Monash_OccupationalTherapy

Congratulation @OTbhopti on the 2024 @SPAHCMonash Research Impact Award for research leading to meaningful changes in policy & practice for “Enhancing Family Quality of Life: Translating and Scaling the “WeCare” Parent Support Program”. Learn more via wecareworkshop.com.au

Congratulations @DrKatrinaLong @Monash_OT as the inaugural recipient of the Prof @Keith_Hill_RAIL Multidisciplinary Research Award for Rehabilitation, Ageing & Independent Living working with partners, stakeholders & end users - more project detail via: monash.edu/medicine/natio…

Thrilled to be at the #Empathy #Symposium hosted by @monash_nm @GabbyBrand6 & a wonderful team incl @James_Bonnamy & @CamMarshman & immerse in thinking about #compassion in healthcare. I look forward to presenting with @C_Ekegren @em_bould Jan Mackey Grace Schiener & Anj Barker

In celebration of the 2024 International Day for People with Disabilities, it was a pleasure to join a panel hosted by @DevelopmentVic with Paul Mariager @ilianna_ginnis @monashada & Michael P. Walker discussing #universaldesign & #inclusion @RAILMonash @Monash_OT @ARATAaus

Congratulations @DrKatrinaLong @Monash_OT & @NCHealthyAgeing Residential Aged Care Research Network (RACReN) lead investigator discussing survey results on RAC research priorities with Aust Ageing Agenda (final project findings will be released in 2025) australianageingagenda.com.au/executive/poli…

@OTbhopti has been working with a team from @preciaust on a Review of Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention & they are hosting a free webinar tonight at 7.30pmAEDT events.humanitix.com/review-of-best… For questions, email preci.australia@gmail.com or official-ecireview@unimelb.edu.au

Great tips from @DrMichelleKehoe @Monash_OT at the 2024 @SPAHCMonash research festival discussing both strategies & challenges in mental health consumer codesign, including lessons learnt @Monash_FMNHS @AlfredHealth

Thanks @HelenBourkeTay2 for sharing details of these Victorian Gvt grants for #speechpathology & #occupationaltherapy graduates to relocate to rural & regional areas - 436 grants of $15,000 each are available (2024-2026 inclusive): vic.gov.au/speech-patholo… @otaust @SpeechPathAus

WFOT are pleased to formally open the abstract submission process for the WFOT Congress 2026. The Submission Guidelines, Programme Categories and Portal can be found on the Congress website here: wfotcongress2026.org/call-for-abstr…. Submissions close: Friday 28 February 2025.

Congratulations to @MonashUni Vice Chancellor's Award nominees & winners including our Dept Head @EllieFossey , a huge undergrad education team including @PopeKirsty & the @WeAreWellMonash team including @AislinnLalor with wonderful colleagues from @MonashEducation & @RAILMonash

Congrats to our very own @LJJolliffe who is also the @PeninsulaHealth Allied Health Research Lead & has received the @MonashPartners Academic Health Science Centre award for Health Services Research, recognising her ECR work in translational applied research in #stroke & #ageing

Congratulations @Monash_OT A/Prof & @RAILMonash Independent Living Stream Lead @libby_callaway on her @ARATAaus Australian #assistivetechnology Conference keynote presentation on the Gold Coast last week, titled "Everyday People: In the Sun, In the Sea & using AT" #AATC2024

@Monash_OT Dept Head @EllieFossey was pleased to be a keynote speaker at the 8th Asia Pacific OT congress hosted in Sapporo, Japan last week & @MonashUni thanks the #APOTC2024 convenors for this kind invitation & opportunity to talk about #occupationaltherapy research & practice

* Strong research capacity & culture predict engagement in high-quality research & evidence translation * Barriers=time constraints & funding & motivators=improving patient outcomes & career advancement * Need clinician-researchers support & academic institution collaboration4/4

McCarron, L, Watson, S, Parsons, D, Robinson, L, O’Brien, L, Puri, A, & Stabler, A (2024). Research capacity & culture: a survey of Australian Orthopaedic Association members. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Research, 19(1), 67 doi.org/10.1186/s13018… Key findings below ... 3/4

Here's a couple of great new pubs by @lukerobinson & colleagues: Mitchell, D., Maloney, S., Robinson, L., Haines, T., & Foo, J. Costs and economic impact of student-led clinics—A systematic review. Medical Education. doi.org/10.1111/medu.1… Key findings below ... 1/4

Charity 2: Share the Dignity runs a campaign called 'It's in the bag' providing a handbag or similar with personal care items to women & girls fleeing family violence over the festive period ... 3/3 sharethedignity.org.au @Monash_Physio @Monash_SocialWk @monash_nm @monash_para

Charity 1: Mum's Supporting families in nee' is looking to create and deliver over 2,000 hampers for local families in the Peninsula region with some non-perishable food items. For details about this charity, go to msfin.org.au ... 2/3

Calling all #Peninsula @SPAHCMonash staff. @DrMichelleKehoe is collecting non-perishable food items & handbags/backpacks for 2 charities (deadline early Dec 2024). Pls consider donating by dropping items into the tub in the Level 4 Building G kitchen - more details below ... 1/3