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SUMMARY:September student PD 14th September
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Emily\, Sam and Jemma \nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm \nLocation: Online via zoom \nWAOTA is excited to present this month’s PD… in FORENSICS! Emily has been an OT for 8 years. Her current role is within the WA Department of Justice (DoJ). Emily has spent the last few years developing a new OT role based in Casuarina Prison (a men’s maximum-security prison) within the Mallee Rehabilitation Centre\, where she supports engagement with the Solid Steps Program. \nSam has been an OT for 31 years\, and currently works within the WA State Forensic Mental Health Services\, primarily as an OT in Frankland Centre\, but more recently as a Senior Project Officer working on projects such as the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act review\, where she also provides supervision and mentoring to staff (OT and AHA) working in forensic settings. \nJemma has been an OT for 10 years and currently works in a role where she provides a state-wide service to children and adults with an Intellectual Disability\, Cognitive Disability and / or Autism who are interfacing with the justice system\, as well as their support systems. Jemma is also involved in providing clinical support to the Disability Justice Centre; and delivering training about the disability and justice intersection to various departments. \nBook online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/september-student-pd-14th-september/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230828T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230828T193000
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SUMMARY:Hand Interest Group PD 28/8
DESCRIPTION:We have 3 wonderful presentations kindly prepared by HandWorks Occupational Therapy. Please join us for an evening of learning and sharing! \nCatie Bott – Pulley injuries\nRenee Skou – Radial Head Fractures\nLara Van Poecke – Galleazi Fractures \nDate: Monday 28th August \nTime: 5.30pm \nLocation: via zoom\, link will be emailed separately \nCost:\nWAOTA members free (Please log into your account via our website to receive the member rate https://waota.com.au/login/ )\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook online\n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-interest-group-pd-28-8/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230824T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:August student PD 24th August
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Serena Ng & Bec Anderson  \nDate: August 24 \nTime: 6:30pm \nLocation: Curtin University Room 108.119/120. \nTickets: $5 members\, $10 non-members \nWelcome back from the midyear break! WAOTA Students are excited to present our annual new graduate experience PD. This year we have two new graduates who would love to share their experience post-graduation. \nSerena graduated in 2022 from Edith Cowan University and started her New Graduate Occupational Therapist role at Therapy Focus. Currently\, she has a mixed caseload which consists of paediatrics and adults with a range of diagnoses which require regular interventions\, assessments\, or assistive technology input. Her areas of interest are fine motor\, sensory processing\, neurological rehabilitation\, postural support\, and assistive technology. She completed her university placements in vocational rehabilitation\, hand therapy\, aged care\, and assistive technology. \nBec graduated from Curtin University in 2022. She currently works in hand therapy at RediMed where she treats a variety of upper limb conditions using different assessments and treatment modalities. She has a particular interest in the management of fractures. She completed her University placements in hand therapy\, acute hospital\, paediatrics\, and aged care. \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/august-student-pd-24th-august/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interest Group Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230824T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230824T180000
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SUMMARY:Recognising and addressing burnout 24th August - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Date : Thursday 24th August\, 2023 \nTime : 5:00 – 6:00pm \nLocation : Virtual ( via Teams ) \nAbout the Presentation : \n\n\nRegistered Psychologist\, Andrew\, will discuss what steps can be taken to recognise the indicators of burnout and counteract the impact as quickly and effectively as possible. Andrew has worked across multiple ‘people-centric’ industries and recognizes the challenges of self-care face by those who focus on helping others. \n\n\nPsychological (mental) health\, just like physical health\, is an important part of work health and safety. Work-related psychological injuries have a significant impact on workers\, their families and business. Workplace burnout comes from cumulative challenges in both work and personal life\, which are sometimes difficult to recognize until we become “burnt out”. \n\n\nAndrew’s presentation will focus on common mental health issues; recovering from psychological injuries; tips for maintaining good psychological health; and psychological challenges specific to the workplace. \n\n\nAimed at those in people-centric industries\, this presentation will also assist you identify the three key areas of burnout\, how to know burnout is approaching\, and practical steps you can take to both recover from burnout and how to avoid it happening. \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/recognising-and-addressing-burnout-24th-august-workplace-rehab-interest-group/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interest Group Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230721T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:Taking the Coaching Approach 2023
