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DOT(WA) holds meetings and local PD info sessions every second month from 6:30pm until about 8:30pm. We are currently using Zoom for all meetings as our regular meeting ‘venue’.
The professional development will start at 6:30 and will be followed directly by the meeting at about 7:30/8. Please remember to bring along a ‘Good, Bad or Ugly resource’ that you have found to share during the meeting.
To dial in through Zoom, please follow the following steps.
1. Prior to the meeting, download Zoom onto your phone, tablet or computer. The free Zoom
app is available from the App Store or Google play, or you can find it here: https://zoom.us/download.
2. 5 minutes before the meeting, click the link provided (see below or in the newsletter).
3. Check your video audio by clicking ‘Settings’ at the bottom left of the screen. Enable audio and video, but ensure your microphone is on mute.
4. If you wish to ask a question, make a comment etc during the meeting, don’t forget to unmute yourself.
5. To finish the meeting or disconnect, click ‘Leave meeting’ at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Zoom Considerations to ensure the meeting runs as smoothly as possible.
1. Ensure your microphone is on mute, if you have a question, unmute yourself.
2. Look at your video image and ensure it is clear and not distracting. Avoid lights behind you as these cause a lot of glare, and if there are going to be lots of movement behind you (children, people walking around, traffic etc), please turn your video off. Equally if you are eating, moving around etc, please turn your video off.
3. If you have connection issues, consider how many devices are using the internet connection and if some can be disconnected/not used. Alternatively consider using your mobile data. Turning your video off and closing unused tabs or apps can help with poor connection.
4. Try to stay focused and avoid multitasking- pretend you are in the same room as the presenter.
5. There is a significant lag between when you speak and when the person hears you. If you wish to ask a question, get the presenters attention by saying ‘I have a question’ and wait until they acknowledge, you can also raise your hand to get visual attention too. When you are done, acknowledge that you are finished by saying ‘Thank you’, ‘I’m done’ etc.
6. Try to have only one person talking at one time, and speak clearly and slowly.
Upcoming Bi-Monthly PD
DOT(WA) Bi-Monthly PD JUNE 2026
Topic: Emerging technologies in Occupational Therapy (AI and VR)
Date: Wednesday 24 June, 2026
Time: 6.30pm
Presenter: Mitchell Furness, Occupational Therapist
This session will provide an introductory overview of integrating emerging technologies, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR), into our work with children and adolescents. Mitchell will share practical examples of how these tools can improve occupational performance, such as using AI to help clients with ADHD overcome executive functioning barriers and using VR as a novel way to teach mindfulness and emotional regulation. The goal of this presentation is to provide you with a better understanding of these technologies and their practical applications, while also discussing the key considerations and barriers to keep in mind when implementing them in your practice.
About the Presenter:
Mitchell is an Occupational Therapist with nearly five years of experience in private practice, where his focus has been on working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and young adults with complex health conditions. Currently subcontracting with LifeWorks Occupational Therapy, Mitchell strives to keep therapy engaging and efficient by utilizing emerging technologies to help his clients foster their own independence. As someone with lived experience with ADHD, Mitchell have a unique perspective on using AI, VR, and biofeedback to overcome barriers to engagement, both for his clients and in his own professional life. Mitchelle has additionally been an invited speaker at the OT Exchange, where he sat on a panel discussing the role of artificial intelligence in our field.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83000659598
If you have difficulty joining the meeting on the day and require support from the DOT(WA) Executive Committee, message/call Jacqui Hunt on 0407 834 097.