WA Occupational Therapy Association

Sleep Update - Focus on the home setting
2020-02-20 07:30 - 08:30 (Australia/Perth) | Osborne Park Hospital
With heightened awareness of the importance of sleep for health, wellbeing and function, Occupational Therapists are increasingly addressing sleep as part of clients’ occupational performance. Many factors affect the fine balance of our clients’ sleep and daytime function. In this session, Sue will focus on factors related to the home setting, with discussion of practical strategies for assessment and intervention.
Presenter: Sue McCabe
Date: Thursday 20th February
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location: Osborne Park Hospital
Cost: Free for WA OT Association members and $10 for non-members. Please book online to register your attendance
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Attention Autism
2020-02-20 - 2020-02-21, 2020-02-17 - 2020-02-18 | The Boulevard Centre, Floreat, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat (Lower Level of Cambridge Library)
In February we are hosting Attention Autism, a 2-day course that equips attendees with the skills to set up and run the four stage Attention Autism programme, focusing on the practical aspects of intervention, working in a team and offering an irresistible invitation to learn. Numbers are limited for these courses, so register ASAP. We will be running the course twice in the same week to allow more places for Perth occupational therapists to attend. For further details please see the flyer here https://dotwa.org.au/v2/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Attention-Autism-flyer.pdf
Members of WA OT Association receive a $5.00 discount on our membership fees and a 10% discount on our training events.
PRESENTER: Emer Hurley
WHEN: Workshop 1: Monday 17th – Tuesday 18th February 2020. Workshop 2: Thursday 20th – Friday 21st February 2020
WHERE: The Boulevard Centre, Floreat 99 The Boulevard, Floreat (Lower Level of Cambridge Library)
COST: 9.30am – 4.00pm (9.00am registration)

Home Modifications Complex
2020-02-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
This course is currently full. Please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle c.earle@bigpond.com if you would like to be added to our waitlist for any cancellations.
Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has worked for the Universities 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 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.
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 finish of the course.
(all Rural and Remote members registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship)

Complex Course

Date
Saturday 15th February, 2020
8:30-16:30

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

Cost

Early bird before 30/12/19
Member $200.00
Rural/ remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $100.00
Standard rate after 30/12/19
Member $250.00
Rural/remote member $185.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $125.00

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

Home Modifications Basic EXTRA COURSE
2020-02-13 - 2020-02-14 | Western 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 February 2020.
Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has 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.
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 finish of the course.
(all Rural and Remote members registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship)

2 Day Basic Course

Date
Thursday February 13th and Friday February 14th, 2020
8:30-16:30 daily

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

Cost

Early bird before 13/1/20
Member $400.00
Rural/ remote member $300.00
Non-members $790.00
Student $200.00
Standard rate after 13/1/20
Member $500.00
Rural/remote member $370.00
Non-members $790.00
Student $250.00

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

Home Modifications Basic
2020-02-10 08:30 - 2020-02-11 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 February 2020.
Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She has 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.
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 finish of the course.
(all Rural and Remote members registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship)

2 Day Basic Course

Date
Monday February 10th and Tuesday February 11th, 2020
8:30-16:30 daily

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

Cost

Early bird before 30/12/19
Member $400.00
Rural/ remote member $300.00
Non-members $790.00
Student $200.00
Standard rate after 30/12/19
Member $500.00
Rural/remote member $370.00
Non-members $790.00
Student $250.00

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

Continence Health and Management from an Allied Health Perspective
2020-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | ECU Mount Lawley Campus 10:308, Access from Central Avenue, Mount Lawley
Tabitha Poole is an Occupational Therapist and the team leader of the PEBBLES continence service. She will be presenting on toileting skill development, red flags, when and how to refer to PEBBLES, toilet training tips and tricks as well as answering questions.
PRESENTER: Tabitha Poole
WHEN: Tuesday 4th February 2020, 6.30pm.
WHERE: Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley Campus, 10:308 (building 10, level 3, room 308