DESCRIPTION:TAKING THE COACHING APPROACH \nGRAHAM TAYLOR \nFRIDAY JULY 21st \n About the course. \nThe ‘Taking a coaching approach’ workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people. It is built on a style of communication and motivation aimed at unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their performance. Rather than ‘telling\, directing and instructing’ the coaching approach aims at developing internal or self-motivation – aiming at the ‘inner person’ rather than external motivators. It is aimed at helping a person learn rather than teaching them. \nThe aim of the workshop is to provide coaching principles and processes and practice sessions to consolidate within people helpers a methodology that taps into the potential that exists within the client or patient. The methodology focuses on questions that raise awareness (what is happening around the client or patient; raise self-awareness (what they are experiencing personally) and to raise responsibility (take responsibility for their actions and increasing ownership and accountability). \nPractical coaching principles and processes are demonstrated\, elaborated and practiced within the workshop. The workshop involves two full practice sessions of combining the coaching principles\, coaching process (the GROW model) and the listening and speaking skills of the coaching approach. \nA full set of support notes are provided for each participant that covers the principles\, processes and the listening and speaking of the coaching approach. \nTarget Audience \nThe coaching approach can be applied to any\, and all\, human interaction. It is particularly relevant to those engaged in people helping\, people management\, people leadership\, people development and people care. \nSession One:  Defining Coaching and the coaching approach\n\nWhat is coaching?\nCoaching demonstration and debrief\nDistinctions between professions (mentoring\, consultant\, manager\, therapy\, counselling etc)\nListening as a coach – listening ‘to’\, ‘though’\, ‘just’ and the 3 ‘A’s of listening\n\nSession Two:  Coaching with the GROW Model\n\nIntroduction to the GROW model\nWorking with the GROW coaching questions\nCoaching practice and debrief\n\nSession Three: Facilitating a Coaching Conversation\n\nSpeaking with clear intention\nWhat makes a good coaching question?\nGenuine inquiry and unattached advocacy\n\nSession Four: Further Practice Facilitating a Coaching Conversation\n\nCoaching practice\nDebrief and highlight learning applicable to the OT role\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker \nGraham has spent the past 51 years of his life encouraging\, supporting\, and developing people in leadership and management roles. \nGraham has had extensive experience in the Training and Development field\, including initially being instrumental in developing strategic training and development for Youth Workers and young people\, then\, moving into the management and development consultancy field having three interrelated arms or services: Leadership development\, Coaching and Facilitation services and a Training arm. \nGraham completed a Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching from at the Newfield Institute (Australia) in 2001 that focused on ontological coaching models and frameworks. \nOver the past 8 years Graham has designed and facilitated a program titled ‘Taking the coaching approach’. This program has been used extensively in Saint John of God Health Care hospitals and facilities across Australia to develop health care workers to develop a coaching approach. It has also been used extensively in the WA Health Department\, including WA Country Health (WACHS). \n\n\n\nTaking the coaching approach\n\n\nDate\nFriday July 21st 2023 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 21/5/23 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 21/5/23 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $187.50 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/taking-the-coaching-approach-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230714T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs (2023)
DESCRIPTION:ASSISTANCE DOGS AND THERAPY DOGS \nFRIDAY JULY 14TH\, 2023 – 08:30 – 16:30 \nPresented by TALITHA CLEMENTS \n  \nCourse content :-  \nAims of the course – to provide OT’s with the knowledge to support their clients to receive the services of a dog whether that is through access to Animal-Assisted Therapy or their own Assistance Dog. \nPractical Content will cover: \n– What is an Assistance Dog \n– How to support people to get access to Assistance Dogs \n– Assessing whether your client is suitable/ready for an Assistance Dog \n– Gaining funding for an Assistance Dog \n– Specific NDIS information around Assistance Dogs \n– Dog Specific information – what to look for in a dog\, training an Assistance Dog \n– How to access Animal-Assisted Therapy and other forms of therapeutic use of animals \n  \nMaterial Provided \n– Will include print out slides \n– Case Studies \n– Examples of completed and successful application \n– Further resources \n  \nTarget Audience – Is OT’s with an interest in assisting people to get Assistance Dog\, train their own Assistance Dogs\, or introduce Animals into their therapy work. \nAbout the Presenter :- \nTalitha is the Owner/Director of Cornwall House OT Services. This includes working across various fields including early intervention\, school-aged intervention\, adults and community-based work and older aged care.  