Acquired Brain Injury – The Occupational Therapist’s Role In An Individualised, Client Directed Approach To Rehabilitation 

INTRODUCTION

This workshop is part of CPD Empower, the must-attend event designed to inspire, connect, and equip you with cutting-edge tools for success.    

CPD Empower offers a series of 2-day and 1-day workshops led by expert presenters, intimate group sizes for meaningful interaction, and stunning venues that foster collaboration, these events are set to reshape your practice. Networking breaks and an evening event provide time to recharge, connect, and share stories with fellow OTs.  

Don’t miss your chance to build new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with a vibrant OT community.   

For more information about CPD Empower, click here  
 

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Occupational therapists are pivotal in supporting individuals following an acquired brain injury to participate in activities and routines that sustain and build valued life roles. This approach enables individuals to work towards and achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them. 

Given the diverse strengths, challenges, goals, and environments of people with brain injuries, it is essential to adopt an individualised approach to rehabilitation. By integrating the latest evidence-based interventions, occupational therapists can tailor strategies to meet the unique needs of each person. 

This practical and interactive two-day workshop will provide opportunities for occupational therapists to learn the latest research in cognitive rehabilitation and behaviour support approaches in the field of brain injury, while focusing on our unique role in this rewarding and complex field.   

Participants will: 

• Learn the latest research in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. 

• Explore the unique contributions of occupational therapists within large multidisciplinary teams. 

• Engage with real-life case studies, practical strategies, and insights from individuals with lived experience of brain injury and their families. 

• Apply newly learned strategies to their own case studies, developing actionable intervention plans. 

The workshop's primary focus is on supporting occupational therapists working in community rehabilitation with individuals experiencing cognitive and behavioural impairments post-brain injury. However, the workshop will also address the occupational therapy role in acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings. 

By attending this workshop, you will be able to: 

• Define Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and understand its various types, along with common comorbidities, to establish a foundational understanding of ABI. 

• Utilise the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to effectively conceptualise functioning, disability, and participation in individuals following ABI. 

• Develop confidence in collaborative, client-centred goal setting, including the creation of SMART goals and the application of the Goal Attainment Scale to measure meaningful outcomes. 

• Gain insight into the profound impact of brain injury on identity, life roles, and relationships, and explore strategies to support individuals in rebuilding these aspects of their lives. 

• Explore evidence-based meta-cognitive strategies for addressing executive functioning and memory impairments in individuals with ABI, aligned with INCOG 2.0 guidelines. 

• Identify and understand common behaviours of concern following brain injury and gain foundational knowledge of the PBS+PLUS approach to effectively support individuals with behavioural change overcome obstacles to goal attainment. 

• Discover strategies to foster a collaborative everyday support team, enabling clients to achieve their goals through coordinated and sustained efforts.

THIS SESSION IS SUITABLE FOR

OTs at all stages of their career 

PRESENTER

    Nadine Holgate

 
Nadine is an Occupational Therapist and the founder of Neurolinks, a private practice specialising in community-based rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI).  With over 20 years of experience, she has developed expertise in supporting people with cognitive and behavioural impairments to achieve greater participation in meaningful activities and valued life roles. 

In addition to her clinical work, Nadine is part of the Monash-Epworth Rehabilitation Research Centre, where she contributes to research and knowledge translation for the Positive Behaviour Support PLUS (PBS+PLUS) approach. This innovative framework is specifically designed to support individuals with brain injury who experience behaviours of concern. 

Nadine is passionate about improving rehabilitation outcomes for rural people with brain injury.  She was awarded the 2023 Agrifuture’s Rural Women's Acceleration Grant to conduct an innovative project improving brain injury rehabilitation for rural Australians.  

An experienced and engaging presenter, Nadine facilitates workshops and provides supervision for allied health professions to upskill in community-based brain injury rehabilitation and capacity building.  

Nadine also completed her Master of Clinical Family Therapy which provides a family sensitive practice lens to all her work.   

WORKSHOP DETAILS

DATE

27th & 28th February 2025 (Thursday & Friday )

TIME

Thursday 27th February 9am – 5:30pm  

Friday 28th February 9am – 4:30pm 

Registration commences at 8:30 am for both days

CPD HOURS

A certificate of attendance will be issued on the completion of the course for 12 hours. 

Please note: Your certificate will be available in your CPD Tracker within 48 hours after course completion.

INCLUSIONS

The following are included in your registration: 

• Tea & Coffee on arrival 

• Daily Catering - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (please note any dietary requirements at time of registration) 

• Thursday evening networking event from 5:30pm – 6:30pm, includes drinks & canapes) 

• Workshop materials 

REGISTRATION FEES 

OTA Member

Earlybird - $960  - Register on or before 31 January 2025

Standard - $1050 - Register on after 01 February 2025

Non-Member

Standard - $1365 – Register before 12 February 2025

Note: Earlybird pricing is not available for non-members

All pricing is inclusive of GST

Registrations close on 12 February 2025 at 11:55pm 

Members must be logged in with username and password to register at the member rate. 

VENUE 

The Langham Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Melbourne VIC 3006 

ACCOMODATION

For discount with accommodation booking, The Langham Melbourne offer a corporate Optimum program where guests can enjoy up to 10% off the best available flexible rate.

Please click the booking link here to select room type and inclusions to gain this discount.

DISCLAIMER 

All information is correct at the time of publication. OTA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the CPD calendar as required, and takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, and changes.  

All resources including copies of the presentation, along with all supporting documents and links are not for distribution and are the property of the presenter.  

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

Terms and Conditions including OTA’s refund and cancellation policy are available here  

CONTACT US 

Please email info@otaus.com.au or phone 1300 682 878