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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:20260503T201443
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="WAOTA Student Committee":MAILTO:students@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230420T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230420T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
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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:20260503T201443
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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:20260503T201443
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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
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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:20260503T201443
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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
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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:20260503T201443
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T023520Z
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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:20260503T201443
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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:20260503T201443
CREATED:20230202T031057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T045716Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230223T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20230223T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
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:20260503T201443
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:20260503T201443
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:20260503T201443
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221126T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20221126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
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
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20221025T042851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T042851Z
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:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220919T034620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T034729Z
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:20260503T201443
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:20260503T201443
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220824T024900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T025322Z
UID:58795-1663608600-1663612200@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Ergonomics 19/9 - Workplace Rehab Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group are holding there next meeting on Monday 19th September on the topic Ergonomics\, presented by Sarah Cliff. The face-to-face PD will be held in Subiaco with free street parking available. \n \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/ \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/ergonomics-19-9-workplace-rehab-interest-group/
LOCATION:Custodian Work Assist\, Level 1\, 188-198 Churchill Ave\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008
CATEGORIES:Interest Group Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Workplace Rehabilitation Interest Group":MAILTO:WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220915T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220915T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20210825T015412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T020557Z
UID:56214-1663227000-1663230600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Custom Hand Rails Prescription (external and internal) 15/9 OTSIH
DESCRIPTION:The next OT Services in the Home Interest Group meeting will take via zoom \nBeth Wiggins-Teede will discuss prescription and measurements for custom handrails. \nPresenter: Beth Wiggins-Teede \nDate: Thursday 15th September 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\n\nOT Week Breakfast – Keynote Speakers Emma Gee: OT and Stroke Survivor and Annette Barton OAM: Lessons Learnt from OT Through the Ages\n \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/custom-hand-rails-prescription-external-and-internal-15-9-otsih/
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:20220914T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220914T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220907T014944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T050956Z
UID:58939-1663180200-1663185600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:New Graduate PD (WAOTA Student Committee 14/9)
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Alex Esterhuizen\, Jessica Tang and Jerome Choo \nDate: Wednesday 14th September \nTime: 6:30pm \nLocation: Zoom \nDescription: \nThis month we are excited to welcome our new graduates to speak us about their journey after graduation. Please join us as we warmly welcome our speakers for this month! \n\nAlex Esterhuizen graduated from ECU in 2021 and is now an Occupational Therapist working in Hand Therapy. She has been working at RediMed 2Hands Upper Limb Clinic since the beginning of this January year. Despite having challenging experiences\, Alex loves helping patients in their journey to heal their various and upper limb conditions!\nJessica Tang graduated from Curtin University in 2021 and started her new role as an occupational therapist at Rocky Bay. She is currently responsible for a mixed caseload of clients which consists of youths and adults with a range of diagnoses which require regular interventions\, assessment\, or assistive technology input. Jessica’s area of interests includes neurological rehab\, postural support\, and assistive technology.\nJerome Choo graduated from Curtin University and is currently undertaking his role as an occupational therapist at ORS group\, who he completed his graduate program with. Jerome has a varied caseload which range of paediatrics to older adults living with disabilities including autism\, psychosocial\, cognitive\, and physical. Jerome provides services in capacity building\, assessments\, assistive technology\, and home modifications. He is interested in areas consisting of assistive technology\, mental health\, and virtual reality.\n\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\nNon-members $10 \nBook Online\nWAOTA OT WEEK BREAKFAST – Tickets now open
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/new-graduate-pd-waota-student-committee-14-9/
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:20220903T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220510T042405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T034908Z
UID:58028-1662210000-1662224400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence 2022
