Occupational Therapists working with Older People Special Interest Group

Welcome to the homepage of the Occupational Therapists working with Older People (OTWWOP) SIG which is a part of NZAOT. Members of NZAOT who have an interest in the aims and key activities of the group are invited to join.

The group supports and promotes occupational therapists working within older persons’ services. NZAOT encourages the sharing of information, expertise and skills by providing a national resource and networking system for its members.

NZAOT would like to add resources on this web page for sharing - please contact the national office if you have something to share.

If you are a member of NZAOT and would like to join this SIG please contact the National Office.

There are two groups:

Auckland (local face to face)

National / NZAOT

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Objectives

To provide a network throughout New Zealand of occupational therapists working with Older People
To facilitate the sharing and distribution of ideas and resources within the group
To be an identifiable resource for NZAOT Council and Executive Director for issues pertaining to occupational therapists working with Older People
To provide a forum to discuss occupational therapy issues in the area of Older People where concerns, which affect the profession locally, regionally and nationally, can be discussed
To provide the opportunity to facilitate consistency on policies, procedures and issues nationally

Main activities

Key contact is via Email discussion forum of the Occupational Therapists working with Older People SIG LISTserv
Face-to-face meetings – as arranged (Last one Focus on the Future Forum - November 2005)

Contact

If you would like more information on the OTWWOP SIG please contact:

Auckland - Petrouchka Schuurman

E-mail: petrouchkaschuurman@msn.com

Phone: (09) 835 2383

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“It is both a science and an art to become a successful older person ”