Paediatric Mental Health
Zoom OnlineWAOTA Students are back with another exciting topic for our first PD after the mid-year break. We hope you are all well rested and ready to welcome Jessica Green for an informative presentation on paediatric mental health. Jessica is a Curtin graduate with seven years of experience out in the field. She has predominantly worked […]
NDIS for OTs – In Practice
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaThis course is now full, to be placed on the waiting list or as an expression of interest for further NDIS courses please email our Professional Development Co-ordinator at c.earle@bigpond.com This full day course will equip you with the understanding and skills to become a more effective and dynamic practitioner working in the NDIS (National […]
Hand Therapy
Zoom OnlineWAOTA students are back again with another interesting topic for our September PD! We hope that you all have been going well. This time, we have two presenters Alice Boyle, and Roisin Steadman who are passionate hand therapists currently working in Perth, WA. Alice: Alice graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational […]
The linkages / evidence between diet and behaviour
Zoom OnlineDate: Tuesday, 5th October 2021 Time: 6.30pm Presenter: Maddie Todd Topic: The linkages / evidence between diet and behaviour Maddie Todd, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Hatch Dietetics Zoom video conference details: Meeting ID: 890 9784 6934 Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83094797033 Zoom instructions can be found on DOT(WA) website: https://dotwa.org.au/monthly-meeting/ If you have any difficulty joining the meeting […]
OT in Mental Health
Curtin University 108: 119-120WAOTA Students are back this month with another interesting PD that is guaranteed to cover a unique field of practice our members have never seen before. We will welcome the wonderful Jessica Alexander to the Curtin campus for an informative presentation on her role as a mental health OT specialising in mother and baby inpatient […]
STARTING YOUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESEARCH JOURNEY
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaDr Kristie Harper is an occupational therapist with over twenty years clinical experience working with adults in community and hospital settings. For the last decade, Kristie has worked at an acute tertiary hospital, integrating research into clinical practice. She is currently works as a Research Coordinator between Curtin University and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. For […]
Driving Assessment Overview
The Niche, NedlandsAndrew Broughton (OT) from Driving Services at Indigo will provide an overview of the driving assessment (what is involved, when and how to refer), driving rehabilitation or re-enablement and vehicle modifications. There will be practical demonstration of assessment and interventions. Presenter: Andrew Broughton Date: Thursday 18th November 2021 Time: 7:30am - 8:30am Location: Face-to-face: Niche […]
A day in the life of an OT in Workplace Rehabilitation & panel discussion
Curtin University (building/room TBA)Email WorkplaceRehab@waota.com.au to register free of charge or for more information
Hand and Upper Limb Course-2021
Curtin University 108: 119-120THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL - IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION PLEASE EMAIL OUR PD CO-ORDINATOR - CAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM. Due to the practical nature of this course, attendees are limited to 20, so register quickly to secure your place This interactive and practical full […]
Dog Assisted Therapy and Autism Assistance Dog Programs
Zoom OnlineDate: Tuesday, 7th December 2021 Time: 6.30pm Presenter: Nat O'Neill Topic: Dog Assisted Therapy and Autism Assistance Dog Programs Nat O'Neill, Occupational Therapist at Kites Therapy Nat graduated in 2004 and spent many years as a senior OT in community rehab. In 2009 she discovered an organisation called Animal Companions, who were bringing dogs in […]