Learning to embrace technology and smart devices as a powerful resource in your OT toolkit
2019-11-28 07:30 - 08:30 | Osborne Park Hospital
A smart device can be a valuable tool and quick to access, low cost AT option. This session aims to show how simple technology can be and aims to encourage OTs to embrace using it in rehabilitation. This presentation will show how you can use features, voice assistants to turn your device into: a talking book player, notebook, navigator, object identifier, personal organiser, computer and reader of hardcopy print. Smart phone technology helps a range of issues from low vision, dyslexia, memory issues or reading issues. This session will briefly cover basic accessibility features, inbuilt into phones, use of voice assistants and will focus on specific applications we know are helpful for people with a disability. This session will also be an opportunity to share resources and knowledge.
Date: Thursday 28th November
Time: 7:30am – 8:30am
Location: Osborne Park Hospital
Presenter: Jacqui Lund
Cost: Free for WA OT Association members and $10 for non-members. Please book online to register your attendance
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Neurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb ( lets get hands on ! )
2019-11-08 08:30 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Neurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb (lets get hands on !) – Associate Professor Anthony Pohl – Friday November 30th
We are very excited to have Associate Professor Anthony Pohl give a repeat course on Neurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb in November 2019.
Mr. A. P. Pohl is the Director, Orthopaedic Trauma, at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, University of Adelaide.
He has a major interest in pelvic and acetabular fractures, external fixation and fracture healing and is actively involved in teaching, instrument design and technology.
What is unique about his courses is that he teaches with a “hands on” approach
What will you learn at the course ?
Neurology and Anatomy, but in a “hands on” fashion, with illustrations of how to examine various nerves or muscle function, and then undertaking that on “buddies”. Several “tricks” of the trade-in examination technique, and often several techniques of examining a specific muscle, or nerve (by examining that muscle) are also covered. The anatomy is covered in an intuitive matter, using principles, rules and “easy to remember” facts.
How can you apply this ?
After the course is the benefits of all the above, i.e. a new “paradigm” in the approach to and understanding of anatomy and neurology through a practical “how to do” approach.
Agenda – Friday November 8th 2019. – Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, WA
8:30 – 9:40 Examination of nerve roots of the upper and lower limb (everything you need to know, up to Fellowship level, in 10 easy facts i.e. the equivalent of one STD code and telephone number).
9:40 – 10:30 Neurology and anatomy of the arm
10:30 – 11:00 Morning Tea
11:00 – 12:00 Neurology and anatomy of the forearm
12:00 – 13:00 Neurology and anatomy of the shoulder
13:00 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 15:45 Examination of nerves of the hand
15:45 – 16:00 Afternoon Tea
16:00 – 17:00 How to examine all the nerves of the brachial plexus/upper limb

Neurology and Anatomy of the Upper Limb

Date
Friday 8th November 2019
08:30 – 17:00

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

Cost

Early bird before 8/10/19
Member $200.00
Rural/remote member $150.00
Non-members $395.00
Student $100.00
Standard rate after 8/10/19
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)

Teaching children self-regulation skills using the Alert program
2019-11-04 18:30 - 20:30 | ECU Mount Lawley Campus 10:308, Access from Central Avenue, Mount Lawley
This presentation aims to give you an insight on how to use the Alert program as a tool to promote and teach children self-regulation skills. Berry Johnston will also share with you how she has been able to use the Alert program in schools such as the Fremantle Language Development Centre.
Presenter: Berry Johnson, OT and founder of Lil’ Peeps
Date: Monday, 4th of November, 2019
Time- 6:30-8:30pm (approx finish time). PD starts at 6:30, followed by the DOT(WA) meeting where you can network with other Perth paediatric occupational therapists.
Place: ECU Mt Lawley Campus 10:308. (i.e. Building 10, Level 3, Room 8)
Parking- Visitors parking is marked in green on the map. Best access is from Central Avenue, Mt Lawley. https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/210435/Mount-Lawley-Campus-map.pdf

Hand and Upper Limb Course
2019-11-02 09:00 - 16:30 | OT Laboratory, Curtin University, Room 119, Building 108, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
This interactive and practical full day workshop will provide a theoretical basis for your clinical reasoning when working with patients who have hand and upper limb conditions.
The workshop is aimed at new graduates, therapists who are interested in hand therapy, and therapists new to the field. The programme 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 splints.
Coordinated by Yvette Robert, this workshop will be presented by experienced Occupational Therapists working in hand and upper limb.
Due to the practical nature of this course, attendees are limited to 20, so register quickly to ensure your place.

