Resolution WHA71.8 – Improving access to assistive technology calls upon WHO to prepare a global report on access to assistive technology by 2021. This Global Report is intended to highlight the current status of AT, as well as good practices…
Motivation Australia is delighted to be actively contributing to the development of TAP, an online learning resource by the World Health Organisation’s Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE). TAP aims to support global efforts to increase access to Assistive Technology;…
Motivation Australia’s Senior Clinical Coordinator recently attended the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) World Congress in Yokohama, Japan. Lauren was attending at the request of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to present on two key initiatives; the GATE project…
The WHO has just launched the WHO Wheelchair Service Training Package (basic level). This training package is the first in a series that is focused on developing the skills and knowledge of personnel involved in wheelchair services around the world. Motivation Australia is closely involved in the development of the training with CEO Kylie Mines coordinating the working group. She is also the Co-Editor of the package along with Chapal Khasnabis from the Disability and Rehabilitation team at WHO.