An online workshop which will be held for therapists in the Lower Hunter Sector. Dates: 17th & 31st March 2023 Presenter: Dr. Simone Dorsch Cost: Heti funded & only open to physiotherapists working in the Lower Hunter LHD Enquiries to: Hannah Takbir Hannah.Takbir@health.nsw.gov.au
This workshop will run as two sessions of four hours each on the 4th and 18th April 2023 starting at 6pm Sydney time This workshop will outline the evidence for increased practice in rehabilitation and practical strategies to increase amounts of practice Target audience - health professionals working in an inpatient, outpatient or community rehabilitation [...]
1-hr webinar - How to use groups to increase the amount of upper limb practice in rehabilitation Description: This StrokeEd lecture in May 2023 will describe how to use groups to increase the amount of upper limb practice undertaken in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Emma Schneider explores how professional development programs and targeted implementation meetings [...]
A 2 day online workshop which will be held for staff working in the New England Falls Prevention and Rehabilitation Group Dates: 3rd & 17th May 2023 Presenter: Dr. Simone Dorsch Cost: Heti funded & only open to staff working in the New England Falls Prevention and Rehabilitation Group Enquiries to: Stacey Budda-Deen Stacey.Budda-Deen@health.nsw.gov.au
** FULLY SUBSCRIBED with waiting list This 3-day (face-to-face) workshop is being hosted by Advance Rehab Centre in Hurstville, Sydney, NSW. Cost (for external registrants) : $990 (incl. gst) Presenters: Karl Schurr (Physiotherapist), Dr Annie McCluskey & Dr Lauren Christie (Occupational Therapists) For registrations: https://archealth.kartra.com/page/ULCourse23 For further information: Upper Limb PDF (1)
1-hr webinar - Using mental imagery in stroke rehabilitation Description: Individuals post-stroke experience difficulties with activities of daily living, including dressing themselves, doing laundry and meal preparation. As occupational therapists, besides training them to enhance their ability to complete those tasks, we hope to enhance their own relearning of skills, maintenance of skills relearnt and [...]
This workshop runs as 2x4 hour sessions on Mon 8th May & Mon 22nd May 2023, 6pm-10pm Sydney time. The workshop uses lectures, practical sessions and video case studies to provide clinicians with evidence-based training strategies for effective balance training with people of differing levels of disability, including older adults with falls risk, stroke survivors [...]
1-hr webinar - Cognitive Rehabilitation – from theory to practical application in stroke rehabilitation Description: Cognitive changes are a frequent consequence of stroke and often limit participation in rehabilitation and participation in people’ valued activities (occupations). Although cognitive screening and assessment are routinely undertaken in clinical practice, understanding the cognitive domains and interactions is necessary [...]
1-hr webinar on The Brain that changes: Neuroplasticity and stroke rehabilitation Description: This lecture aims to give stroke survivors and their families a clear understanding of neuroplasticity and how to apply the principles of neuroplasticity to stroke rehabilitation. We will discuss the research on neuroplasticity and what this research means for getting the best results [...]
This is a 3-day Hybrid workshop held in Moruya, South Coast of NSW Presenters: Karl Schurr & Dr. Annie McCluskey Cost: HETI funded and only open to internal / local staff. No cost - it is free to internal staff. Contact: Marcella Levey Marcella.Levey@health.nsw.gov.au
