigieg will present on PRPP for Kids – the Perceive, Recall, Plan, Perform System of Task Analysis and its application to young children.
Paula has worked with children for most of her career and is a long-term user and advocate for the PRPP system as both an assessment and intervention tool. For the past 16 years, Paula has worked at WizeTherapy, a private, transdisciplinary organisation that supports children with disability or developmental delay and their families. Paula has also worked with Chris Chapparo and Judy Ranka, the developers of the PRPP system, to deliver components of the PRPP training. Paula will be presenting a brief background to the PRPP model and how the assessment and intervention can be used when working with a range of children who experience difficulties in the cognitive domain.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84689459812
Meeting ID: 846 8945 9812
WAOTA are holding a 4 day PRPP Intervention course on Monday 29th May – Thursday 1st June presented by Dr Chris Chapparo and Dr Judy Ranka. Places are strictly limited – more information

Private Practice Paediatrics - WAOTA Student Committee 13/4
2023-04-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Curtin University 108: 119-120
Kate Maskos graduated with the class of 2016 at Curtin University. Over the past 7 years she has worked predominantly in the paediatric sector, and has previously engaged in both clinic and community settings at larger business structures.
She now currently works as a Senior Therapist and Lead at Potion Therapy Support Services, which is her own business that was established in 2022. The driving force to establishing Potion OT was in recognition of the need for a more accessible and personable occupational therapy service that bigger establishments may not be able to provide on demand, and CONNECTION is a huge value upheld in her business structure.
Her area of passion within her scope of practice is social emotional and behavioural support for young children aged from approximately 3 to 12 years of age. However she also supports other functional challenges (such as life skills, mental health, motor skills) and demographics (young adults and adults) within her caseload. Currently her youngest person supported is 2 years of age and her eldest is 64 years of age.
Presenter: Kate Maskos
Date: Thursday 13th April
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Curtin University, Room 108.119/120
Cost
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members $5.00
Non-members $10.00
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Tickets now open for the WAOTA Inaugural Awards Ball. Why not get your friends together and help celebrate the fantastic work all OTs do within our communities across all regions of WA. The evening promises to be a night filled with laughter and of course plenty of dancing with music from the Esplanade Hotels residents DJ – more information

Home Modifications Complex 2023
2023-04-01 08:30 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by Sandi Lightfoot
After the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University
The complex course will include complex bathrooms for conceptual designs, major ramps and lift considerations and kitchen design. Participants can attend the complex course only if the basic course has already been completed or they have 4 or more years experience within this clinical area or similar.
NDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues as we are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees.

Complex Course

Date
Saturday 1st April, 2023
8:45-16:30

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

Cost

Early bird before 1/2/23
Member/Student $200.00
Rural/ remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Standard rate after 1/2/23
Member/Student $250.00
Rural/remote member $185.00
Non-members $395.00

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

SCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES
We are also pleased to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course, this will cover expenses including course registration, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the course has concluded.
(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship)
Thanks again so much Sandi !!
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OT in Autism PD - WAOTA Student Committee 30/3
2023-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Curtin University 108: 119-120
WAOTA Students are excited to welcome Mathew Johnson and Jema Kerrich from Autism Association of Western Australia as our presenters for the first PD of the year!
Mathew Johnson is the manager of school aged therapy and clinical services at Autism Association of Western Australia (11 years and counting!) and has worked as an occupational therapist in the disability field for most of his career. Mathew enjoys being able to input into the growth and development of services, manage the challenge of the NDIS rollout in WA and support therapy staff to become excellent professionals.
Jema Kerrich is an occupational therapist who initially worked in private practice paediatrics with a focus on fine/gross motor skills and handwriting. Jema is now a key therapist in school aged therapy and clinical services at Autism Association of WA and has worked there for 3 years. Jema loves being able to assist children and adolescents to live their life to the fullest and upskill their family, school and community supports to facilitate this. Jema is involved in working on emotional regulation, sensory regulation, understanding their autism, motor skills, social skills and play.
Presenter: Mathew Johnson and Jema Kerrich
Date: Thursday 30th March
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Curtin University, Rooms 108.119/120
Cost:
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members $5.00
Non-members $10.00
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Basic Home Modifications 2023 - 2
2023-03-30 08:30 - 2023-03-31 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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 March 2023.
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 of Sydney and Western Sydney since 1987. Her area of expertise includes environmental modifications, occupational performance and outcome measures for ensuing that clients’ reach their maximum potential. She is currently involved with the honors panel for OT Australia, has developed publications with NSW Health for safe design and aged care facilities, and has participated in numerous working parties and panels related to service development for Home Modifications Services, Universal and Adaptable Design. She is also a foundation member and the NSW Health representative on the Home Modification Clearing House based at the University of NSW
The two day basic workshop is specifically targeted to therapists new to the area and will include: Theories behind practice, anthropometrical measurement for design, basic grab rail and handrail installation, step design and minor ramping, basic bathroom modifications, the role of the building code for design purposes and terminology and documentation.
NDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues as we are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees.

