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WA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION NOVEMBER 2017
EXCEPTIONAL of mental health services from Health, Alcohol and Other Drug
CONTRIBUTION TO other state health systems. Helen Services Plan 2015 – 2025; the
MENTAL HEALTH was prompted to develop private establishment of WA’s first Mental INSIDE THIS ISSUE
occupational therapy services in Health Commission; the Suicide
Helen Morton was awarded mental health, and also in nursing Prevention Strategy; her reforms to EXECUTIVE REPORT 2
TheMHS Exceptional Contribution homes, hotels and day-care centres. patient transfer, police co-response OT BREAKFAST 3
Award at TheMHS Conference in This was also the start of a lifelong and establishing WA’s specialist
Sydney on Wednesday 30 August. commitment to improving mental mental health courts and funding OT AWARDS 7
This award recognises ‘an individual health services in WA. She moved WA’s mental health consumers’ WHERE YOUR NEW JOB BEGINS 8
who has made an outstanding to health management and over association.
contribution to mental health service 13 years held senior executive INTEREST GROUPS 10
delivery and acknowledges a Congratulations Helen from all
positions in health organisations
remarkable accomplishment in the WAOTA Members. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 12
across WA, including roles at
unfolding story of Mental Health Central Wheatbelt Health Service, NOTICEBOARD 16
Service delivery in Australia and Midwest and Gascoyne Health
New Zealand’. COURSES AND SEMINARS 18
Service, South Metropolitan Health
Helen Morton graduated in 1969 Authority, Department of Health AHPRA OT REGISTRATION 20
with an Associate Diploma in WA, Armadale Health Service, and
Occupational Therapy from the Kalamunda Community Care. This
Western Australian Institute was followed by a move into politics
of Technology (now Curtin and she became the Minister for
University). She then worked as an Mental Health, Disability Services
occupational therapist, in mental and Child Protection. Helen’s most
health rehabilitation. She became notable political achievements
aware of limited funding for mental included WA’s updated and
health community treatment and improved Mental Health Act;
support, as well as the isolation the comprehensive WA Mental
Executive
Report
Welcome to the November 2017 Other news includes contact from a OT profession and discussing the OT events for the coming year. We need
report, the year is flying by and it concerned member who has recently Week celebrations. A big thanks to your support to enable us to continue
feels like we’re on the downward run spotted advertising by a company Danae for taking on this somewhat providing services to members.
to the Christmas festivities. offering “occupational physiotherapy” daunting task. Please also consider joining the
and subsequently advised WAOTA. COM in 2018, feel free to contact
On your behalf of WAOTA members, A new photocopier has been
The WAOTA Exec has queried the any Exec or COM member for further
the WAOTA Exec and Committee purchased for the office and this
use of the title and referred the matter information. It is your opportunity to
of Management (COM) extend their will make life much more enjoyable
to AHPRA who are investigating. extend your professional interest,
heartiest congratulations to Helen for Lorna and Carolyn! The heavy
be part of a dynamic team and be at
Morton, who received a prestigious For those in private practice and demands of the PD program have
the forefront of what is happening in
national award presented by the others treating compensible patients, taken their toll on the former copier
OT. You will be very welcome on the
Honorable Greg Hunt at the Mental Work Cover has notified WAOTA so now printed material will be
COM.
Health Services Conference in that compensable payments have produced in a speedier and more
Sydney in August 2017. The award increased by 1.66% for all medical reliable manner.
was “for bringing crucial mental and allied health fees taking effect
The HSUWA Newsflash “Change Best Wishes
health reforms to the Australian from November 1.
the rules” has been forwarding to all WAOTA Exec.
political landscape and possessing
WAOTA took great pleasure in OTAWA members even though not
the strength of a trail-blazer and
hosting Stacey Smallfield over the all recipients are HSUWA members.
being able to listen and truly connect
weekend of October 28 and 29. This was done in recognition of the
with warmth and genuine caring”.
