Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and wellbeing through occupation. Occupations are those activities we engage in our daily lives. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable individuals, groups and communities to participate in the occupations that are meaningful for them.

Careers

Study occupational therapy to work in a variety of settings.

Homes, schools, and workplaces
Hospitals
Health and rehabilitation centres
Supported accommodation
Aged care
Non-governmental organisations
Private practice

How to book a workshop

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Interactive workshops

Title	The Game of Life
Description	As an interactive experience, the Game of Life invites participants to follow a family experiencing some changes in their lives, in terms of their health, work and living conditions. The Game of Life allows students to learn about the wide range of areas occupational therapists work in and the diverse nature of people and communities occupational therapists work with. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of occupational therapy and how to become an occupational therapist.
Learning outcomes	By the end of the session, participants will be able to: identify areas of practice for occupational therapy identify settings of practice for occupational therapy identify key strategies occupational therapists use know the process of studying to become an occupational therapist.
Session length	45 minutes
Class size	max. 20
Location	On-campus or off-campus
Cost	Free

Title	Sensory Modulation and Study Skills
Description	Occupational therapists help people to participate in meaningful occupations. For high school students one of the most important occupations is studying. In this workshop we will explore different ways sensory techniques can be used to improve study skills.
Learning outcomes	Learn about the role of an occupational therapist. Develop an understanding of occupation. Explore in depth the occupation of studying. Trial sensory techniques to improve study skills.
Session length	60 minutes
Class size	max. 20
Location	On-campus or off-campus
Cost	$50