2 Day Basic Course

Date
Thursday March 30th and Friday March 31st, 2023
8:30-16:30 daily

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

Cost

Early bird before 30/1/23
Member/Student $400.00
Rural/ remote member $300.00
Non-members $790.00
Standard rate after 30/1/23
Member/Student $500.00
Rural/remote member $370.00
Non-members $790.00

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

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SCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES
We are also pleased to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course, this will cover expenses including course registration, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the course has concluded.
(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship)
Thanks again so much Sandi !!

Basic Home Modifications 2023
2023-03-27 08:30 - 2023-03-28 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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 March 2023.
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 of Sydney and Western Sydney since 1987. Her area of expertise includes environmental modifications, occupational performance and outcome measures for ensuing that clients’ reach their maximum potential. She is currently involved with the honors panel for OT Australia, has developed publications with NSW Health for safe design and aged care facilities, and has participated in numerous working parties and panels related to service development for HACC Home Modifications Services, Universal and Adaptable Design. She is also a foundation member and the NSW Health representative on the Home Modification Clearing House based at the University of NSW
The two day basic workshop is specifically targeted to therapists new to the area and will include: Theories behind practice, anthropometrical measurement for design, basic grab rail and handrail installation, step design and minor ramping, basic bathroom modifications, the role of the building code for design purposes and terminology and documentation.
NDIA responsibilities will also be addressed as well as the National Associations working party issues as we are privileged to have Sandi with us who consults on these National committees.

2 Day Basic Course

Date
Monday March 27th and Tuesday March 28th, 2023
8:30-16:30 daily

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

Cost

Early bird before 27/1/23
Member/Student $400.00
Rural/ remote member $300.00
Non-members $790.00
Standard rate after 27/1/23
Member/Student $500.00
Rural/remote member $370.00
Non-members $790.00

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

SCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES
We are also pleased to announce that Sandra Lightfoot has kindly agreed to provide a scholarship to a rural and remote WAOTA member who attends a home modification course, this will cover expenses including course registration, travel and accommodation and will be reimbursed after the course has concluded.
(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship)
Thanks again so much Sandi !!
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Basic Neurological Assessment 2023
2023-03-10 09:00 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by Carlo Divita.
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.
About the Presenter.
Since graduating from Curtin University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Carlo 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.

Date
Friday March 10th, 2023
09:00 – 16:30

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

Cost
Early bird before 10/1/23
Member/Student $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Standard rate after 10/1/23
Member/Student $250.00
Rural/remote member $185.00
Non-members $395.00

