Update on toileting (children and beyond)
Zoom OnlineDOT(WA) PD Opportunity TONIGHT – Monday 20th June Tabitha Poole presents an Update on toileting (children and beyond) Tabitha loves to talk about wees and poos, so much she made a whole career around it! Tabitha has worked in paediatrics for the majority of her 11-year-long career in Occupational Therapy. She has practiced in regional and metropolitan Western […]
Kinesiotaping, Dupuytrens, and The Terrible Triad 27/6 Hand IG
Zoom OnlineThis upcoming HIG will be featuring three presenters from Specialised Hand Therapy Services on the below topics of interest: Lydia Ngoo will be presenting on the concepts and techniques of rehabilitative taping using kinesiotape for the hand and upper limb. Johaline Eshlin will be presenting on the pathology, current literature and treatment techniques for the […]
Taking the Coaching Approach 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaAbout the course: The ‘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 […]
Applying Kitchen AT and Meal Preparation Strategies 21/7 OTIHS Interest Group
Virtually OnlineThe next OTIHS Session in July will be provided by Jacqui Lund. Jacqui will share a practical approach to kitchen skills. You will be able to learn a range of approaches including the use of technology, and other mainstream equipment that is available that can be used with people who are wanting to maximise independence […]
Sensory Stimulation for older adults 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaTHIS COURSE IS NOW FULL, IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON A WAITLIST FOR A CANCELLATION PLEASE EMAIL OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR, CAROLYN EARLE AT C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists working in community or residential care settings and is suitable for new and experienced therapists. The content will be relevant for those […]
Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY AUGUST 5TH – 08:30 – 16:30 Presented by TALITHA CLEMENTS Course content :- Aims of the course is to provide OTs with the knowledge on how to support their clients to gain the services of a dog, whether that is through access to Animal-Assisted Therapy or accessing their own Assistance Dog. Practical Content will […]
DOT(WA) AGM and PD – Nature Play
Zoom OnlineIt is that time of year again- time for the DOT(WA) AGM - a chance for you to hear what we have achieved over the last year, be updated on the financial position of DOT(WA) and have a chance to ask questions etc. All Executive Committee roles are up for nomination, and full details on […]
Paediatric Neurorehabilitation – 25/8 WAOTA Student Committee
Zoom OnlinePresenter: Loren West Location: via Zoom Loren West graduated as an occupational therapist in 2016 and has since developed a passion for providing evidence based interventions for children with neurological conditions and injuries. Her clinical interests are in the utilisation of technology for upper limb functional training in order to improve quality of life and […]
NDIS – The Fundamentals – 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaIf you are new to the world of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) or working in the space but not feeling confident with how to support a client to gain access to scheme, have a successful planning meeting or make the most of an NDIS plan then this course is essential for you. Hosted by […]
Emotional Intelligence 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaOur emotions are so often contagious and a single person can influence the tone, energy and focus of a group both for better and for worse. So, what im-pact do you want to have on your team or family? How can you improve your skills to better manage important relationships at work or at home? How […]