2017 News Archive
SHOW YOUR ABILITY FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018
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The shows keep growing and growing with record total numbers of attendees in February 2017 – with 2,163 people, a staggering 30% increase on the total figure from 2016.
In 2018 there will be some changes. Professional development sessions are being added for allied health professionals and, in Auckland an extended longer day with the doors open until 7:30pm.
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Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The OTNZ-WNA office will be closed from the 22nd December until the 8th January 2018.
Abstracts for the 2018 Clinical Workshop now open!
- Hauora hinengaro / Mental health
- Tamariki / whanau / Children / Families
- Te tiaki a te tangata i a ia anō i te ao Hauora / Self-care in health care
- Te Hautū kia Huri me te Ngākau-Titikaha i Te Huarahi / Leading and committing to change
2018-Clinical-Workshops-Abstract-Submission-Guidelines.docxAbstracts close 2 April 2018. We encourage early submissions.
Also check out:
December OT Insight out now!
In this December OT Insight we look at Occupational therapy and prosthetic rehabilitation in New Zealand, as well as Occupational Therapy Week 2017 #SocialChange #OccupationalJustice. Enjoy!
October OT Insight out now!
In this October OT Insight we look at Private Practice: The right choice for you? and The Hobb-OT: An unexpected journey to New Zealand.
Happy reading!
August OT Insight out now!
In this August OT Insight we look at Occupational Justice and Social Change.
This edition also has our Annual Report and AGM information.
Happy reading! Go to Publications on the main menu bar to access the magazine.
July OT Insight out now!
In this July OT Insight we look at personalised music and dementia and making a return to occupational therapy.
We hope you enjoy reading it!
May OT Insight out now!
In this edition of the May OT Insight we look at working as an occupational therapist overseas- pros and cons.
We also talk with Altus Resource Trust who are providing a helping hand in the Pacific Islands. Enjoy!
June OT Insight out now!
In this June OT Insight we look at:
- Why biculturalism is a part of occupational therapy practice
- The Plaster House Tanzania: An occupational therapist in Africa
We hope you enjoy reading it.
Early Bird Membership is here!
Early Bird runs from 1 May 2017 and closes on 30 June 2017! Contact the office if you have any issues or questions about your invoice or membership.
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OTNZ-WNA 2017 Achievement Award
OTNZ-WNA 2017 Achievement Award
Nominations close 30 June 2017
Following a recent review there are a few changes to the OTNZ-WNA Achievement Award. Click here for full Information.
The award recipient receive a cash prize of $1,000. The successful recipient(s) will be interviewed and the article published in the OT Insight and on the OTNZ-WNA website, or other relevant media outlet, with an accompanying photograph of the recipient(s). Recipient(s) will have the opportunity to review the text before publication.
- The recipient(s) will receive free registration to the Conference or the Clinical Workshop event at which the award is presented. Funding is available on application to the office for travel and/or accommodation costs, to a maximum of $500.00. Conditions apply.
- The guidelines to enter have been made clearer. For details login in to the membership side of the website and click on awards-and-grants/otnz-achievement-award/
The award is managed by OTNZ-WNA on behalf of the contributors. If you would like to become a sponsor we would love to hear from you. You can pledge $100 or any amount exceeding $100 over a 4-year period, or any period you want. For a sponsorship form click here
OTNZ-WNA CONFERENCE 2017
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The role of occupational therapists in providing alternatives to seclusion rooms
OTNZ-WNA has recently been proactive over the issue of the use of seclusion rooms in some schools and have outlined, to a targeted range of education stakeholders and politicians, the role and skills of occupational therapists/kaiwhakaora ngangahau in finding alternative solutions for supporting students and seeking opportunities for closer collaboration. We are planning to follow this up with a position paper. Our thanks to all members from the Chypot SIG group who assisted with the development of the communication. We have received a lot of positive feedback and encouragement from members who have been following the events. Copies of the letter are available: Hon-Hekia-Parata-Submission.pdf