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

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Activities of Daily Living Assessments - 28th Feb - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
2023-02-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtually Online
Claudia Di Lazzaro is one of the founding directors of Incite Solutions Group with more than 16 years’ experience in the delivery of high-quality services within the vocational rehabilitation industry. Claudia has a Masters of Occupational Therapy and is a qualified Functional Independence Measure (FIM) clinician as well as Physical Work Performance Evaluation (PWPE) practitioner with a broad range of skills across physical rehabilitation, catastrophic injuries, home visiting, mental health and aged care.
Claudia is highly skilled in managing complex cases and delivering discipline specific assessments and services including activities of daily living assessments, aids and equipment prescription, FIM assessments, workplace ergonomics, functional capacity evaluations, work from home assessments, cognitive rehabilitation services, injury education and pain coaching across a range of markets including Department of Veterans’ Affairs and WorkCover. Claudia has a strong focus on delivering quality services and positive outcomes within the relevant customer frameworks whilst recognising the distinct and varying functional needs and goals that each individual service requires.
Date: Tuesday 28th February
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Location: Virtually (link will be emailed to you)
Cost
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members free
Non-members $10.00
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Introduction: Basics of Wheelchair Assessment and Prescription 23/2 OTSIH
2023-02-23 07:30 - 08:30 | Virtually Online
Lisa Ozsdolay, Aged Care Team lead at Indigo presents an introduction into the basics of wheelchair assessment and prescription in the community, including posture, pressure and environmental factors to consider.
Date: Thursday 23rd February
Time: sign in from 7.15am, starts promptly at 7.30am
Location: Virtual
Cost:
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
WAOTA members free
Non-members $10.00
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Pain from an OT Perspective - 2023
2023-02-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by Ian Cheok.
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 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:
Pain Science Made Simple Learn about the basic neuroscience of pain, and the interrelationship between physiological, psychological, environmental and occupational processes in pain perception.
Pain 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.
Interventions 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.
This 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.
About the Presenter.
Ian Cheok 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.
Ian 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.
Prior to his role in occupational therapy, Ian was a Computer Science graduate from the University of Western Australia, and had worked for 15+ years in the areas of user experience design and software engineering.

Date
Friday February 17th, 2023
08:00 – 16:00

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

Cost
Early bird before 17/12/22
Member/Student $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Standard rate after 17/12/22
Member/Student $250.00
Rural/remote member $187.50
Non-members $395.00

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

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The Power of Playgroups - The LEaP Playgroup for children with developmental delay and/or disabilities
2023-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtually Online
Details: Dr Jodie Armstrong’s doctorate focused on developing and evaluating the LEaP therapeutic playgroup for children with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Developed as a ‘first line’ approach for children entering therapeutic services, this model showed to be effective in improving children’s developmental outcomes and increasing parental social support.
Jodie will be presenting on the LEaP playgroup model, key research findings, next steps for LEaP as well as outlining the core components of therapeutic playgroups for therapist wanting to implement such models within their practice.
Date: Tuesday 7th of February
Time: 6.30pm
Presenter: Dr Jodie Armstrong – Occupational Therapist and Researcher
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86745081431

Elbow Assessment, Trigger Finger and Scaphoid Fractures 16/1 Hand IG
2023-01-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom Online
Please join us for the first Hand Interest Group meeting of 2023. This quarters meeting is kindly presented by Hand, Upper Limb and Physiotherapy unit at RediMed
Topics

Kristie Di Loreto: Elbow Assessment
Alex Esterhuezin: Trigger Finger
Gabby Falco: Management of Scaphoid Fractures

Time: 5.30pm
Date: Monday 16th January
Location: via zoom, link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier
Cost
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members.
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Hand and Upper Limb Course-2022
2022-11-26 08:00 - 15:30 | Curtin University 108: 119-120
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION PLEASE EMAIL OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR, CAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM
Due 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.
Coordinated by Yvette Pickering, this workshop will be presented by experienced Occupational Therapists working in hand and upper limb.

Date
Saturday 26th November 2022

Venue
OT Laboratory Curtin University

Cost
Early bird before 26/9/22
Member/Student $200
Rural/ remote $150
Non-members $395
Standard rate after 26/9/22
Member/Student $250
Rural/ remote $185
Non-members $395