DESCRIPTION: Our emotions are so often contagious and a single person can influence the tone\, energy and focus of a group both for better and for worse. So\, what im-pact do you want to have on your team or family? How can you improve your skills to better manage important relationships at work or at home? How can you utilise EI to foster a positive and productive environment?  \nThis interactive session on EI will explore the value of building self and social awareness and relation-ship management skills. At the end of the session participants will be able to:  \n• Define and discuss the importance of EI  \n• Self-assess their EI  \n• Identify strategies to recognise the impact of their emotions on performance  \n• Discuss how to support others to improve their EI  \n• Explore ways to improve EI in the workplace  \nPresented by Associate Professor Margaret Potter who is a an education consultant\, health professional and internationally certified coach with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals\, groups and organisations to optimise communication\, teamwork and workplace-based performance. \nMargaret is a sought after presenter who will engage\, inform and entertain participants with a “hands on” approach. \n\n\n\nDate\nSaturday September 3rd\, 2022\n\n\nTime\n13:00 -17:00 \n \n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 3/7/22 \nMember/Student $100.00 \nRural/remote member $75.00 \nNon-members $187.50 \n  \nStandard after 3/7/22 \nMember/Student $125.00 \nRural/ remote member $92.50 \nNon-members $187.50\n\n\nRefreshments\nAfternoon Tea included\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.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/emotional-intelligence-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220902T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220902T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220507T030058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T040232Z
UID:58010-1662107400-1662107400@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:NDIS - The Fundamentals - 2022
DESCRIPTION: If you are new to the world of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) or working in the space but not feeling confident with how to support a client to gain access to scheme\, have a successful planning meeting or make the most of an NDIS plan then this course is essential for you.  \nHosted by health professional and NDIS participant Danielle Loizou-Lake\, this interactive full day course will provide you with the information and resources you need to better understand the NDIS and become a great practitioner in the space. Danielle is an engaging presenter with a wealth of real life examples to illustrate when the NDIS works well and where it can go awry.  \nIn 2020 Danielle started Paper Planes Support Coordination\, a social enterprise to support people to make the most of their NDIS plans.  \nDanielle holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement and Health Promotion and is currently undertaking a post graduate studies in Population Health.  \nThis full day course will explore NDIS:  \n• Eligibility and Access  \n• Planning Meetings  \n• Evidence  \n• Budgets  \n• Providing services to NDIS participants (registered/ non registered providers)  \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday September 2nd\, 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 2/7/22 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard Rate after 2/7/22 \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\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
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/ndis-the-fundamentals-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220825T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220815T004623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T004623Z
UID:58663-1661452200-1661457600@waota.com.au
SUMMARY:Paediatric Neurorehabilitation - 25/8 WAOTA Student Committee
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Loren West\nLocation: via Zoom \nLoren West graduated as an occupational therapist in 2016 and has since developed a passion for providing evidence based interventions for children with neurological conditions and injuries. Her clinical interests are in the utilisation of technology for upper limb functional training in order to improve quality of life and participation. \nLoren has had extensive experience as an Allied Health Assistant within the iRehab program at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children where she gained invaluable experience in appreciating the need for integrated multidisciplinary interventions that is grounded by research and best clinical care. \nCurrently Loren works as a clinical coordinator and lead occupational therapist at the Healthy Strides Foundation which is a dedicated intensive therapy provider for children and young adults with neurological conditions and injuries. \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\nNon-members $10 \nBook Online
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/paediatric-neurorehabilitation-25-8-waota-student-committee/
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:20220823T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220823T203000
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SUMMARY:DOT(WA) AGM and PD - Nature Play
DESCRIPTION:It 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 the roles can be found by clicking this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DOTWAExecCommitteeNominations2022. If you have any questions about joining the committee\, the level of commitment of a role (some are just a few hours a year)\, about the AGM etc\, please do not hesitate to contact us on dotwa@outlook.com. \nWe will also be hosting a PD at our AGM and details are as follows: \nTuesday\, 23rd August 2022 from 6.30pm \nJoin us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81778881142 \nProfessional Development Meeting Details \nPresenter: Cath Fitzhardinge\, Occupational Therapist\, Nature Space Consultant @ Nature Play Advocate \nAbout the Presenter \nAs an Occupational Therapist\, Cath advocates for children (and adults) living in urban areas to have access to nature\, and to embed nature into their everyday lives. Cath collaborates with Landscape Architects\, Schools\, Early Learning Centres\, and Local Councils in the creation and activation of nature spaces. \nCath will discuss with DOT(WA) members how to promote nature connection\, health and wellbeing through meaningful occupation in order to foster resilience\, confidence\, curiosity and kindness. \nCath will also share her experiences of working with Bronwyn Paynter\, Nature OT in her cOnnecT with nature program\, where she connected with like minded OTs to share\, support and provide feedback to each other as they explored how to incorporate nature into their OT practice.
