Complex Wheelchair Seating (Newcastle)

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Joana will explore complex seating and share practical considerations for assessing young and older clients with complex postural needs. The session will focus on wheelchair seating intervention strategies that support both current needs and future changes, helping clinicians make informed and adaptable clinical decisions. You’ll also get hands-on with a NEW innovative wheelchair seating system now available in Australia, that everyone is talking about. Why not make a day of it? We’re also running an afternoon workshop, 'Complex Commode Prescription' with Rob Norman (Paragon Mobility). If you’re attending the morning workshop, consider joining us in the afternoon as well. Join us for lunch! If you decide to attend both workshops, we’ll be serving lunch between sessions. It’s a great chance to relax, network with fellow attendees, and recharge for the second half of the day. For those attending only the morning session, we’d love for you to stay a little longer and join us for lunch. It’s a great opportunity to connect with others, reflect on the morning's learning and enjoy a delicious meal. Meet the Presenter: Joana Santiago (The OT Lab) Joana Santiago is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience in postural care and complex wheelchair seating and positioning. Over the past 15 years, she has worked across five countries in the assistive technology sector, supporting product development, training suppliers, mentoring clinicians, and advocating for end users. She founded The OT Lab to provide practical, evidence-informed guidance that strengthens clinical reasoning and improves outcomes in seating and mobility practice.