Hand and Upper Limb Workshop

Date & Time
Saturday 2nd November 2019
9:00 – 16:30

Venue
OT Laboratory, Curtin University

Cost
Early Bird Price – before 2nd October 2019
Member $200
Rural/remote member $150
Non-member $395
Student member $100
Standard Price – after 2nd October 2019
Member $250
Rural/remote member $185
Non-member $395
Student member $120

Refreshments: Morning tea and lunch provided

Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below.
PD registration form (2019)

Hand and Brain ( PNI and Guided Plasticity) – Day 2 An in depth approach.
2019-10-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by Associate Professor Birgitta Rosèn ( from Sweden ).
It is with great excitement that the WA OT Association presents two day workshops by Birgitta Rosen, an international leader in the field of neuroplasticity and rehabilitation for OT Week 2019.
Birgitta is an Associate Professor and an experienced occupational therapist. With over 40 years’ experience, Birgitta has a special interest in nerve injuries and their associated rehabilitation – sensory re-learning using guided plasticity or extrinsic modulation of brain plasticity mechanisms, and sensory feedback in hand prostheses. She is very widely published, with 83 original scientific articles and 6 book chapters in the field. Birgitta currently holds a position at Lund University, Germany, with a combination of clinical work at the Department of Hand Surgery, Malmö and lecturing and research at the Department of Health Sciences Lund University, a position she has held since 2009. She has been an invited speaker to the Philadelphia Hand Meeting twice, as well as the Australian Hand Therapy Association National Conference in 2004, and was awarded The Inaugural Cristina Alegri Award, IFSHT Congress, Buenos Aires 2016 for her contribution to the understanding of the hand and sensibility.
Across the two days Birgitta will present masterclasses of ‘Hand and Brain – an evidence-based rehabilitation approach to peripheral nerve conditions and how to use guided plasticity’. Treatment techniques applicable beyond nerve injuries using guided plasticity will also be discussed, in an evidence based perspective that can be applicable in a variety of rehab settings.
Participants can attend either or both days
Objectives
After attending day 1, the participant will have a deeper understanding of:
-The neuroscientific base for new strategies for re-learning based on use of guided plasticity
-The importance of sensory and motor re-learning and use of guided plasticity in early and late postoperative phase following a nerve injury (phase 1 before any reinnervation has occurred, phase 2 when some reinnervation has occurred).
-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions.
After attending day 2, the participant will have a deeper understanding and practical skills of:
-Application of new strategies for re-learning/re-education based on guided plasticity.
-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions and use of the Model Instrument for outcome after nerve repair – ”Rosen score”.
Hand And Brain – An Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Approach To Peripheral Nerve Conditions And How To Use Guided Plasticity – An Indepth Approach
Date Sunday 27th October 2019
Time 8:00 – 17:00
Venue Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort,
112 Melville Parade, Como
Cost Early bird before 26/9/19
Member $200
Rural/ remote $150
Non-members $395
Student $100
Standard rate after 26/9/19
Member $250
Rural/ remote $175
Non-members $395
Student $120
Refreshments Welcome coffee/tea, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the form below:
PD-registration-form-2019

Hand and Brain ( PNI and Guided Plasticity) - Day 1 A Basic Approach.
2019-10-26 08:00 - 16:30 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by Associate Professor Birgitta Rosèn ( from Sweden ).
It is with great excitement that the WA OT Association presents two day workshops by Birgitta Rosen, an international leader in the field of neuroplasticity and rehabilitation for OT Week 2019.
Birgitta is an Associate Professor and an experienced occupational therapist. With over 40 years’ experience, Birgitta has a special interest in nerve injuries and their associated rehabilitation – sensory re-learning using guided plasticity or extrinsic modulation of brain plasticity mechanisms, and sensory feedback in hand prostheses. She is very widely published, with 83 original scientific articles and 6 book chapters in the field. Birgitta currently holds a position at Lund University, Germany, with a combination of clinical work at the Department of Hand Surgery, Malmö and lecturing and research at the Department of Health Sciences Lund University, a position she has held since 2009. She has been an invited speaker to the Philadelphia Hand Meeting twice, as well as the Australian Hand Therapy Association National Conference in 2004, and was awarded The Inaugural Cristina Alegri Award, IFSHT Congress, Buenos Aires 2016 for her contribution to the understanding of the hand and sensibility.
Across the two days Birgitta will present masterclasses of ‘Hand and Brain – an evidence-based rehabilitation approach to peripheral nerve conditions and how to use guided plasticity’. Treatment techniques applicable beyond nerve injuries using guided plasticity will also be discussed, in an evidence based perspective that can be applicable in a variety of rehab settings.
Objectives
After attending day 1, the participant will have a deeper understanding of:
-The neuroscientific base for new strategies for re-learning based on use of guided plasticity
-The importance of sensory and motor re-learning and use of guided plasticity in early and late postoperative phase following a nerve injury (phase 1 before any reinnervation has occurred, phase 2 when some reinnervation has occurred).
-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions.
After attending day 2, the participant will have a deeper understanding and practical skills of:
-Application of new strategies for re-learning/re-education based on guided plasticity.
-Basic components in assessment of hand function following nerve conditions and use of the Model Instrument for outcome after nerve repair – ”Rosèn score”.
Hand And Brain – An Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Approach To Peripheral Nerve Conditions And How To Use Guided Plasticity – A Basic Approach.
Date Saturday 26th October 2019
Time 8:00 – 16:30
Venue Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort,
112 Melville Parade, Como
Cost Early bird before 26/9/19
Member $200
Rural/ remote $150
Non-members $395
Student $100
Standard rate after 26/9/19
Member $250
Rural/ remote $175
Non-members $395
Student $120
Refreshments Welcome coffee/tea, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the form below:
PD-registration-form-2019