Refreshments
Morning tea and lunch will be provided

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Occupational Therapy in Palliative Care 17/11 - OT Services in the Home IG
2022-11-17 07:30 - 08:30 | Zoom Online
Our next Occupational Therapy Services in the Home Interest Group takes place on Thursday November 17th when we will be joined by OT Anthony Hartland for a presentation on OT and Palliative Care. Anthony is an Australian trained Occupational Therapist, with over 25 years’ international experience in a diverse range of clinical areas and management, including hospital, community, hospice, not for profit and private practice. He is currently working with the Bunbury Community Palliative Care Team. His presentation will cover palliative care and allied health – Living well until death and he will also provide an update of 12 months of Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in WA.
Presenter: Anthony Hartland
Date: Thursday 17th November 2022
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Virtual: Zoom link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier
Cost:
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members
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Geriatric Rehab PD - WAOTA Student Committee 12/10
2022-10-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
WAOTA Students are pleased to welcome Jade Beck as our presenter for our October PD! Jade Beck graduated from Curtin University in 2013 and is currently a senior occupational therapist and occasional acting p3/coordinator at Fremantle Hospital specialising in Geriatric Rehabilitation.
Jade has worked in several clinical areas in the hospital setting over her career. After graduating, Jade worked at OPH for five to six years in geriatric rehab, elective surgery and in leave relieve. She also lived in London for two years where she had the opportunity to receive her first leadership role at the Royal Free Hospital where she was the team lead for a multidisciplinary team for renal and urology roles. Furthermore she worked in the acute medical unit, trauma and orthopaedic wards whilst at Royal Free Hospital. She then returned to Perth and had the chance to work at Fiona Stanley Hospital in general med, ICU and some relief in the state rehab service before going to Fremantle where she covered in stroke rehab before getting her current role.
Time: 6.30pm
Date: 12th October
Location: Via zoom, link will be emailed
Cost
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WA OT Association members – $5
Non-members – $10
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Introduction to Sleep
2022-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by – Sue McCabe
About the course :-
This introductory course is targeted to OTs across all sectors (all conditions, all age groups). The aims of the course are to provide evidence based information to promote practitioners’ knowledge about:
1.General sleep knowledge
– the importance of sleep and circadian health
– how sleep works, sleep disorders, general resources for sleep support
2.Targeted occupational therapy sleep knowledge
– sleep assessment for the home setting
– practical strategies to promote sleep in everyday living
– sleep and anxiety, pain, movement impairment, and safety
– resources (information, equipment, people) that are fundamental to practical and individualised sleep support
Using the SleepLinks ‘sleep comfort map’ as a guide, we will cover practical aspects of assessment, information, and equipment resources for
– health and medical comfort
– activities and routines comfort
– social-emotional-communication comfort
– thermal comfort
– sleep setting comfort
– sensory comfort
– position and movement comfort

‘Comfort’ means what is just right, for each individual and family.
‘Safety’ means health and medical, physical and social-emotional safety, for each individual and family.

About the presenter :-
Sue McCabe (BScOT, MSc, PhD) is the sole provider of SleepLinks occupational therapy service in Perth. She has worked as an occupational therapist for over 40 years in Perth, NT and the UK, in hospital, rehabilitation and community settings, with people of all ages who have developmental, neurological, and musculo-skeletal conditions.
Over the past 15+ years, she has become focused on sleep: learning about the huge challenge this can be for so many people with disabilities and health conditions; learning about the massive impact this has on their health, wellbeing and participation, and that of their families; and learning about the complex and diverse factors that are so important to sleep.
This learning is most importantly through her contact with the 100’s of clients and families who have described their unique sleep difficulties and the effects on their everyday lives. It has been enhanced by collaboration with colleagues across Perth, Australia and internationally. Key aspects of her learning have been i) a Churchill Fellowship (2007) which allowed her to travel to the UK and Canada to attend specialist sleep training courses and to spend time with expert sleep clinicians and researchers, ii) completion of PhD studies (2019) which allowed her to learn about research, and about sleep and biological rhythms, iii) membership of and participation in national and international sleep research groups and iv) continued research collaboration with sleep and disability researchers across Australia and internationally.
Sue has provided sleep training across the occupational therapy and allied health sector for many years. She has been an invited presenter of sleep training to clinicians in Singapore, Canada, New Zealand and across Australia. She contributes sleep information to the Assistive Technology unit for occupational therapy students at Edith Cowan University. She provides targeted sleep information to clinicians working with specific populations such as autism, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.
Sue is particularly passionate about the importance of sleep within the context of circadian health – our 24 hour rhythms which are so fundamental to all aspects of mental and physical health, and all aspects of function and participation. Sleep is ‘all about everything’ – physical and mental health, activities, environments, personal factors – and is a fundamental concern for all occupational therapists.

