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OCTOBER DOT(WA) PD
Topic: Review of Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention Project
Date: Monday 28th October 2024
Time: 6.30pm
Denise Luscombe, PRECI (Professionals and Researchers in ECI) chair, will provide an update on the independent review of Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention funded by the Department of Social Services and the implications this will have for practice.
About the Presenter: Denise is a paediatric physiotherapist by background. She is a founding Director of PRECI and its inaugural Chair. Denise has worked in the ECI field for over 35 years and is particularly interested in the implementation of high-quality services to children and their families. She provides training and consultation to services on practices such as coaching, RBI and collaborative teamwork.
Zoom: TBA
DOT(WA) AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PAEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This Award recognises outstanding contribution in the field of paediatric occupational therapy in WA. This could be demonstrated by excellence in any of the following areas (they only need to show excellence in one area):
Clinical Practice
Service Development or Innovation
Mentorship/ Supervision
Leadership
Research
Furthering the Profession and/or Paediatric OT
Award nominations are open to DOT(WA) members who practice and/or reside in Western Australia. You can nominate someone HERE.
The successful nominee/s will be determined by 3 members of the Executive Committee, with the Award presented at the upcoming AGM. Nominations close on Wednesday the 23rd of October 2024.
If you have any questions regarding someone’s membership status or about nominating someone, please email [email protected].
Past winners can be viewed HERE.
THANKYOU
Thank you to Megan Hatfield and Rebecca Waters for their amazing presentation exploring spirituality in paediatric occupational therapy.