Leading MDT Practice in Specialist Schools - 26 AUG 26
OTs in Schools Interest Group invites you to their August meeting
Program Overview
This is a free, member only session.
Please join the OT in Schools Interest Group Community via OTA Connect here before registering.
OVERVIEW
This Interest Group (IG) is open to all OTA members working in or with an interest in occupational therapy in schools. The aims of the group include:
- To network with other OTs across Australia who provide occupational therapy services in school settings
- To identify key issues that OTs face and to problem solve solutions
- To review evidence based practice in relation to occupational therapy in schools
- To share information and resources
MEETING DETAILS
TOPIC:
Leading MDT Practice in Specialist Schools
PRESENTER:
Kayla Ball & Maddison Wallace
DATE:
Wednesday 26 August 2026
TIME:
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD AEST
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | SA, NT
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | WA
MEETING PLATFORM:
Zoom: 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.
Please ensure you have created a Zoom account (Sign Up Free | Zoom) before entering the Meeting ID and Passcode provided by OTA day prior to meeting.
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 Monday, 24 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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DISCLAIMER
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Interest Group Participants
By registering to attend, participants agree to actively contribute and show respect to all other participants. We ask you to take personal notes and monitor the Interest Group webpage for meeting resources. Occupational Therapy Australia reserves the right to remove members from an Interest Group at its discretion.
Presented By
Dr Kayla Ball
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Kayla Ball is a Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in child and adolescent psychology. With over 16 years of experience, she has worked across a range of settings, including child development, autism assessment and differential diagnosis, and supporting children and young people with complex needs. She has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across education and health services to improve outcomes for children and families. Dr Ball currently serves as Director of Allied Health in ACT Education.
Maddison Wallace
Presenter (Occupational Therapist)
Maddison Wallace is an Occupational Therapist with a special interest in supporting children and young people with intellectual disability and complex support needs. With eight years of experience working exclusively in paediatrics, predominantly in education-based settings, she has developed expertise in school-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting meaningful participation in learning. Maddison has extensive experience working alongside educators, allied health professionals, students and families to improve outcomes for children with diverse needs. Maddison’s current position is the Allied Health Executive at Cranleigh Specialist School in Canberra.