Basic Neurological Assessment 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaBASIC NEUROLOGY FRIDAY 3rd May, 2024 – 9:00 – 16:30 Presented by Carlo Divita. Although 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 […]
Hand Interest Group PD 27.5
The WAOTA Hand Interest Group’s first meeting of 2024 is schedule for Monday 27th  May 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30pm and will be conducted via Zoom. We’re excited to announce the following three insightful presentations: Desiree (Desi) Bernhardt from Handworks will delve into a literature review focusing on trigger finger injuries. Lauren Bland, also a […]
Workplace Rehab Interest Group-Psychological Worksite Assessments-29th May
Presenters: Rozanne Biddle and Patrina Bosso - Psychological Worksite Assessments Rozanne Biddle is an occupational therapist with over 25 years’ experience in injury management and workplace rehabilitation in Perth and Melbourne. Her first job, after graduating from Curtin University in 1996 was with CRS Australia, where she had completed her 4th year prac. Rozanne has […]
Sensory Stimulation for Older Adults 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Elizabeth Oliver 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 who treat older adults who are approaching the middle to later stages of dementia and end of life. This workshop is also […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY 28th JUNE, 2024 – 8:30 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY KALEAH HAMBROOK COURSE CONTENT :- On completion, therapists will be able to: Understand the role of thinking and motivation to client engagement Understand the progression of behaviour; cognitive-behaviour and Mindfulness Based Cognitive therapies. Understand the interaction of thinking, emotions and behaviours and their impact on […]
Taking the Coaching Approach 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Graham Taylor About the course The ‘Taking a coaching approach’ _workshop offers an additional developmental tool for those who work directly with people that 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 […]
Emotional Intelligence 2024
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaPresented by Dr Margaret Potter Workshop outline 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 impact do you want to have on your team or family? How can you improve your skills to better manage […]
Introduction to Sleep (2024)
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda Resort 112 Melville Parade, Como, Western Australia, AustraliaFRIDAY 13th SEPTEMBER, 2024  - 09:00 – 17:00 PRESENTED BY SUE MCCABE About the course :- This introductory course is targeted to OTs working across all sectors (all conditions, all age groups). The aim of the course is to provide evidence-based information about sleep and circadian science, translated through the OT lens for practical […]