NT Division
2012 Territory Conference
Participation in Action: 2012 Territory Conference
Proudly supported by Back Centre
The biennial conference is the premier forum for occupational therapists in the Northern Territory to share experiences, develop new skills, hear about the latest practices and products, network with peers, and celebrate the profession of occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapy enables those with physical or mental impairments to participate in the roles and activities of daily living that they find meaningful. This core tenet of occupational therapy inspired the 2012 conference theme: Participation in Action. This theme will provide a relevant forum for occupational therapists to share their experiences, improve knowledge and develop evidence based practice of occupational therapy.
The keynote address will be delivered by Ian Davey, the chief occupational therapist for Forensic Psychiatry in Victoria. Having worked in a variety of Forensic and High Risk Community Mental Health Teams since the late 1980s, Ian has developed a strong interest and ability in working with a range of violent and unpredictable offenders. As an occupational therapist, Ian has, throughout his career used his core skills of grading and activity analysis as a way to think systematically about therapeutic intervention with this client group.
Conference, Social Events and Workshops are as follows:
- A pre Conference workshop, "Walking a Fine Line: Risk & Engagement Strategies for Clients with a Forensic Mental Health History" will be held at at the Medina Grand Darwin Waterfront Hotel on Thursday 7th June, commencing at 8:30am. Register for the workshop here.
- The Conference Opening Ceremony will be launched at Parliament House, Mitchell Street Darwin on Thursday 7th June at 5:30pm. Register for the Conference Launch here.
- A Post Conference social event will take place at a nearby venue immediately following the Conference conclusion.
To register for the Conference and to view a draft program, click here. Please note that this program is subject to change.
Key information is as follows:
Cost: Members: $300 Earlybird/$350 Non Member: $400 Earlybird/$450 Student: $200
Earlybird expires on 4th May 2012.