Date
Friday October 7th, 2022
09:00 – 17:00

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

Cost
Early bird before 7/8/22
Member/Student $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Standard rate after 7/8/22
Member/Student $250.00
Rural/remote member $185.00
Non-members $395.00

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

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Hand Interest Group PD 19/9
2022-09-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom Online
The Hand Interest Group are holding there next meeting on Monday 19th September with 3 presenters from InHand Occupational Therapy.
Topics

Elisha Stefanelli: The Floating Elbow – Paediatric Supracondylar Fracture with Ipsilateral Forearm Fractures
Teagan Maloney: Digital Nerve Repair and Rehabilitation
Linda Canty: Latest Update on 1st CMC Osteoarthritis

Time: 5.30pm
Date: Monday 19th September
Location: via zoom, link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier
Cost
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members.
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OT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages

Ergonomics 19/9 - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
2022-09-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Custodian Work Assist, Level 1, 188-198 Churchill Ave, Subiaco, WA, 6008
The Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group are holding there next meeting on Monday 19th September on the topic Ergonomics, presented by Sarah Cliff. The face-to-face PD will be held in Subiaco with free street parking available.

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OT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages

Custom Hand Rails Prescription (external and internal) 15/9 OTSIH
2022-09-15 07:30 - 08:30 | Zoom Online
The next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take via zoom
Beth Wiggins-Teede will discuss prescription and measurements for custom handrails.
Presenter: Beth Wiggins-Teede
Date: Thursday 15th September 2022
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Virtual: Zoom link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier
Cost:
Please note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/
Free for WA OT Association members
$10 for non-members.
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OT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages

New Graduate PD (WAOTA Student Committee 14/9)
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Presenters: Alex Esterhuizen, Jessica Tang and Jerome Choo
Date: Wednesday 14th September
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Zoom
Description:
This month we are excited to welcome our new graduates to speak us about their journey after graduation. Please join us as we warmly welcome our speakers for this month!

Alex Esterhuizen graduated from ECU in 2021 and is now an Occupational Therapist working in Hand Therapy. She has been working at RediMed 2Hands Upper Limb Clinic since the beginning of this January year. Despite having challenging experiences, Alex loves helping patients in their journey to heal their various and upper limb conditions!
Jessica Tang graduated from Curtin University in 2021 and started her new role as an occupational therapist at Rocky Bay. She is currently responsible for a mixed caseload of clients which consists of youths and adults with a range of diagnoses which require regular interventions, assessment, or assistive technology input. Jessica’s area of interests includes neurological rehab, postural support, and assistive technology.
Jerome Choo graduated from Curtin University and is currently undertaking his role as an occupational therapist at ORS group, who he completed his graduate program with. Jerome has a varied caseload which range of paediatrics to older adults living with disabilities including autism, psychosocial, cognitive, and physical. Jerome provides services in capacity building, assessments, assistive technology, and home modifications. He is interested in areas consisting of assistive technology, mental health, and virtual reality.

Cost:
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WAOTA members $5
Non-members $10
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WAOTA OT WEEK BREAKFAST – Tickets now open

Emotional Intelligence 2022
2022-09-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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 im-pact 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 relation-ship 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
Presented by Associate Professor Margaret Potter who is a 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 is a sought after presenter who will engage, inform and entertain participants with a “hands on” approach.

Date
Saturday September 3rd, 2022

Time
13:00 -17:00

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

Cost
Early Bird before 3/7/22
Member/Student $100.00
Rural/remote member $75.00
Non-members $187.50

Standard after 3/7/22
Member/Student $125.00
Rural/ remote member $92.50
Non-members $187.50

Refreshments
Afternoon Tea included

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NDIS - The Fundamentals - 2022
2022-09-02 08:30 | 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.
In 2020 Danielle 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)

Date
Friday September 2nd, 2022
08:30 – 16:30

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

Cost
Early Bird before 2/7/22
Member/Student $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Standard Rate after 2/7/22
Member/Student $250.00
Rural/remote member $185.00
Non-members $395.00

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

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Paediatric Neurorehabilitation - 25/8 WAOTA Student Committee
2022-08-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Online
Presenter: Loren West
Location: via Zoom
Loren West graduated as an occupational therapist in 2016 and has since developed a passion for providing evidence based interventions for children with neurological conditions and injuries. Her clinical interests are in the utilisation of technology for upper limb functional training in order to improve quality of life and participation.
Loren has had extensive experience as an Allied Health Assistant within the iRehab program at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children where she gained invaluable experience in appreciating the need for integrated multidisciplinary interventions that is grounded by research and best clinical care.
Currently Loren works as a clinical coordinator and lead occupational therapist at the Healthy Strides Foundation which is a dedicated intensive therapy provider for children and young adults with neurological conditions and injuries.
Cost
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WAOTA members $5
Non-members $10
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