Sensory Processing and Autism in Children from an OT Perspective
2019-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Curtin University 108: 119-120
Please note this is a student only PD event.
Lucy Mancini graduated from Curtin University in 2014 and quickly moved into the field of Autism. In her current role as a senior therapist, Lucy conducts assessments and therapy supports for children aged 2-6 years, who have or are suspected of having an autism diagnosis.
PRESENTER: Lucy Mancini, Autism Association
WHEN: Thursday 17th October, 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start.
WHERE: Curtin University, building 108:119/120
COST: Gold coin donation for WAOTA members, $10 for non-members*
Find our event on Facebook, and follow the link below to secure your ticket (Via Eventbrite):
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ot-in-paediatrics-pd-event-tickets-75266226309?fbclid=IwAR1ULlI-iZneg8zV2Kqipg0WZsH63DfyTu1mpr42f0tI_RrWge6TKv9xyis
*Please have membership emails ready at the door.

Anatomy Wet Lab
2019-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | University of Western Australia (UWA)
The WAOTA Hand Interest Group invites you to participate in an Anatomy Wet Lab facilitated by 2 x Anatomy tutors, focusing on upper limb specimens.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is only open to registered Occupational Therapists. This event is NOT OPEN to students.
Tickets need to be pre-purchased from https://www.trybooking.com/BFSTR (booking closes on Friday 4 October 2019 at 5pm)
Date: Monday 7th October
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: University of Western Australia (UWA) – Anatomy, Physiology & Human Bio Dept, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA 6009

Introduction to the HDS-R Dementia Course
2019-10-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
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 11 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 4th October, 2019 9:00 – 16:00

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

Cost

Early Bird before 4/9/19
Member $75
Rural/ remote member $55
Non-member $110
Student $50
Standard after 4/9/19
Member $90
Rural/remote member $65
Non-member $110
Student $60

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)

OT Services in the Home Interest Group - Basic Ramp Access
2019-09-19 07:30 - 08:30 | Osborne Park Hospital
OT Services in the Home Interest Group next PD
Please note there’ll be no meeting held in August. Meetings will be held bi-monthly from 7.30am
Date: Thursday 19th September
Time: 7.30am – 8.30am
Location: Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) F Block Activity Room
Topic: Basic ramp access and things to consider when prescribing
Presenter: Caila Ihle
Cost is free for WA OT Association members and $10 for non-members. Please book online to register your attendance
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To be included on our mailing list please email info@waota.com.au
We are seeking volunteers who can assist in any capacity with the OT Services in the Home Interest Group. For more information or expression of interest please contact Camille Wakefield otservicesinterestgroup@waota.com.au

Hearing Loss
2019-09-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital OT Department
Presenter: Jordan Bishop Audiologist / Ear Science Institute Australia
This presentation will focus on hearing loss

The importance of early intervention for hearing loss
The latest research on the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Signs of hearing loss
Hearing screening questionnaires
Ways to maximise communication
Information on referral pathways for hearing loss and what we do during testing and rehabilitation

Cost: Meetings are free for members of the WA OT Association. Non-members $10 payable by cash on the evening.
If you would like more information or to sign up to the Cancer and Chronic Conditions OT interest group mailing list, please email cccinterestgroup@gmail.com