Particular experience in managing complex disabilities and complex behaviour management. \nIn 2018 she commenced the Cornwall House Therapy Dog Program\, followed up by the Cornwall House Equine Therapy Program. In 2021 online workshops supporting the education of fellow OT’s to use Dogs within a therapy setting were set up along with assistance to people to receive Assistance Dogs. \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday July 14th\, 2023 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 14/5/23 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 14/5/23 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/assistance-dogs-and-therapy-dogs-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230615T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230615T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:Shower Commodes (and more) 15/6 (OTIHS Int Group)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Thursday 15th June \nTime: dial in from 7.15am for a 7.30am prompt start \nLocation: Virtual event only. Link will be emailed \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/shower-commodes-and-more-15-6-otihs-int-group/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230529T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230601T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:PRPP - Intervention Course ( 2023 )
DESCRIPTION:4 DAY COURSE\nMONDAY MAY 29th – THURSDAY JUNE 1st – 08:30 – 16:30\nPRESENTED BY – DR CHRIS CHAPPARO AND DR JUDY RANKA. \nPLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY\nThe 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. \nInstructional 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. \nObjectives  \nCompare and Contrast PRPP Intervention with other forms of occupational therapy task-focused methods \nSelect critical strategy application behaviours to address in therapy \nSet measurable occupational performance goals for task mastery and strategy application \nDesign a detailed plan to build strategy application behaviours required to improve or maintain performance mastery. \n\n\n\nDate\nMonday 29th May – Thursday 1st June\, 2023 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 29/3/23 \nMember/Student $900.00 \nRural/remote member $700.00 \nNon-members $1700.00 \nStandard rate after 29/3/23 \nMember $1100.00 \nRural/remote member $850.00 \nNon-members $1700.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided daily.\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/prpp-intervention-course-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230523T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230523T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:Worksite Assessment & Staged Return to Work Programs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: \n \nAshlee 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. \nAshlee 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. \nMost 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. \nPresenter: Ashlee Bowler \nDate: Tuesday 23rd May \nTime: 5.30pm – 6.30pm \nLocation: Zoom online\, link will be emailed \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nInaugural WAOTA Ball – Tickets now open\, family and friends welcome
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/worksite-assessment-staged-return-to-work-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230519T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:Wheelchair Prescription and Seating 2023
DESCRIPTION:Friday May 19th\, 2023 \nAbout the course :- \nThis full day workshop will be broken down as follows :- \nIntroduction 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) \nReview 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) \nMAT. 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. \nBringing it all together. Seating principles\, clinical reasoning and identification of points of control to guide the potential trial parameters. \nWe will discuss how the information from the MAT guides the positioning requirements before practising with case examples to simulate potential support requirements. \nAbout the presenter :- \nTracee-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.\nTracee-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. \nTracee-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. \n\n\n\nWheelchair prescription and seating\n\n\nDate\nFriday 19th May\, 2023 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n  \n \nEarly bird before 19/3/23 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 19/3/23 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $175.00 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea.\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/wheelchair-prescription-and-seating-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230515T193000
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SUMMARY:Hand Interest Group PD 15/5
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe have 3 wonderful presentations kindly prepared by Joondalup Health Campus/Ramsay Health. Please join us for an evening of learning and sharing! \n Alex Mcleish (OT) – CMMS plaster casting & case study \nSimone Paget (Snr OT) – Hand Therapy and Medical Imaging \nScott Pickering (Snr OT) – Current concepts in rehabilitation of distal bicep tendon repairs \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nWAOTA Ball: Tickets sales close Sunday 23rd April. Family and friends welcome \n \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-interest-group-pd-15-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230511T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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SUMMARY:Neuro-affirming Practice: WAOTA Student Committee 11/5
