Basic Neurological Assessment 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThis course is centred on Basic Neurological Assessment and aiming to provide attendees with a greater depth of understanding of why and how specific assessment components are undertaken by Occupational Therapists working with individuals with a neurological condition. The course also aims to provide a practical understanding of what the assessment results represent and how […]
Feeding Therapy
Zoom OnlineThe WAOTA student committee is happy to welcome Maddison Balk who works in community paediatrics and the disability sector. Maddison graduated from Curtin University in 2015 and has been working in paediatrics, mental health and disability for not-for-profit and private practices across Perth. Maddison has developed expertise in pediatric and disability mental health, sensory processing […]
Introduction to Australian standards relating to bathroom modifications
Virtually OnlinePresenters Neil Ducie and Elizabeth Wiggins-Teede will use a case scenario approach of how a Registered Builder and OT navigate and collaborate together for Bathroom modifications. It is an introduction only, with a focus on barriers and compliances for OTs to be aware of. The scenario approach fosters awareness of standards and compliances for the […]
Hand Interest Group PD (March)
Zoom OnlineWelcome to the first Hand Interest Group meeting for 2022! We are excited to announce our presenters for this meeting with some fabulous topics. We have Claire Miotti presenting on Flexor Tendon Repairs, Gen Tanner presenting on Ulnar Fractures, and Tahliya Norman presenting on Lunotriquetral Instability. We will be hosting this meet via Zoom so […]
Workplace Modification
Zoom OnlineWorkplace Modifications are aimed at assessing an individual’s work requirements and environment and determining appropriate equipment, support and training needs to assist them to safely perform their work tasks to their fullest potential. This session will focus on workplace modifications in the disability and injury management space for both worker’s compensation clients and clients with […]
Mental Health Skills 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFriday 1st April 2022 Presented by : James Tannenbaum This workshop is designed for therapists wanting to understand more about applying mental health skills to therapy. It is both a didactic and experiential workshop designed to give participants an overview of a range of skills based on current cognitive behaviour therapies and mindfulness. The workshop […]
Home Modifications Basic 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaAfter the previous 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 April 2022. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She […]
‘In my Shoes’ – school based program for students on the autism spectrum
Zoom OnlinePresenter: Dr Amy Hodges, presenting an update of the 'In My Shoes' school based program for students on the autism spectrum. Date and time: Tues 5th April, 6:30pm Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89570085552 Meeting ID: 895 7008 5552 Dr Amy Hodges is an Occupational Therapist with more than 6 years clinical experience in private practice, government and not for profit […]
Basic Home Modifications 2022 (2nd course)
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFollowing past success of both the basic and complex Home Modification courses Sandi Lightfoot from the University of Sydney has confirmed to return to Perth and repeat these courses in April 2022. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. […]
Home Modifications Complex 2022
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaAfter the previous 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 April 2022. Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service manager for a home visiting modification service covering the local government areas of South West Sydney. She […]