ULTIMATE ACTIVEWEAR
Addressing Paediatric Posture over 24 Hours (Sydney)
Our goals for the day are to:
- Feel confident in assessing paediatric clients for seating and mobility assistive technology.
- Understand the importance of supportive positioning in wheelchair seating, alternative seated surfaces, lying and standing.
- Recognise how to make wheelchair and alternate seating selections to optimise function as the child grows.
- Learn what the research says regarding the benefits of 24 hour positioning.
- Understand how postural support systems can enhance function and participation in your paediatric clients.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Tuesday 27th June, 2023
9am – 4.30pm (please arrive to register from 8.30am)
Sunrise Medical, 11 Daniel Street Wetherill Park NSW 2146
Free
Meet the Presenters:
Kate Pain (GTK)
Kate comes from an occupational therapy background, with two decades of experience in varied settings, specialising in wheelchair seating and positioning. She finds the evolution of power wheelchair alternate drive technology fascinating, and looks forward to exciting innovations becoming more readily available in power wheelchairs.
Kate really enjoys appointments with children who are trying out a wheelchair for the first time. She loves seeing the excitement in their eyes as they move independently for the first time – it’s contagious!
Kate also enjoys working with adults trialling a wheelchair for the first time, who have a lifetime of limiting perceptions about using a wheelchair, who then realise that the right equipment can amplify their abilities and enjoyment of life.
Jacinta Maurin (Sunrise Medical)
Jacinta brings 25+ years of experience in the assistive technology industry. Trained as a Physiotherapist, she supports the Postural Care and Paediatric product portfolio for Sunrise Medical, including the Leckey, Zippie and Symmetrikit ranges.
Jacinta has many years of experience specialising in complex postural management and 24 hour postural care. She is passionate about supporting kids and families in reaching their goals and finding solutions to supporting kids.