Leading the Way: Building Influence, Networks and Impact in Women’s Health - 20 AUG 26
The Women's Health Interest Group invites you to their August meeting.
Program Overview
This is a free, member only session. This meeting will not be recorded.
Please join the Women's Health Interest Group Community via OTA Connect here before registering.
MEETING DETAILS
TOPICS:
Leading the Way: Building Influence, Networks and Impact in Women’s Health
PRESENTERS:
Dr Shinead Borkovic
DATE:
Thursday 20 August 2026
TIME:
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD AEST
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | SA, NT
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | WA
MEETING PLATFORM:
This session will be run on the Zoom Webinar Platform. Registrants will be sent separate login details one business day prior to the session. Please check all email folders for this information. This meeting will not be recorded.
If you have questions regarding the Zoom system requirements, please visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started
REGISTRATION FEES & INFORMATION
OTA Member: Free
If you are a non member who wishes to attend please contact us to discuss your options.
Registrations close Tuesday 18 August 2026 11.59pm AEST
MEETING DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
Agendas, resources and meeting minutes are available for members to download on the IG page once we have received these from the convenors. This meeting will not be recorded.
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Presented By
Dr Shinead Borkovic
Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator, La Trobe University
Dr Shinead Borkovic is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy and Course Coordinator of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Honours. Her research includes cultural safety and responsiveness in health care and higher education, professional identity development and leadership, healthcare access, workforce development and service evaluation. Shinead has presented nationally and internationally at allied health and education conferences, published several articles and book chapters, and serves on several professional and educational committees to support program accreditation and TEQSA compliance. She is a doctoral and Honours research supervisor and academic coordinator for Industry projects having worked with several agencies across the health sector to conduct quality assurance, expand services and build staff capacity. Shinead is interested in contemporary occupational therapy practice, promoting the meaningful impact of occupational therapists on communities and populations and empowering therapists to connect across borders.