Stacey presented workshops on strong support the HSUWA has
Helen throughout her career as an
PEOP to an intimate group who shown for occupational therapy in
occupational therapist and during
provided positive feedback regarding WA over the years and the active
her political career has always been
content and presentation. interest it has taken in recent events
a strong supporter and advocate for
affecting health service providers in
mental health services and for the OT Danae’s radio presentation on
the public sector.
profession so it is really appropriate Monday 22nd October on Curtin FM
that she be recognised nationally for was one of the many highlights of 2018 is on the horizon so lookout for
her work. In Helen’s words, “. . .and OT week 2017. We hope a wide next year’s membership forms and
all with my OT qualifications only” audience heard Danae promoting the the yet to be revealed exciting PD
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OT Week Breakfast
Thank You
Thank you to our Platinum OT Week Breakfast Sponsors, Guild Insurance and Unicare Health, for your continued support
of the OT Profession, it is greatly appreciated.
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OT Week Breakfast Thank You Cont’d
THANK YOU TO OUR
OT WEEK BREAKFAST
SPONORS
SILVER SPONSORSHIP
Bluesky Healthcare
Surgical House
OUR OTHER SPONSORS
Edith Cowan University
HBF
HSUWA
Your continued support is greatly
appreciated
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OT Week
Breakfast
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OT Week Breakfast Cont’d 6
OT Week
Breakfast Awards
Clinical Excellence in Paediatrics - Recognition of Service Award -
Jacqui Hunt Colleen O’Brien-Malone
WAOTA Life Membership Award - Sandy Kevill
Pioneer Award -
Laurie Farrow
Lorna Sherlock Award - Recognition of Service Student Award -
Farida Littlemore Sarah Hoy
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Where your new
job begins
WHERE YOUR NEW JOB explore opportunities online. Additionally, addressing what is required is imperative. role.
there is value in volunteering, attending Do not to underestimate the value of
BEGINS interest groups and signing up for transferrable skills gained through study,
When applying for jobs make sure
you review and refine your resume for
As another year concludes, it is timely discipline/field specific forums and volunteering, casual or part time jobs or
each position. For example, a resume
to consider the topic of job applications. information sites. Many larger private work in another field. Discipline specific
for a position in a paediatric setting
Occupational Therapy school graduates organisations have websites advertising skills can be developed as experience
may highlight different experiences or
will soon be applying for AHPRA their employment vacancies. You can is gained. The ability to demonstrate
expertise than a resume for a vocational
registrations and looking for work. often sign up via email to be alerted reliability, a good work ethic, good
rehabilitation position. Be succinct
Experienced occupational therapists may when a new position is advertised. interpersonal and communication skills,
and set the information out in a logical
seek new positions or wish to try areas This is an avenue through which state motivation and the ability to work well in
manner. Include only relevant information
of OT different to their current practice. It government jobs are advertised. By a team can encourage an employer to
and do not write about achievements that
is heartening to see more Occupational registering online - ww2.health.wa.gov. consider an applicant who can then gain
do not relate to the role. Some people
Therapist jobs advertised by Government au/Careers - you will receive emails the experience to enhance the OT skills
find it helpful to keep records of feedback
agencies, the not for profit sector and about the latest career opportunities. required in a role.
they have received over the years which
private practices. This is a positive Positions in the Federal government are
Often advertised positions request they can then draw on in applications.
change given the paucity of positons advertised at jobsearch.gov.au/job
a Cover Letter, Resume, document
over the past couple of years. It may also Follow these same rules when writing
Many agencies advertise positions addressing selection criteria and
be that you have found a less traditional selection criteria. Make sure you
through job searching sites such as sometimes an employment application
role that looks ideal, yet you are unsure understand and answer each question,
SEEK, Career One and Indeed. Regular form. There are many online resources
how to sell your skills for a position that is sharing examples of how you have
searching and signing up for alerts will providing information on how to write
not specifically as an OT. worked. Consider the organisations
maintain your awareness of available these. Many highlight the importance
values and models of practice when
Applying for jobs can be a daunting positions. Linkedin is another forum of including relevant information and
preparing your responses. If the position
prospect given the aim of the years of where professional profiles are shared being succinct. Read the requirements
will be your first OT role, highlight the
education is typically to gain employment and jobs are advertised. A well written carefully to ensure you are providing
transferable skills from past roles and
in a chosen field. Networking can be professional profile can enhance your what is asked for as omissions or the
experiences. For example, maybe you
a useful avenue to gain awareness online identity. It is pertinent to consider inclusion of superfluous information is
have run student events in the past.
