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Hand and Upper Limb Course-2021

Curtin University 108: 119-120

 THIS 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 Online

Date: 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 […]

Vocational Rehabilitation 2022

Due to popular requests WAOTA presents a half-day course on Vocational Rehabilitation. Workplace rehabilitation is the process of helping an injured worker recover and return to work following an injury or illness. Otherwise known as Vocational Rehabilitation is a process which enables persons with functional, psychological, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities or impairments to overcome […]

AAIMH WA Endorsement Program

Zoom Online

Date: Tuesday 15th February Time: 6.30pm Presenter: Anne Lowagie Zoom details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89620742703 We know that children’s wellbeing goes hand in hand with the wellbeing of their family. Safe, stable and nurturing relationships with caring adults are the building blocks of healthy development and good mental health. Professionals in the early childhood and family field play a key role […]

Overview of Indigo Programs and Initiatives (Geat2Go)

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Presenter: Lisa Ozsdolay Indigo OT Lisa Ozsdolay will be presenting at our February OTSiH interest group. Lisa has been instrumental to the rollout of geat2GO and will provide an overview of Indigo services and an update on geat2GO. Indigo were awarded a contract from the Department of Health to participate in a trial as a national […]

Pain from an OT perspective – 2022

Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, Australia

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THE WAITLIST OR REPEAT COURSE TO OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR, CAROLYN EARLE ON C.EARLE@BIGPOND.COM About the course :- Chronic 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 […]

Basic Neurological Assessment 2022

Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, Australia

This 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 Online

The 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 Online

Presenters 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 […]