Verve OT

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. Steps will be outlined using the OT process to mitigate risks and ensure good outcomes.

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. This session will focus on equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills to complete sensory assessments, interventions and how to compile this information into a report when working with adult clients with disabilities.

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! This session is a great introduction for those new to the NDIS and those still confused!

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.

In this interactive webinar, we take a closer look at OT functional assessment processes, and standardised and non-standardised assessment tools, for NDIS participants with psychosocial disability due to mental health conditions. We'll unpack the OT assessment toolbox and explore matching assessments to client need. AND we'll discuss how to incorporate assessment results into your functional assessment reports, in a manner that is compatible with NDIS concepts, principles and expectations.

It's the referral that makes us all tremble, an application is needed for an assistance dog. We know there are guidelines and templates, but how do we best articulate the information required for a successful application? This two hour interactive session will provide an overview of the NDIS guidelines for assistance animals, steps/process for an assistance dog application including assessment, supporting evidence and AT template, and avoiding the common pitfalls in preparing these application

An interactive two hour session created with the intention to commence supporting and guiding OTs 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 OTs who are experiencing personal & professional challenges, stressors, fatigue, mental health problems, feeling lost and unsure, struggling with motivation and inspiration, and

Small group training and supervision sessions for OT's looking to increase their skills for working in SDA. Presented by Jane Galvin, an experienced OT working within the SDA space providing OT functional assessments for the development of SDA Housing plans. Attendees will develop an understanding of the SDA rules, eligibility criteria, assessment requirements and OT role in reporting to obtain SDA funding. Two sessions will be run on the 10th & 17th November 2021 from 9am (AEDST).

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. This webinar will also aim to address questions around what your template should include and understand the non standardised and set standardised assessments tools required by the NDIS, for this service.

The webinar will explore the prevalence, significance and functional impact of compulsive hoarding broadly and from an OT perspective. We will look at therapeutic strategies and underpinning evidence for these. Assessment approaches and tools will also be reviewed. This webinar is designed with the needs of NDIS participants with psychosocial disability, in mind.

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. But what is the OT role in assessing for SIL/ILO? This session will explore how OT's can assist in providing evidence for eligibility, identifying required level of supports, utilising standardised assessments and making recommendations for capacity building.

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. Steps will be outlined using the OT process to mitigate risks and ensure good outcomes.

Just what are the risks with bed prescription? From adjustable beds to rails, sticks and restrictive practices…..what do you as an OT need to know? This session will cover clinical considerations for prescription of adjustable beds for children and adults with disabilities. Discussion will include risk assessment, and feature selection in order to select the right bed to safely meet the individual needs. You will learn about zero gravity, Trendelenburg, central locking, alternative

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. This education session is suitable for any OT wanting to develop their skills in this area with adolescent and adult clients.

Pressure injuries can be a life-threatening condition. Occupational Therapists should be confident to identify, prevent and treat pressure injuries as part of a team. Practical strategies will be outlined, suitable to apply if you work in acute care, rehab, community, or with special conditions such as spinal cord injury and palliative care. The 2019 International Pressure Injury Clinical Practice Guidelines will be discussed and applied with real life examples.

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.

Discussing Planning for Death - Making Each Day Count for People with Life-Limiting illnesses As clinicians we are involved in the lives of the dying more than we realise. Effective palliative care should begin at the point of diagnosis of a terminal illness, be it a short prognosis of death as in oncology or MND, or a slower decline such as MS, dementia, COPD and so many others. But how can we provide effective palliative care if we can’t talk to the one who is dying about their death?

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. This session will focus on equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills to complete sensory assessments, interventions and how to compile this information into a report when working with adult clients with disabilities.

OT’s are well-placed to address fluctuating motivation of our client groups. This webinar will be relevant to OT’s across a broad range of practice areas, and can contribute to CPD hours for BAMH -registered mental health OT. This webinar will: 1. Examine motivational theory applicable to OT practice 2. Describe motivational approaches and strategies applicable to practice 3. Motivating environments: Setting our clients up well to maximise motivation

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. But what is the OT role in assessing for SIL/ILO? This session will explore how OT's can assist in providing evidence for eligibility, identifying required level of supports, utilising standardised assessments and making recommendations for capacity building.

