Dear OT, how well is your well-being?
An interactive 90-minute session created with the intention to commence supporting and guiding OT's towards self-discovery, sustainable wellbeing, growth, and empowerment in the ongoing humanitarian crisis climate we live in full of internal and external turbulence and tough emotions. This session has been created for OT's who are experiencing personal and professional challenges, stressors, fatigue, mental health problems, feeling lost and unsure, struggling with motivation and inspiration, and are seeking a greater depth of meaning and joy in their work as OTs.
Date: 27th September 2021 |
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Sensory Processing and Modulation in Children - Foundations and Strategies for Participation
Self-regulation in children is an integral part of working with children in disability and autism spectrum disorders. This workshop will focus on equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills of available sensory assessments (including feedback on the new SPM-2), and easy to implement interventions and strategies for children.
Date: 17th September 2021 |
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Mobility Scooter Prescription
Mobility scooters are high-risk assistive technology, as each year many people across Australia are in an accident using a scooter. This training will outline the step-by-step process to assess, request and train adult clients to use mobility scooters.
Date: 31st August 2021 |
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 | Introduction to Postural Care (Night Time Positioning) - all ages
People who find it hard to move are at risk of developing destructive changes in their body shape. These changes can make life much more difficult for the person and for those caring for them. They are also preventable. This webinar provides an introduction on how to protect body shape using therapeutic positioning, particularly at night. This webinar is for care of all ages.
Date: 2nd September 2021 |
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 | Understanding AT & Home Mods - NDIS OT Providers
Small group training session for OT's requiring further guidance and support in all things AT and home modification for the NDIS. The session will focus on understanding the NDIS rules and operational guidelines, in addition to the AT complexity levels and how they guide the process for the provision of AT and home mods.
Date: 3rd September 2021 |
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 | Sensory Processing in Adults - Assessment& Intervention
Routinely addressed by OTs working with children, the importance of sensory processing is often overlooked by OTs working with adults. Sensory Processing assessment should form part of the holistic assessment process OTs complete when working with all adults in disabilities.
Date: 7th September 2021 |
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 | Life Skills Training for OT Providers
Small group session aimed to equip OT attendees with the knowledge and skills required to implement Life Skills Training with clients with disabilities, including (but not limited to) those with conditions such as Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurological Conditions and Developmental Delay.
Date: 9th September 2021 |
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 | NDIS 101 - The Basics for OT Providers
Navigating the NDIS as a new provider can be stressful and confusing at times. This interactive group training session will focus on understanding the basics needed to work successfully within the NDIS. Work out your planner from your plan manager, you core from your capacity, understand the NDIS domains of function, the process for accessing the scheme and more!
Date: 8th September 2021 |
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 | SIL and ILO - Housing Options 101 for NDIS OT's
SIL refers to the individual or shared supports provided to participants with disability to live as independently as possible. Beyond SIL, participants also have more flexibility to explore other options for housing including ILO.
Date: 10th September 2021 |
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 | Thermomix Prescription 101
Gaining independence with meal preparation is an important task of daily living for many participants. OT's often receive requests for assistive technology to build capacity and increase independence in the kitchen, but just how exactly can a Thermomix do this?
Date: 15th September 2021 |
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NDIS Functional Assessment 101
This webinar will provide attendees with increased knowledge and understanding in delivered comprehensive functional assessments. Including what a functional assessment entails, when it should be completed, how to conduct the assessment and preparation of the report. Date: 15th September 2021 |
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