Twitter account of the Occupational Therapy Dept (School of Primary & Allied Healthcare) at Monash University, administered by @libby_callaway

Joined October 2020
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Congratulation @OTbhopti on the 2024 @SPAHCMonash Research Impact Award for research leading to meaningful changes in policy & practice for “Enhancing Family Quality of Life: Translating and Scaling the “WeCare” Parent Support Program”. Learn more via wecareworkshop.com.au
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Congratulations @DrKatrinaLong @Monash_OT as the inaugural recipient of the Prof @Keith_Hill_RAIL Multidisciplinary Research Award for Rehabilitation, Ageing & Independent Living working with partners, stakeholders & end users - more project detail via: monash.edu/medicine/national…
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Monash_OccupationalTherapy retweeted
Thrilled to be at the #Empathy #Symposium hosted by @monash_nm @GabbyBrand6 & a wonderful team incl @James_Bonnamy & @CamMarshman & immerse in thinking about #compassion in healthcare. I look forward to presenting with @C_Ekegren @em_bould Jan Mackey Grace Schiener & Anj Barker
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Monash_OccupationalTherapy retweeted
In celebration of the 2024 International Day for People with Disabilities, it was a pleasure to join a panel hosted by @DevelopmentVic with Paul Mariager @ilianna_ginnis @monashada & Michael P. Walker discussing #universaldesign & #inclusion @RAILMonash @Monash_OT @ARATAaus
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Congratulations @DrKatrinaLong @Monash_OT & @NCHealthyAgeing Residential Aged Care Research Network (RACReN) lead investigator discussing survey results on RAC research priorities with Aust Ageing Agenda (final project findings will be released in 2025) australianageingagenda.com.a…
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Great tips from @DrMichelleKehoe @Monash_OT at the 2024 @SPAHCMonash research festival discussing both strategies & challenges in mental health consumer codesign, including lessons learnt @Monash_FMNHS @AlfredHealth
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Thanks @HelenBourkeTay2 for sharing details of these Victorian Gvt grants for #speechpathology & #occupationaltherapy graduates to relocate to rural & regional areas - 436 grants of $15,000 each are available (2024-2026 inclusive): vic.gov.au/speech-pathology-… @otaust @SpeechPathAus
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Monash_OccupationalTherapy retweeted
21 Nov 2024
WFOT are pleased to formally open the abstract submission process for the WFOT Congress 2026. The Submission Guidelines, Programme Categories and Portal can be found on the Congress website here: wfotcongress2026.org/call-fo…. Submissions close: Friday 28 February 2025.
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Congratulations to @MonashUni Vice Chancellor's Award nominees & winners including our Dept Head @EllieFossey , a huge undergrad education team including @PopeKirsty & the @WeAreWellMonash team including @AislinnLalor with wonderful colleagues from @MonashEducation & @RAILMonash
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Congrats to our very own @LJJolliffe who is also the @PeninsulaHealth Allied Health Research Lead & has received the @MonashPartners Academic Health Science Centre award for Health Services Research, recognising her ECR work in translational applied research in #stroke & #ageing
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Congratulations @Monash_OT A/Prof & @RAILMonash Independent Living Stream Lead @libby_callaway on her @ARATAaus Australian #assistivetechnology Conference keynote presentation on the Gold Coast last week, titled "Everyday People: In the Sun, In the Sea & using AT" #AATC2024
RAIL Independent Living Stream lead & @Monash_OT A/Prof @libby_callaway delivered an @ARATAaus #AATC2024 keynote on 8/11/24 highlighting her team's #assistivetechnology research using the @WHO 5P model & detailing the value of collaboration & innovation with all 'everyday people'
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@Monash_OT Dept Head @EllieFossey was pleased to be a keynote speaker at the 8th Asia Pacific OT congress hosted in Sapporo, Japan last week & @MonashUni thanks the #APOTC2024 convenors for this kind invitation & opportunity to talk about #occupationaltherapy research & practice
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McCarron, L, Watson, S, Parsons, D, Robinson, L, O’Brien, L, Puri, A, & Stabler, A (2024). Research capacity & culture: a survey of Australian Orthopaedic Association members. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Research, 19(1), 67 doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-0… Key findings below ... 3/4
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* Strong research capacity & culture predict engagement in high-quality research & evidence translation * Barriers=time constraints & funding & motivators=improving patient outcomes & career advancement * Need clinician-researchers support & academic institution collaboration4/4
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Calling all #Peninsula @SPAHCMonash staff. @DrMichelleKehoe is collecting non-perishable food items & handbags/backpacks for 2 charities (deadline early Dec 2024). Pls consider donating by dropping items into the tub in the Level 4 Building G kitchen - more details below ... 1/3
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Charity 1: Mum's Supporting families in nee' is looking to create and deliver over 2,000 hampers for local families in the Peninsula region with some non-perishable food items. For details about this charity, go to msfin.org.au ... 2/3
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Monash_OccupationalTherapy retweeted
26 Oct 2024
World Occupational Therapy Day is now. 27 October 2024. Celebrating the global profile of #OccupationalTherapy “Occupational Therapy for All”. Enjoy a great World Occupational Therapy Day! wfot.org #WorldOTDay
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