DESCRIPTION:WAOTA students are excited to welcome Sandy Lin\, Hayley Thorburn and Joni Howell from Superyou Therapy for our May PD on Neuro-affirming practice! \nSandy 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. \nHayley 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. \nJoni 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. \nDate: Thursday 11th May \nTime: 6.30pm \nLocation: Curtin University\, room 108:118 \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members $5.00\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/neuro-affirming-practice-waota-student-committee-11-5/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108:118
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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SUMMARY:Pain Care OT: Approaches and Strategies for Chronic Pain Recovery (OTIHS Int Group)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online\nInaugural Awards Ball – Tickets Now Open
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/pain-care-ot-approaches-and-strategies-for-chronic-pain-recovery-otihs-int-group/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230417T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230406T022624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T020528Z
UID:60094-1681756200-1681763400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:PRPP for Kids - the Perceive\, Recall\, Plan\, Perform System of Task Analysis and its application to young children
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPaula 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. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84689459812 \nMeeting ID: 846 8945 9812 \nWAOTA 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
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/prpp-for-kids-the-perceive-recall-plan-perform-system-of-task-analysis-and-its-application-to-young-children/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230413T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230329T013130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T013130Z
UID:60060-1681410600-1681417800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Private Practice Paediatrics - WAOTA Student Committee 13/4
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nShe 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.  \nHer 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. \nPresenter: Kate Maskos \nDate: Thursday 13th April \nTime: 6.30pm \nLocation: Curtin University\, Room 108.119/120 \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members $5.00\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online – Tickets Strictly Limited\nTickets 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 \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/private-practice-paediatrics-waota-student-committee-13-4/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230401T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230401T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20221007T035212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T025649Z
UID:59154-1680337800-1680366600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Home Modifications Complex 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sandi Lightfoot \nAfter the recent success of both the basic and complex course Sandi Lightfoot from the University \nThe 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.  \n 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. \n\n\n\nComplex Course\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 1st April\, 2023 \n8:45-16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 1/2/23 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/ remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 1/2/23 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee /tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES \nWe 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.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nThanks again so much Sandi !! \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/home-modifications-complex-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230330T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230310T004826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T004826Z
UID:59862-1680201000-1680206400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:OT in Autism PD - WAOTA Student Committee 30/3
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMathew 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. \nJema 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. \nPresenter: Mathew Johnson and Jema Kerrich \nDate: Thursday 30th March \nTime: 6.30pm  \nLocation: Curtin University\, Rooms 108.119/120 \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members $5.00\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online – Tickets strictly limited
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ot-in-autism-pd-waota-student-committee-30-3/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230330T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230113T231116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T024520Z
UID:59562-1680165000-1680280200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Basic Home Modifications 2023 - 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSandi 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 \nThe 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. \nNDIA 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. \n  \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nThursday March 30th and Friday March 31st\, 2023 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 30/1/23 \nMember/Student $400.00 \nRural/ remote member $300.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStandard rate after 30/1/23 \nMember/Student $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nBook Online\nSCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES \nWe 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.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nThanks again so much Sandi !!