of existing opportunities and the job if all your other online information likely to be detrimental. Once you have
This could be an example of your
demands in various fields. Be creative matches the persona you wish to have gone through all requirements and
organisational and time management
with how you network. Take advantage of prospective employers appreciate. questions, call the workplace to seek any
skills, along with those you would have
face to face networking events but also clarification you may need regarding the
Once an opportunity is identified, developed on clinical placements.
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livelihood is their
Where your new job livelihood.
It’s worked that way
begins cont’d for over 50 years.
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specific role, be careful of what language future job applications!
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developed as an occupational therapist WAOTA has helped to inform the
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Interest Groups
CANCER AND CHRONIC HAND INTEREST GROUP advance for kindly putting up your hand. PAEDIATRIC INTEREST
Similar to 2017, if we are unable to gain
CONDITIONS INTEREST We would like to thank our volunteers enough volunteers to fulfil the meetings,
GROUP
GROUP Carmel Bain, Tiffany Chia and Kristine we will allocate clinics to present to DOT(WA) hopes that everyone had a
Beacham for presenting at our last ensure the meetings go ahead. great OT week! We also wish you all well
We would like to thank Elenita and interest group meeting on 16th October. as we look forward to the end of a great
Colleen, Health Coaches for the All therapists, students and those with an
HBF Health Support Program for an Please note there has been a change 2017.
interest in hand and upper limb therapy
informative presentation on their role and of date for our final interest group are welcome to attend our meetings. Thank you to all of the attendees at
services available in the community to meeting for 2017. This will now be held If you would like to be part of the HIG our October meeting and participated
support their clients. on Monday 27th November. We have emailing list, please send us an email to in very lively discussions. A very big
InHand Occupational Therapy hosting handinterestgroup@gmail.com. thanks to Corey Staats who presented
Our next presentation will be from Magda this meeting. As per usual, the meeting
Dudek and Karina Bowden, who will her research: “The impact of cognitive
will be held in the Occupational Therapy load on the acquisition of handwriting
provide a summary from the “Palliative Department at Sir Charles Gardner OT SERVICES IN THE HOME
Care Australia” conference, and will proficiency”. The discussion following
Hospital, from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. INTEREST GROUP this presentation showcased the high
also wrap up for the year. The interest
group will meet on 22nd November 2017 We are also seeking presenters for In November please join us for a level of expertise amongst the DOT(WA)
between 5.30 and 6.30pm. To celebrate 2018 meetings and would like to extend presentation by Vera Riley and Linley membership.
the end of the year, some food will an invitation to all hand therapy clinics Jones from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital As always, DOT (WA) meets at 9am
also be provided. The location for the and therapists. Presentations could be on Cognition in the Home. on the first Friday of every month in
interest group meeting is Sir Charles case studies, splinting/taping workshops We will be meeting at the F Block the conference room at the State Child
Gardiner Hospital- Occupational Therapy or discussions about any medical Activity Room at Osborne Park Hospital Developmental Centre, Rheola St, West
Department, lower ground floor G block. conditions of interest. Presenting offers (Osborne Place, Stirling) on Thursday Perth. Each meeting consists of a 1 hour
a great opportunity to share or expand 30th November at 7:30am. Hope to see business / networking meeting followed
Meetings are free for WAOTA members, your knowledge, and what better way you all there! by a 1 hour PD session. DOT(WA)
$5 for non-members, which is payable in to do this than through the HIG. Plus, members from around the state are
cash on the evening. If would like to join don’t forget that your participation as a invited to attend in person or to dial-in
the email list, please contact Vesna at: presenter will gain you extra CPD hours. via videoconference for the PD session.