This four day workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of working with children aged 2-18 yrs of age. This workshop will increase your understanding of practice models, funding options, therapy models, assessment, reporting, goal setting, base line intervention strategies, behaviour management, therapeutic use of self and more… The workshop will be delivered via webinar format across 4 days on the 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th January 2022 from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day.

Just what are the risks with bed prescription? From adjustable beds to rails, sticks and restrictive practices…..what do you as an OT need to know? This session will cover clinical considerations for prescription of adjustable beds for children and adults with disabilities. Discussion will include risk assessment, and feature selection in order to select the right bed to safely meet the individual needs. You will learn about zero gravity, Trendelenburg, central locking, alternative

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. But what is the OT role in assessing for SIL/ILO? This session will explore how OT's can assist in providing evidence for eligibility, identifying required level of supports, utilising standardised assessments and making recommendations for capacity building.

Small group training and supervision sessions for OT's looking to increase their skills for working in SDA. Presented by Jane Galvin, an experienced OT working within the SDA space providing OT functional assessments for the development of SDA Housing plans. Attendees will develop an understanding of the SDA rules, eligibility criteria, assessment requirements and OT role in reporting to obtain SDA funding. Two sessions will be run on the 20th & 27th October 2021 from 9am (AEDST).

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. This education session is suitable for any OT wanting to develop their skills in this area with adolescent and adult clients.

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) has become more accessible in recent years, but what exactly is it? There are a range of different applications including therapeutic, emotional support and hippotherapy. This small group training session will cover off the purpose of animal assisted therapy, the evidence base and desired outcomes, funding sources and developing AAT into your own professional practice. This is a great session for anyone interested in exploring AAT for the benefit of their clients.

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. This webinar will also aim to address questions around what your template should include and understand the non standardised and set standardised assessments tools required by the NDIS, for this service.

Discussing Planning for Death - Making Each Day Count for People with Life-Limiting illnesses As clinicians we are involved in the lives of the dying more than we realise. Effective palliative care should begin at the point of diagnosis of a terminal illness, be it a short prognosis of death as in oncology or MND, or a slower decline such as MS, dementia, COPD and so many others. But how can we provide effective palliative care if we can’t talk to the one who is dying about their death?

This workshop will aim to assist new graduate OT's or OT's who are new to the clinical NDIS world, upskill and rediscover key practical skills, useful for survival in the disability setting. The workshop has been tailored to assist new graduates: feel more prepared for gaining and sustaining employment within this space. Topics covered will include: communication, initial assessment, goal setting, report writing, time management, prioritisation and work life balance.

An interactive 90-minute session created with the intention to commence supporting and guiding OTs 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 OTs who are experiencing personal & professional challenges, stressors, fatigue, mental health problems, feeling lost and unsure, struggling with motivation and inspiration, and

OT's are well placed to address fluctuating motivation of our client groups. This webinar will be relevant to OT's across a broad range of practice areas, and can contribute to CPD hours for BAMH-registered mental health OT. Delivered by Muriel Cummins, OT. 1.5hour interactive webinar session.

RECORDING ONLY This webinar recording, takes a closer look at OT functional assessment processes, and standardised and non-standardised assessment tools, for NDIS participants with psychosocial disability due to mental health conditions. We unpacked the OT assessment toolbox and explore matching assessments to client need. Also discussed was how to incorporate assessment results into functional assessment reports, in a manner that is compatible with NDIS concepts, principles and expectations.

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. Steps will be outlined using the OT process to mitigate risks and ensure good outcomes.

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.

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. This webinar will also aim to address questions around what your template should include and understand the non standardised and set standardised assessments tools required by the NDIS, for this service.

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? This interactive webinar session will review the clinical considerations when prescribing a Thermomix including how it can increase independence in meal preparation, preparation of evidence of

An interactive 90-minute session created with the intention to commence supporting and guiding OTs 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 OTs who are experiencing personal & professional challenges, stressors, fatigue, mental health problems, feeling lost and unsure, struggling with motivation and inspiration, and

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. But what is the OT role in assessing for SIL/ILO? This session will explore how OT's can assist in providing evidence for eligibility, identifying required level of supports, utilising standardised assessments and making recommendations for capacity building.

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. This education session is suitable for any OT wanting to develop their skills in this area with adolescent and adult clients.

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! This session is a great introduction for those new to the NDIS and those still confused!