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2023-2/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230327T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20221007T032848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T023520Z
UID:59147-1679905800-1680021000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Basic Home Modifications 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSandi 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 \nThe 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. \nNDIA 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. \n  \n\n\n\n2 Day Basic Course\n\n\nDate\nMonday March 27th and Tuesday March 28th\, 2023 \n8:30-16:30 daily\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost \n  \n \nEarly bird before 27/1/23 \nMember/Student $400.00 \nRural/ remote member $300.00 \nNon-members $790.00 \nStandard rate after 27/1/23 \nMember/Student $500.00 \nRural/remote member $370.00 \nNon-members $790.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome coffee/tea\, morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea provided\n\n\n\nSCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME MODIFICATION COURSES \nWe 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.  \n(all Rural and Remote MEMBERS registered for this course will be considered for this scholarship) \nThanks again so much Sandi !! \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-home-modifications-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230310T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20221007T030925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T091027Z
UID:59136-1678438800-1678465800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Basic Neurological Assessment 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carlo Divita.\nAlthough 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. \nThe course will cover: \n\nThe basis of why Neurological Assessment is important in Occupational Therapy practice\nWhat components make up a thorough Occupational Therapy Initial Neurological Assessment\nHow to implement an Initial Neurological Assessment including practical application of techniques\nThe analysis of assessment findings\, as they relate to Occupational Therapy practice\nHow to link assessment findings to intervention\n\nOn 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.\nAbout the Presenter.\nSince 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.\nHe 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.\n\n\n\nDate\nFriday March 10th\, 2023 \n09:00 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 10/1/23 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 10/1/23 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/basic-neurological-assessment-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230228T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230202T031057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T045716Z
UID:59661-1677605400-1677609000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Activities of Daily Living Assessments - 28th Feb - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClaudia 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. \nDate: Tuesday 28th February \nTime: 5.30pm – 6.30pm \nLocation: Virtually (link will be emailed to you) \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/activities-of-daily-living-assessments-28th-feb-workplace-rehab-interest-group/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230223T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230223T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230125T043522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T031542Z
UID:59605-1677137400-1677141000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Introduction: Basics of Wheelchair Assessment and Prescription 23/2 OTSIH
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate: Thursday 23rd February \nTime: sign in from 7.15am\, starts promptly at 7.30am \nLocation: Virtual \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/\nWAOTA members free\nNon-members $10.00 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/introduction-basics-of-wheelchair-assessment-and-prescription-23-2-otsih/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230217T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20221007T020649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T084033Z
UID:59128-1676620800-1676649600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Pain from an OT Perspective - 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ian Cheok.\nChronic 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. \nThis 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: \nPain Science Made Simple Learn about the basic neuroscience of pain\, and the interrelationship between physiological\, psychological\, environmental and occupational processes in pain perception. \nPain 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. \nInterventions 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. \nThis 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. \nAbout the Presenter.\nIan 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. \nIan 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. \nPrior 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. \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday February 17th\, 2023 \n08:00 – 16:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 17/12/22 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 17/12/22 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $187.50 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/pain-from-an-ot-perspective-2023/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230201T032145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T032145Z
UID:59650-1675794600-1675801800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:The Power of Playgroups - The LEaP Playgroup for children with developmental delay and/or disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJodie 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. \nDate: Tuesday 7th of February \nTime: 6.30pm \nPresenter: Dr Jodie Armstrong  – Occupational Therapist and Researcher \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86745081431
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/the-power-of-playgroups-the-leap-playgroup-for-children-with-developmental-delay-and-or-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtually Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="DOT(WA) - MOU with WAOTA":MAILTO:j.hunt@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230116T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230116T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20230109T032903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T003311Z
UID:59468-1673890200-1673893800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Elbow Assessment\, Trigger Finger and Scaphoid Fractures 16/1 Hand IG