cccinterestgroup@gmail.com
If you would like to volunteer to present, OT students are also very welcome to
please email us as soon as possible to attend.
secure a date and time. And thank you in
10Interest Groups Cont’d
Please join us for our December meeting. receiving hospital treatment in Perth. The
At our PD (immediately following the facility and staff strive to deliver a safe
meeting) Jane Yeates will be presenting and comfortable environment - a home
the new DOT(WA) Dysgraphia away from home for the duration of the
Guidelines. These guidelines have been child’s treatment.
developed by the OT members of the
The delectable goods on the menu
DOT(WA) working party and will provide
consisted of gluten-free chocolate
DOT(WA) members with practical
brownies, fruit kebabs, mint raw balls,
information regarding the identification
minion banana muffins, hand-crafted
and treatment of dysgraphia.
pumpkin fetta spinach moneybags, and
If you would like to join DOT (WA) or gingerbread men which were individually
would like further information please visit decorated.
our website: dotwa.org.au. Members
As we finished, a group of families with
of WA OT Association receive a 10%
smiling children came to enjoy our freshly
discount on our membership fees and a
baked goods which was rewarding to
10% discount on our training events.
see before we departed. Our team had
Jacqui Hunt a fantastic time bonding together while
Vice Chairperson baking in the kitchen. We look forward to
DOT (WA) continue and support the House and the
Lovin’ From the Oven.
WAOTA STUDENT Remember to ‘Like’ us on Facebook
COMMITTEE http://www.facebook.com/
WAOTAstudents or follow us on Twitter
On Sunday 15th October, a team of @WAOTAS.
students spent the morning baking
afternoon tea at the Ronald McDonald
House. The mission of the house is to
provide free accommodation for regional
WA families who have a seriously ill child
11Professional
Development
Professional Development is for all • The use of an information processing
Memory Strategies
Sandi Lightfoot is an OT and service
our WAOTA members. The aim of the model of cognition to describe and manager for a home visiting modification
Association is to provide PD for as many understand the skills needed for service covering the local government
streams of OT as possible. We provide memory Date & Monday 20th November 2017 areas of South West Sydney. She has
PD as requested by members and Time 13:00 - 17:00 worked for the Universities of Sydney
• Encoding, storage and retrieval
interest groups. If you have suggestions Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda and Western Sydney since 1987. Her
outlined, with ideas about how to
for a course, topic or presenter contact Venue Resort, 112 Melville Parade, area of expertise includes environmental
identify and manage problems at
Carolyn Earle (c.earle@bigpond.com) Como modifications, occupational performance
each stage
who will assess the PD requests. and outcome measures for ensuing that
• Memory types/categories described clients’ reach their maximum potential.
For details on current courses and Member $125
with examples of application in She is currently involved with the honors
to book your place using the generic
everyday life panel for OT Australia, has developed
registration form, please go to the WA Rural/remote member $92.50
Cost publications with NSW Health for
Occupational Therapy Association • Factors impacting everybody’s Non-member $187.50 safe design and aged care facilities,
website www.waota.com.au effective memory with ideas to and has participated in numerous
improve memory function Student member $65
working parties and panels related to
MEMORY STRATEGIES • Assessment tools and their use service development for HACC Home
Refreshments: Afternoon tea and Modifications Services, Universal
Gill Smith has over twenty years’ • Rehabilitation principles and and Adaptable Design. She is also a
strategies for impairments of each refreshments included 17:00 - 18:00
experience as an Occupational Therapist foundation member and the NSW Health
working in a variety of settings including skill and memory category will be representative on the Home Modification
out-patients and community based revisited and explored using case HOME MODIFICATIONS Clearing House based at the University
rehabilitation both in Perth and England, examples to illustrate points.
with adults aged 16+ who have a variety COURSES of NSW.