Home Modification
2019-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Curtin University 108: 119-120
This September we will be will be joined by Karen Stidwell for an informative PD about home modifications in the context of private practice.
Karen’s main role at Life Live It! is to conduct home visits and prescribe clients with adaptive equipment around their own home to improve safety and independence. Karen will be describing her own experience working in this role as well as some advice on equipment prescription.
COST: Gold coin donation for WAOTA members (must have membership email) and $10 for non members.
Tickets can be booked via https://www.facebook.com/events/2663325843701929/

Advancing Your SOS Feeding Skills
2019-09-02 18:30 - 20:30 | ECU Mount Lawley Campus 10:308, Access from Central Avenue, Mount Lawley
The first evening meeting will be our PD on Monday 2nd September at 6:30 – 8:30pm. PD commences 6:30pm followed by our AGM. We’ll keep the AGM as brief as possible and will be proving snacks.
The PD presentation, ‘Advancing Your SOS Feeding Skills – Summary of Three Advanced Courses’ will be presented by Jenna Cooper, OT from Rocky Bay. The presentation aims to give you an insight into three of the advance training modules offered by SOS, including modifying the basic course for those with ASD, modifying the basic course for older children and using food to develop oral motor skills. While this presentation is not intended to replace completing the training modules, it will give you an insight into what the training modules contain and ways Jenna has been able to incorporate it into her work at a Perth based organisation.
Location: Edith Cowan University Mount Lawley Campus 10:308 (Building 10, Level 3, Room 8). Visitors parking is marked in green on the map and best access is from Central Avenue.
Map: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/210435/Mount-Lawley-Campus-map.pdf
Thank you to everyone who completed our recent survey regarding our meetings and PD opportunities. Based on the feedback from members, DOT are trialing something new in the year ahead, specifically we’ll be changing our meeting/PD events to evening sessions held every 2-3 months.
If you’re unable to attend meeting, all DOT(WA) members can join the PD and/or meeting online. Contact DOT directly for more information dotwa.org.au
Members of WA OT Association receive a $5 discount on DOT(WA) membership fees and a 10% discount on our training events.

Towards functional writing: Fine Motor skills and Handwriting for Children 2-12
2019-08-30 09:00 - 2019-08-31 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Presented by Lisa Scott
We are delighted to have secured Lisa Scott from Melbourne to present this exciting course. Lisa is an experienced Occupational Therapists with over 25 years experience.
The areas covered in this workshop are :- Theoretical Models, Assessment, Hand Development,Pre-writing and drawing skills,Intervention Strategies andSpecific Programs.
This 2-day workshop investigates elements of handwriting, drawing and tool usage for kindergarten and primary school children. Handwriting difficulties are one of the primary reasons for a referral to an occupational therapist. Handwriting is also one of the most complex tasks in which children engage. It requires skills in the areas of cognition, visuo-spatial, language fine motor and kinaesthetic development. Research has indicated that children who can write well perform at a higher level academically. There has also been correlation in the literature with regard to proficient handwriting and children’s performance in the areas of increased concentration, improved self-confidence and self-esteem, as well as the ability for children to express themselves creatively.
The workshop aims to be practical in nature, providing participants with:

An overview of normal development of pencil skills/drawing/handwriting
An overview of classroom handwriting expectations
Development of pencil/graphomotor skills
An understanding or overview of various tools and classroom/clinical observations that may assist in identification of the various areas of difficulty, including:
Classroom set-up
Handwriting posture
Development of pencil/graphomotor skills
Writing tool use
Writing speed and legibility and
Written content
A clinical reasoning framework to determine the direction for intervention for these children.
The workshop will also provide participants with opportunities to develop numerous strategies to assist emergent writers and those in later years with continuing handwriting difficulties.

Towards Functional Writing: Fine Motor Skills And Handwriting For Children 2-12
Date Friday August 30th and Saturday August 31st, 2019
Time 09:00 – 17:00 daily
Venue Pagoda Conference Room, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como
Cost Early Bird before 30/6/19
Member $400
Rural Remote member $300
Student $200
Non-members $750
Standard Rate after 30/6/19
Member $500
Rural Remote member $350
Student $250
Non-members $750
Refreshments Welcome coffee /tea, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided daily
This course is currently full. Please email our PD Coordinator Carolyn Earle c.earle@bigpond.com if you’d like to be added to the waitlist for any cancellations.
Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below:
PD-registration-form-2019