DESCRIPTION: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 \nTopics \n\nKristie Di Loreto: Elbow Assessment\nAlex Esterhuezin: Trigger Finger\nGabby Falco: Management of Scaphoid Fractures\n\nTime: 5.30pm \nDate: Monday 16th January \nLocation: via zoom\, link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members. \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/elbow-assessment-trigger-finger-and-scaphoid-fractures-16-1-hand-ig/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221126T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20220715T055504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T024517Z
UID:58540-1669449600-1669476600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand and Upper Limb Course-2022
DESCRIPTION: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 \nDue to the practical nature of this course\, attendees are limited to 20\, so register quickly to secure your place. \nThis 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. \nCoordinated by Yvette Pickering\, this workshop will be presented by experienced Occupational Therapists working in hand and upper limb. \n\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 26th November 2022\n\n\nVenue\nOT Laboratory Curtin University\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 26/9/22 \nMember/Student $200 \nRural/ remote $150 \nNon-members $395 \nStandard rate after 26/9/22 \nMember/Student $250 \nRural/ remote $185 \nNon-members $395 \n \n\n\nRefreshments\nMorning tea and lunch will be provided \n \n\n\n\nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided. \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-and-upper-limb-course-2022/
LOCATION:Curtin University 108: 119-120
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221117T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221117T083000
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UID:59252-1668670200-1668673800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Occupational Therapy in Palliative Care 17/11 - OT Services in the Home IG
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: Anthony Hartland \nDate: Thursday 17th November 2022 \nTime: 7:30am – 8:30am \nVirtual: Zoom link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier \nCost: \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/occupational-therapy-in-palliative-care-17-11-ot-services-in-the-home-ig/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="OT Services in the Home Interest Group":MAILTO:otservicesinthehome@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
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UID:59029-1665599400-1665604800@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Geriatric Rehab PD - WAOTA Student Committee 12/10
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJade 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. \nTime: 6.30pm \nDate: 12th October \nLocation: Via zoom\, link will be emailed \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nWA OT Association members – $5 \nNon-members – $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/geriatric-rehab-pd-waota-student-committee-12-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221007T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20220525T021742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T045018Z
UID:58114-1665133200-1665162000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Sleep
DESCRIPTION:Presented by – Sue McCabe \nAbout the course :- \nThis 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: \n1.General sleep knowledge \n– the importance of sleep and circadian health \n– how sleep works\, sleep disorders\, general resources for sleep support \n2.Targeted occupational therapy sleep knowledge \n– sleep assessment for the home setting \n– practical strategies to promote sleep in everyday living \n– sleep and anxiety\, pain\, movement impairment\, and safety \n– resources (information\, equipment\, people) that are fundamental to practical and individualised sleep support \nUsing the SleepLinks ‘sleep comfort map’ as a guide\, we will cover practical aspects of assessment\, information\, and equipment resources for \n– health and medical comfort \n– activities and routines comfort \n– social-emotional-communication comfort \n– thermal comfort \n– sleep setting comfort \n– sensory comfort \n– position and movement comfort \n  \n‘Comfort’ means what is just right\, for each individual and family. \n‘Safety’ means health and medical\, physical and social-emotional safety\, for each individual and family. \n  \nAbout the presenter :- \nSue 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. \nOver 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. \nThis 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. \nSue 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. \nSue 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. \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday October 7th\, 2022 \n09:00 – 17:00\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 7/8/22 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 7/8/22 \nMember/Student $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00\n\n\nRefreshments\nWelcome Tea/Coffee\, Morning tea\, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.\n\n\n\nBook Online\nPay via invoice options are available using the ‘Book Online’ function below. Proceed to checkout and please ensure your billing details including company name are correct. Once your order has been received our finance officer will generate your invoice and email to the email address provided \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/introduction-to-sleep/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T164232
CREATED:20220824T020505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T020505Z
UID:58791-1663608600-1663614000@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Hand Interest Group PD 19/9
DESCRIPTION:The Hand Interest Group are holding there next meeting on Monday 19th September with 3 presenters from InHand Occupational Therapy. \nTopics \n\nElisha Stefanelli: The Floating Elbow – Paediatric Supracondylar Fracture with Ipsilateral Forearm Fractures\nTeagan Maloney: Digital Nerve Repair and Rehabilitation\nLinda Canty: Latest Update on 1st CMC Osteoarthritis\n\nTime: 5.30pm \nDate: Monday 19th September \nLocation: via zoom\, link will be emailed. Please ensure you log on 10 minutes earlier \nCost \nPlease note in order to access the member rate you will need to log into your account on our website https://waota.com.au/login/ \nFree for WA OT Association members \n$10 for non-members. \nBook Online\n  \nOT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/hand-interest-group-pd-19-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Hand Interest Group":MAILTO:handinterestgroup@gmail.com
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