of impairments. In the past she has
developed and delivered tutorials to After the success of both the Basic and BASIC HOME MODIFICATION
Hallam and Edith Cowan University Complex Home Modification courses in
2017, Sandi Lightfoot from the University This two day basic workshop is
Occupational Therapy schools. specifically targeted to therapists new to
of Sydney has confirmed she will return
This workshop is aimed at Occupational to Perth and repeat both courses the area and will include:
Therapists with limited clinical experience in February 2018. • Theories behind practice
and covers:
12Professional Development Cont’d
• Anthropometrical measurement for
Basic Home Modification
COMPLEX HOME Complex Home Modification
design
MODIFICATIONS
• Basic grab rail and handrail Monday 5 and Tuesday 6
th th
Date & Saturday 10th February 2018
Date & This one day complex course will
installation February 2018 Time 08:30 - 16:30
Time include complex bathrooms for
08:30 - 16:30
• Step design and minor ramping conceptual designs, major ramps and Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda lift considerations and kitchen design. Venue Resort, 112 Melville Parade,
• Basic bathroom modifications Venue Resort, 112 Melville Parade, Participants can attend the complex Como
• The role of the building code for Como course only if the basic course has
design purposes and terminology Early Bird Price - before 10th
Early Bird Price - before 31st already been completed or they have
and documentation. January 2018
December 2017 4 or more years experience within this
clinical area or similar. Member $200
Member $200
Rural/remote member $150
Rural/remote member $150 SCHOLARSHIP FOR HOME
Non-member $375 MODIFICATION COURSES Non-member $375
We are also pleased to announce Student member $100
Student member $100 Cost
Cost that Sandi Lightfoot has kindly agreed Standard Price - after 10th
Standard Price - after 31st to provide a scholarship to a rural January 2018
December 2017 and remote OT who attends a home
modification course. This will cover Member $250
Member $250
expenses, including course registration, Rural/remote member $185
Rural/remote member $185 travel and accommodation which will be
reimbursed after the completion of each Non-member $375
Non-member $375
course. Thanks again so much Sandi! Student member $125
Student member $125
NOTE: WAOTA Scholarships are Refreshments: Welcome coffee/tea,
Refreshments: Welcome coffee/tea, available for the Basic and Complex morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea courses, applications need to reach provided
provided the WAOTA office by 8th December
2017
13Professional Development Cont’d
ROCKTAPE COURSE This course is limited in participants so Price includes all Rocktape at the course assessments with a Possibility Oriented
please book early as well as samples of both rocktape and Approach to provide person-centered
WAOTA is combining with RockTape to rocksauce to take home interventions.
produce this one day course for OTs. RockTape The presenter, Jackie Reynolds, is an OT
RockTape courses teach a framework of
Date & Friday 16th February 2018
INTRODUCTION TO THE with over 16 years’ clinical experience.
She has previously spent 5 years
kinesiology taping - concepts not recipes,
Time 09:00 - 17:00 HIERARCHIC DEMENTIA working for a major Victorian hospital,
so it’s much easier for attendees to apply SCALE-REVISED (HDS-R) however much of her experience has
clinically to their customer group - i.e. Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda
lower limb, upper limb. paediatric and Venue Resort, 112 Melville Parade, AND THE POSSIBILITY been in aged care, with 11 years in the
ORIENTED APPROACH TO field. As well as earning a Cert IV in
geriatrics. Como
Dementia practice, Jackie earned her
Early Bird Price - before 16th CARE PLANNING Cert IV in Training and Assessment, and
The content for the course includes:
November 2017 has provided workshops throughout the
The workshop is aimed at health
• How kinesiology tape works, professionals who care for people living state for Baptistcare, on risk enablement
Member $290
• What practitioners are using with dementia. The workshop contains and the Montessori approach. She also
Kinesiology tape for, Rural/remote member $240 a very brief introduction about dementia previously worked at Bendigo TAFE,
• Why they are adding it as another Non-member $390 before centering on the HDS-R, what delivering the Cert III Therapy Assistant
technique in their consultations with it is, how to use it and how to turn the course. Having worked for Baptistcare for
patients, and Student member $190 outcomes into a meaningful care plan the past four years, she is currently self-
Cost employed working as a consultant.