New Graduate Experience
2019-08-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Western Australia
An event for current Occupational Therapy students
6.15pm for a 6.30pm start
More information can be found on our facebook page – https://facebook.com/WAOTAstudents/

Memory Strategies Following Acquired Brain Injury – Gillian Smith
2019-08-05 13:00 - 18:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
Gill Smith has overtwenty 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 August 5th, 2019
Time 13:00 – 17:00 course
17:00 – 18:00 refreshments
Venue Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como
Cost Early bird before 5/6/19
Member $100
Rural/ remote members $75
Non-members $187.50
Student $50
Standard rate after 5/6/19
Member $125
Rural/ remote members $92.50
Non-members $187.50
Student $65
Refreshments Afternoon tea and refreshments included at the end of the course
Book Online
If you prefer booking offline, you can use the registration form below:
PD-registration-form-2019

Hand Therapy Soft Tissue Course
2019-08-02 08:30 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
ROISIN SULLIVAN – FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST
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 14 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:

Principles of management of soft tissue conditions
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 2nd August 2019
Time 8:30 – 17:00
Venue Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como
Cost Early bird before 9/7/19
Member $200
Rural/ remote $150
Non-members $375
Student $100
Standard rate after 9/7/19
Member $250
Rural/ remote $175
Non-members $375
Student $200
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

Danish Assistive Technology Solutions
2019-07-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Australia
Private Practice OTs are invited to attend an upcoming event being offered through Independent Living Centre (ILC) in partnership with Embassy of Denmark presenting and demonstrating innovative home and community-care solutions.
Click here to register your interest or for further information

A Day in the Life of Sinead
2019-07-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Osborne Park Hospital
OT Services in the Home Interest Group
A Day in the Life of Sinead
Thursday 18th July

Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm
Location: Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) F Block Activity Room – access via gate to side of main entrance (which is locked after 5pm)
Presenter: Sinead Bryant from Visability
Come and listen to how Sinead, an Occupational Therapist and a person who has low vision, is using technology to make everyday life easier.
“When it comes to everyday activities such as reading a restaurant menu, shopping, paying bills, cooking, accessing social media and navigating independently have you ever wondered how someone who has a vision impairment can do all these everyday tasks? From waking up in the morning, to dressing, preparing meals, getting to work, how they work, and how they socialise. See how main stream devices and assistive technology can be used by any individual of any age and any ability in everyday activities.”
For more information please contact sharon@otwest.com.au or camille.wakefield@tadwa.org.au

Personal Alarms
2019-07-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Western Australia
CCC Interest Group Next Meeting is:
Personal Alarms
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Independant Living Centre
Cost: Meetings are free for members of the WA OT Association. Non members $10 fee payable by cash on the evening.
For more information, please email cccinterestgroup@gmail.com
We hope to see you there
Philippa, Karina, Jacqueline and Magda – Convenors

OT Experiences of Working with Hypoxic-Ischaemic Brain Injury Clients
2019-06-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Brightwater Oats Street, 170 Swansea Street, East Victoria Park, WA, Australia
The Neuroscience Interest Group next meeting is:
Looking at OT experiences of working with hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury clients, including their role, enablers and barriers for practice.
Wednesday 26th June 2019
5.30-6.30pm. (Free parking – large car park located next door)
Presenter: Sara Van Reeken – Neuro Research Project presented – needs OT’s input – focus group
About Hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury
Hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury (HIBI) is damage caused to the brain by a reduction of oxygen thereby causing problems with cognition and function The most common cause of HIBI is cardiac arrest, which has increasing prevalence as those surviving from cardiac arrest is increasing. Currently, the literature on cognitive function post-cardiac arrest is limited, especially for those with mild to moderate symptoms and the role of occupational therapy assessment and intervention needs further research.
Study Aims and Methods
The aim of this study is to explore the role of occupational therapy in an acute hospital setting for people with suspected mild to moderate cognitive and functional impairments after HIBI.
The current literature will be reviewed surrounding the clinical profile and therapy assessment and intervention for this population. The occupational therapy practices, perspectives as well as enablers and barriers when working with HIBI patients will then be explored This will be completed through a survey and then collect more detailed responses in a focus group. Using the information gathered, recommendations for clinical practice will be constructed
Significance of Project
The result of this project will provide occupational therapists with comprehensive recommendations which are evidenced-based and informed by current practice. This will strengthen and develop the occupational therapy role in the neuroscience acute setting and improve services for those with HIBI.
It is essential that we hear the perspectives from as many occupational therapists in acute settings as possible By participating in this survey and/or focus group, you are strengthening the occupational therapy evidence base and improving services for patients. For your participation in the project, you will be supplied with the recommendation for practice that are constructed, as well as focus group and survey results.
The NSIG is an affiliated interest group of the WA OT Association. Our costs in 2019, are as follows: Presenter / Members of WA OT Association = Free, Non-members $10 per session.
We hope to see you there at our next meeting, best wishes from Therese Trouchet (Convener) and Jasmina Maric (Treasurer)
We are still keen to hear from anyone who may be able to present on a topic, that you feel might be of interest to the group – if you feel you would like to contribute or have any ideas on topics -please contact me.
We are actively seeking OT’s who can assist the NSIG in any capacity.
Therese has had 2 surgeries, medically unwell for many months (unable to talk /eat post jaw fractured in 4 places) and has been unable to assist NSIG. Sending my apologies for not being in a position to do any volunteer work for OT NSIG. Would really appreciate if others can assist.
To join the NSIG or for further information, please contact Therese Trouchet (Snr OT Consultant) Convenor Neuroscience Interest Group
Phone: 9367 6136
Mobile: 0437 475 668
Email: theresetrouchet@iinet.net.au

DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS AND PRACTICAL SUPERVISION FOR STAFF INVOLVING DEBRIEFING - DR MARGARET POTTER
2019-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS AND PRACTICAL SUPERVISION FOR STAFF INVOLVING DEBRIEFING – DR MARGARET POTTER – FRIDAY 7TH JUNE 2019
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST IN CASE OF A
CANCELLATION. PLEASE ADVISE OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR CAROLYN ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM
We are delighted to present this innovative workshop on “Difficult conversations and practical supervision for staff involving debriefing” by Dr Margaret Potter.
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 is a sought after presenter who will engage, inform and entertain participants with a “hands on” approach.
Background
Having a difficult conversation, be it with a patient/client, student or colleague is challenging for any health professional. When is a good time? How should you approach the situation? If the conversation triggers a bad response what should you do?
The desire to maintain a cordial and respectful relationship, while still seeking to address matters of concern requires assertion, diplomacy and mediation skills. If an individual is not confident in their ability to have a difficult conversation, he/she may avoid it or be ineffectual in their attempts, which can ultimately result in an escalation of the problem.
This workshop will focus on assisting you to improve your communication and professional supervision skills, particularly in potential conflict situations.
Intended outcomes: In this workshop we will:

Explore the power dynamic in relationships
Discuss the key elements of effective feedback
Examine a coach approach to debriefing
Apply the skills learnt in role play situations
Increase your confidence to manage difficult conversations

Structure
An experiential session involving:

Facilitated discussion
Role play activities
Cooperative learning

Date Friday 7th June 2019
Time 13:00 – 17:00 course
Venue Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como
Cost
Early bird before 7/5/19

Member $100
Rural/ remote member $75
Non-members $187.50
Student $50

Standard rate after 7/5/19

Member $125
Rural/ remote member $92.50
Non-members $187.50
Student $65

Refreshments Afternoon Tea included
PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. IF YOU WISH TO BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST IN CASE OF A
CANCELLATION. PLEASE ADVISE OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR CAROLYN ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM
Book Online
If you prefer to book offline, you can use the form below:
PD-registration-form-2019

BASIC SOFT TISSUE COURSE – Roisin Sullivan
2019-05-03 08:30 - 17:00 | Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, 6152, Australia
BASIC SOFT TISSUE COURSE – Roisin Sullivan
Friday May 3rd 2019
This practical and interactive course will cover basic elements of soft tissue occupational therapy practice. It is aimed at new graduates, final year undergraduate and MOT students and those therapists in other areas of practice wishing to learn skills for working in the field of soft tissue OT.
The course will address assessments and diagnostic skills, basic treatment principles, theoretical background and practical clinical application of common treatments within soft tissue OT.
Roisin Sullivan has confirmed to provide a repeat of this very successful and practical course on Friday 3rd May 2019
Basic Soft Tissue Course
Date Friday 3rd May 2019 8:30 – 17:00
Venue Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Como
Cost
Early bird before 3/4/19

Member $200
Rural/ remote $150
Non-members $375
Student $100

Standard rate after 3/4/19

Member $250
Rural/ remote $175
Non-members $375
Student $200

Refreshments Welcome coffee/tea, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
PD-registration-form-2019