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/dotwa-agm-and-pd-nature-play/
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:20220805T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220427T072141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T012632Z
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SUMMARY:Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY AUGUST 5TH – 08:30 – 16:30 \nPresented by TALITHA CLEMENTS \nCourse content :- \nAims 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. \nPractical Content will cover: \n– What is an Assistance Dog \n– How to support people to gain 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 \nMaterial Provided \n– Will include print out slides \n– Case Studies \n– Examples of completed and successful application \n– Further resources \nTarget Audience – Is OTs with an interest in assisting people to access Assistance Dog\, to 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 OTs to use Dogs within a therapy setting were set up along with assistance for people to receive Assistance Dogs. \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday August 5th\, 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly bird before 5/6/22 \nMember/Student $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStandard rate after 5/6/22 \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. 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  \n 
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/assistance-dogs-and-therapy-dogs/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220729T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220729T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220404T070410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T010414Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Stimulation for older adults 2022
DESCRIPTION:THIS 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 \nThis 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 who treat older adults who are approaching the middle to later stages of dementia and end of life. This workshop is also suitable for Occupational Therapy Students who are considering a career with older adults. \nThere will be a mixture of lecture style content\, interactive discussion\, and practical activities. \nThe aims of the course are for participants to: \n\nUnderstand how sensory stimulation can be used with older adults\nIncrease knowledge and confidence in how to assess and treat people in the later stages of dementia\nRecognise the important role that the occupational therapist can play in facilitating quality of life and wellbeing with this client group\n\nContent will include: \n\nRevision of dementia including the different types\, signs\, symptoms\, stages and strengths\nAn overview of sensory stimulation and the benefits to the older population\nExploration into different ways to assess sensory preferences to ensure appropriate sensory activities can be prescribed\nHands on participation in a range of sensory stimulation intervention ideas\nAn opportunity to apply lessons learned to own workplaces by considering the role of the Occupational Therapist\, and barriers and enablers to implementation\n\nParticipants will receive copies of the workshop slides as well as practical resources to support practice. \nAbout the Presenter.\nSince graduating from a double degree of Occupational Therapy and Business Administration from Curtin University\, Elizabeth Oliver has worked in both community and residential care settings for large not-for-profit aged care providers for the past 15 years. During her aged care career\, Elizabeth has lead a range of culture change and care innovation research projects\, and has gained extensive experience in implementing the Montessori Approach as a method of fostering person centred care. \nElizabeth strives to increase the recognition of the value of allied health services to this client group and to improve access to therapeutic interventions that can enhance the functional abilities\, participation\, quality of life and wellbeing of older adults\, particularly those living with dementia. Elizabeth is also committed to inspiring people to consider working in the aged care industry. She has tutored in the Gerontology Unit at Curtin University for numerous years\, as well as working in Interprofessional Coordinator and Clinical Educator Coordinator roles. \nIn recent years\, Elizabeth has formed her own private practice\, Memory Box Collective\, with an aim to bring joy into the lives of older adults\, through consultancy\, training\, research\, resources and special projects. Memory Box Collective has been the community partner in a number of Curtin University’s Occupational Therapy honours projects. The most recent research project has focused on using Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology students as facilitators of “task boxes” to facilitate meaningful engagement in residential care settings. \n\n\n\nDate\nFriday July 29th\, 2022 \n08:30 – 16:30\n\n\nVenue\nPagoda Conference Room\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\n\n\nCost\nEarly Bird before 29/5/22 \nMember $200.00 \nRural/remote member $150.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $100.00 \n  \nStandard Rate after 29/5/22 \nMember $250.00 \nRural/remote member $185.00 \nNon-members $395.00 \nStudent $120.00\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/sensory-stimulation-for-older-adults-2022/
LOCATION:Pagoda Ballroom\, Pagoda Resort\, 112 Melville Parade\, Como\, Western Australia\, 6152\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220721T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20220721T083000
DTSTAMP:20260503T201443
CREATED:20220628T040209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T011158Z
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SUMMARY:Applying Kitchen AT and Meal Preparation Strategies 21/7 OTIHS Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:The 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 in the kitchen. \nDate: Thursday 21st July \nPresenter: Jacqui Lund \nTime:\nPlease dial in from 7.15am\nCommencing at 7.30am – 8.30am \nLocation: Virtual Attendance. Link will be emailed separately\, please check your emails a few days before PD. If link not received\, please check your junk folder or contact the WAOTA office info@waota.com.au  \nCost\nFree for members of WAOTA\nNon-members $10 \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/ \nBook Online\nIf tickets have sold out\, please email Lorna info@waota.com.au to be added to the waitlist
URL:https://waota.com.au/event/applying-kitchen-at-and-meal-preparation-strategies-21-7-otihs-interest-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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