• A demonstration of the various Standard Price - after 16th for someone with dementia. It is highly
applications used by practitioners to November 2017 interactive and the participants will leave With the sponsorship of Dementia
assist with the treatment of with copies of the PowerPoint and the Training Australia we are able to provide
Member $340 Possibility Oriented Approach manual,
• muscle injuries this workshop at a significantly reduced
Rural/remote member $265 plus some other resources. cost.
• biomechanical dysfunction,
• postural dysfunction and Non-member $390 Workshop objectives are:
NOTE: WAOTA Scholarships are
• oedema/inflammation taping • Understand the underpinning theory of
Student member $190 available for the Introduction to HDS-R
NOTE: WAOTA Scholarships are the HDS-R course, applications need to reach the
Refreshments: Welcome coffee/tea, • Demonstrate ability to assess people
available for the Rocktape course, WAOTA office by 8th December 2017
morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with dementia using the HDS-R
applications need to reach the
provided
WAOTA office by 8th December 2017 • Combine the results of HDS-R
14Professional Development Cont’d
Introduction to HDS-R
A very enthusiastic group of OTs attend the
Date & Friday 9 March 2018
th Hand and Upper Limb workshop
Time 09:00 - 16:00
Pagoda Ballroom, Pagoda
Venue Resort, 112 Melville Parade,
Como
Early Bird Price - before 9th
February 2018
Member $75
Rural/remote member $55
Non-member $110 Time to put theory into practice making
splints
Student member $50
Cost
Standard Price - after 9th
February 2018
Splinting demonstration
Member $90
Rural/remote member $65
Non-member $110
Student member $60
Refreshments: Welcome coffee/tea,
morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
provided
15Noticeboard
OT NETWORKING between $3,000 and $8,000 to enable Andrew’s focus is “create choices
participation in a range of leadership and opportunities for mental health
The newsletter allows a forum to be in development programs. The scholarship consumers to engage in their own
contact with OTs across WA. WAOTA funding is provided with the specific recovery”. He and mental health nurse
would also like to provide opportunity for intent of providing powerful and effective Amy Wallace created a sports program
OTs to exchange ideas or resources. To development opportunities for health for secure ward patients which has
begin with we have a request from an OT sector women. The funding needs to be been shown to reduce the number of
working in Broome. allocated prior to the end of 2017. Find incidences of aggression and self-harm.
out more and register your interest by
WANTED TO PURCHASE completing the Expression of Interest
INVITE TO CHARITY
form here prior to December 15, 2017:
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor https://www.wla.edu.au/health LAUNCH
Proficiency (BOT-2) assessment kit.
Does anybody have one lying around not The WA Rockability Group, who were
being used that you would like to sell? OT HONOURED FOR HIS recently featured in an edition of
Crossroads, is extending an invite to
Contact Robyn Doney via email
CONTRIBUTION IN MENTAL WAOTA members to attend their official
robyndoney@gmail.com, OT Patches HEALTH Charity launch. The event is on Sunday
Paediatrics in Broome. Graylands Hospital’s Senior the 19th of November from 2pm to 6pm,
Occupational Therapist Andrew Miller and is being held at the Perth Exhibition
and Convention Centre. Tracy Vo is
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING won the Western Australian Association
hosting the event. For further information,
of Mental Health (WAAMH) Employee
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Building on the significant developmental Perth.
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support the development of female and has extensive experience working
leaders across Australia’s health with a range of mental health patients in
sector. The initiative is for grants of open and secure ward environments.
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Self-Destructive Behaviour
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Date: 20th - 21st November 2017
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Date: 27th - 29th November 2017 Location: Workzone Building, Perth Date: 16th November 2017
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Location: Albany Subject: The Australasian Injury
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Prevention and Safety
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