TEMPLATE - DO NOT BOOK 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. Steps will be outlined using the OT process to mitigate risks and ensure good outcomes.

OT’s are well-placed to address fluctuating motivation of our client groups. This webinar will be relevant to OT’s across a broad range of practice areas, and can contribute to CPD hours for BAMH -registered mental health OT. This webinar will: 1. Examine motivational theory applicable to OT practice 2. Describe motivational approaches and strategies applicable to practice 3. Motivating environments: Setting our clients up well to maximise motivation

TEMPLATE ONLY DO NOT BOOK 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.

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. This session will focus on equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills to complete sensory assessments, interventions and how to compile this information into a report when working with adult clients with disabilities.

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.

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. This form of therapy is very gentle and based on common sense principles pioneered by the Goldsmiths in the UK.

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. Steps will be outlined using the OT process to mitigate risks and ensure good outcomes.

OT's are well placed to address fluctuating motivation of our client groups. This webinar will be relevant to OT's across a broad range of practice areas, and can contribute to CPD hours for BAMH-registered mental health OT. Delivered by Muriel Cummins, OT. 1.5hour interactive webinar session.

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. This webinar will also aim to address questions around what your template should include and understand the non standardised and set standardised assessments tools required by the NDIS, for this service.

This session has been designed for those who are keen to augment their skills in the AT application process that surrounds seating assessments, specifically complex seating, postural and pressure considerations and how to effectively address the NDIS ‘reasonable & necessary’ criteria for features and recommended components. Included will be some resources to aid in clinical justification of features and the evidence based, best practice recommendations which underpin complex seating 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. Steps will be outlined using the OT process to mitigate risks and ensure good outcomes.

It's the referral that makes us all tremble, an application is needed for an assistance dog. We know there are guidelines and templates, but how do we best articulate the information required for a successful application? This two hour interactive session will provide an overview of the NDIS guidelines for assistance animals, steps/process for an assistance dog application including assessment, supporting evidence and AT template, and avoiding the common pitfalls in preparing these application

Just what are the risks with bed prescription? From adjustable beds to rails, sticks and restrictive practices…..what do you as an OT need to know? This session will cover clinical considerations for prescription of adjustable beds for children and adults with disabilities. Discussion will include risk assessment, and feature selection in order to select the right bed to safely meet the individual needs. You will learn about zero gravity, Trendelenburg, central locking, alternative

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. But what is the OT role in assessing for SIL/ILO? This session will explore how OT's can assist in providing evidence for eligibility, identifying required level of supports, utilising standardised assessments and making recommendations for capacity building.

This workshop will aim to assist new graduate OT's or OT's who are new to the clinical NDIS world, upskill and rediscover key practical skills, useful for survival in the disability setting. The workshop has been tailored to assist new graduates: feel more prepared for gaining and sustaining employment within this space. Topics covered will include: communication, initial assessment, goal setting, report writing, time management, prioritisation and work life balance.

Small group training and supervision sessions for OT's looking to increase their skills for working in SDA. Presented by Jane Galvin, an experienced OT working within the SDA space providing OT functional assessments for the development of SDA Housing plans. Attendees will develop an understanding of the SDA rules, eligibility criteria, assessment requirements and OT role in reporting to obtain SDA funding. Two sessions will be run on the 18th & 25th August 2021.

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. This session will focus on equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills to complete sensory assessments, interventions and how to compile this information into a report when working with adult clients with disabilities.

This webinar will explore strategies to assess for and manage risk in psychosocial disability practice. The focus is on keeping both client, therapist and relevant others safe while providing quality, trauma-informed assessment and therapeutic support. Delivered by Muriel Cummins, OT experienced in working with clients with psycho-social disability. 1.5hour interactive webinar session.

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? This interactive webinar session will review the clinical considerations when prescribing a Thermomix including how it can increase independence in meal preparation, preparation of evidence of

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. This education session is suitable for any OT wanting to develop their skills in this area with adolescent and adult clients.

Julia Spehar, SDA special support coordinator from Rubix Support, and formerly Summer Foundation, will be joining OT Muriel Cummins to facilitate a webinar on gaining SDA approval for participants with psychosocial disability. Notoriously difficult, Muriel and Julia will share their expertise on: Understanding and sourcing relevant evidence to support an SDA application for a participant with psycho-social disability Addressing primary and secondary conditions within the application Applying SD