NeuronUP participates this week in the Australian virtual congress OTAUS 2021, the most important scientific conference in Australia for occupational therapists. The Spanish company will exhibit its rehabilitation and cognitive stimulation web platform with the aim of expanding its presence in the Australian country.
The OTA national congress is an opportunity for everyone working in occupational therapy in Australia to meet: clinicians, managers, students and academics, etc. NeuronUP will take advantage of this space to present its tool and make it known among professionals in the field of occupational therapy.
This year, in its 29th edition, the main theme of the congress is “Inspired Insights for Brighter Futures”. This theme highlights the changing context in which the profession is practicing. It also recognizes that the methods that exist in the profession can positively influence the future in all areas of occupational therapy practice.
OTAUS 2021 Virtual Conference Program
Wednesday 23/06/2021
| 9.30am – 10.50am | OPENING SESSION |
| 9.30am – 9.45am | Welcome to Country Uncle Allan Murray, Gadigal People of the Eora Nation |
| 9.45am – 9.55am | Welcome from the President of Occupational Therapy Australia |
| 9.55am – 10.00am | Welcome from the CEO of Occupational Therapy Australia Samantha Hunter |
| 10.00am – 10.05am | Introduction from the Conference Convenor Iona Novak |
| 10.05am – 10.50am | Opening Keynote Presentation The Hon Michael Kirby |
| 10.50am – 11.20am | Morning Break Time to view ePosters and engage with exhibitors |
| 11.20am – 12.05pm | In Conversation with Aunty Lyn Warren Aunty Lyn Warren and Carol McKinstry |
| 12.05pm – 12.10pm | Stretch Refresh Break |
| 12.10pm – 12.55pm | Surviving COVID-19: The lived experience (when patient and carer are therapists) Annie McCluskey & Karl Schurr |
| 12.55pm – 1.55pm | Lunch Time to view ePosters and engage with exhibitors |
| 1.55pm – 2.40pm | International President Panel Giovanna Boniface, Dianne Cox, Wendy Hildenbrand and Carol McKinstry |
| 2.40pm – 2.45pm | Stretch Refresh Break |
| 2.45pm – 3.30pm | Guidance for Meaningful Engagement from a Panel with Living Expertise Caleb Rixon and Panelists Carl, Grace and Dennis |
| 3.30pm – 4.00pm | Afternoon Break Time to view ePosters and engage with exhibitors |
| 4.00pm – 4.45pm | Keynote Presentation – Cultural Safety – Inspiring Health Professionals for a Better Australia Professor Gregory Phillips |
| 4.45pm | Sessions Finish |
| 4.45pm – 6.00pm | Welcome Reception |
OTA
OTA (Occupational Therapy Australia) is the peak professional body representing the interests of occupational therapists in Australia. It strives to ensure that its members receive quality services that add significant value to their careers. OTA also aims to support, promote and represent the occupational therapy profession as a key component of the allied health sector in Australia. It has about 8,000 occupational therapists affiliated nationally.
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