Zi Mei Events

WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS OPEN - Tools for Toddlers
The role of Occupational Therapy in promoting independence and functional skill development for toddlers

ONLINE
Wednesdays - 14th, 21st and 28th October 2026
10:00am – 11:30am (Aust EDT)

PRESENTER: Dr Charmaine Bernie

From infancy to preschool age, toddlers undergo remarkable transformations physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Early childhood, including the toddler years, is where the foundations of key life occupations are developed.

This workshop is designed to provide occupational therapists with an understanding of toddler development, evidence-based interventions and practical strategies tailored specifically to this developmental stage.

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists

This is workshop SOLD OUT in 2025, so is likely to be popular - do register early! Registrations are open www.zimei.com.au

EARLYBIRD REGISTRATIONS CLOSING - Understanding Visual Perceptual Skills in Children

Thursday 13th - Friday 14th August 2026
BRISBANE

PRESENTER: Assoc Prof Chris Chapparo

This practical workshop will assist Occupational Therapists use an occupational performance framework to understand the strengths and challenges which children experience as they participate in daily occupations which require the efficient and effective processing of visual information.

Earlybird registrations close Friday 12th June 2026. Register NOW via our web site www.zimei.com.au to secure your discounted rate

SO MANY THANKS ... Today we were privileged to have Rebecca Khan from Kids That Go Therapies present our ONLINE workshop … CONQUERING A “CODE BROWN”. Thank you Rebecca for providing such an amazing workshop on faecal smearing with such an empathetic and evidence-based approach. Thank you also for sharing so many practical strategies and clinical resources.

This was a great learning opportunity for all involved - with participants actively engaging in Q&A, discussions and clinical reflections - a great group indeed!

There are still places in our upcoming CONQUERING THE WEES & POOS workshop, also presented by Rebecca. Register online at our website www.zimei.com.au

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NEW WORKSHOP TIME SLOT OPEN - Conquering the Wees & Poos ... the Basics and Beyond

The Basics - Tuesdays - 21st, 28th July & 4th August 2026
Group A - 10:30am – 12:00 noon (AEST)
Group B - 12:30pm - 2:00pm (AEST) **NEW**

Beyond the Basics - Tuesdays - 11th, 18th & 25th August 2026
10:30am – 12:00 noon (AEST)

ONLINE

PRESENTER: Mrs Rebecca Khan

This workshop will provide participants with an overview of the clinical management of urinary incontinence, bedwetting and chronic constipation/soiling (encopresis) in children aged 3 – 15 years.

This workshop is open to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Continence Advisors, Child Health Nurses and School Health Nurses

Our original time slot for the Basics module of this popular workshop has SOLD OUT. We are please to announce a NEW TIME SLOT - Group B - 12:30pm - 2:00pm (AEST) - register via our website www.zimei.com.au

SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR ...
Today was our final session of our popular online workshop SUPPORTING THE OCCUPATIONAL ROLES OF INFANTS. So much thanks and gratitude goes out to our FABULOUS presenter Lisa Findlay ... she continues to inspire attendees with not only her up-to-to date skills in this area but her passion and generosity in sharing not only her time, experience and knowledge … but also numerous practical resources that will support day-to-day clinical practice. THANK YOU Lisa for another AMAZING workshop!!

Thank you also to all our participants for their active engagement and sharing over the four weeks, it was a pleasure to be part of this learning opportunity. I am sure you have all gained a significant amount from this workshop that highlighted the contemporary clinical practice for occupational therapists providing support for this population and their carers/families.

We are currently seeking EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST to re-run this workshop in 2027. If you are interested drop us a line at ([email protected])

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WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT - Sensational Supervision - Building Better Supervision Relationships

ONLINE - over 3 x 3 hour sessions
Fridays – 24th and 31st July, and 7th August 2026
1:00pm – 4:30pm (Aust EST) (with 30 min break)

PRESENTER: Dr Áine O’Dea

This workshop will help you to elevate your role as a supervisor so that you can incorporate impactful coaching techniques and strategies into your supervisory sessions.

Registrations for this workshop are open on our website www.zimei.com.au

WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT - Powerful Peers: Sharing, Connecting and Collaborating for Growth

ONLINE (over 2 sessions)
Fridays – 21st & 28th August 2026
1:00pm – 4:30pm (Aust EST) (with 30 min break)

PRESENTER: Dr Áine O’Dea

This practical online workshop will explore how peer supervision can enhance your professional practice, wellbeing, and team culture

Register via our website www.zimei.com.au

EARLYBIRD REGISTRATIONS CLOSING - Developing Pretend Play in Children

ONLINE (each module over 2 sessions)
Assessment – Thursday 6th & Friday 7th August 2026
Intervention – Thursday 27th & Friday 28th August 2026

9:00am – 12:30pm (AustEST) (with 30 min break)

Presenter: Dr Siobhan Casey

Play is an important measure of children’s development, as it encompasses emotional, social, cognitive and language aspects. It develops in layers of complexity over time, influencing all aspects of child development. This workshop is provided in two modules:

Assessment Module - the assessment module will focus on clinician’s being able to observe a child’s play; and understand and interpret this information within the child’s family, social and cultural systems.

Intervention Module - this module will provide participants with a clinical reasoning framework for the inclusion of play in therapy sessions; as well as skills/strategies to design and implement intervention programs that will develop children’s pretend play skills.

This workshop is suitable for Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapists.

Earlybird registrations close Friday 5th June 2026. Register NOW via our website www.zimei.com.au to secure your discounted rate

A BIG THANK YOU to our presenter Dr Siobhan Casey who presented the final session today in our NEW ONLINE workshop PLAY MATTERS - Exploring neurodiversity-affirming principles in children’s play.

THANKS Siobhan for making this such an informative and interactive workshop … with the content so relevant. Your skills, knowledge and passion for all things PLAY was evident throughout the workshop.

Thanks also to the participants for sharing their experiences, strategies and resources - lot of interactions and learning over the two sessions.

This workshop sold out fast. If you are interested in joining us, we are re-running in October 2026. Register via our website www.zimei.com.au

REGISTRATIONS CLOSING - Perceive: Recall: Plan and Perform System (PRPP) - Assessment Workshop (Paediatric-focused)

SYDNEY
5 days - Monday 15th - Friday 19th June 2026

PRESENTERS: Assoc Professor Chris Chapparo and Dr Judy Ranka

This 5 day workshop will provide participants with skills/knowledge with regard to assessment using the PRPP, as well as a basic introduction to intervention. The Perceive: Recall: Plan and Perform System (PRPP) is a process-oriented, criterion referenced assessment that employs task analysis methods to determine problems with cognitive information processing component function during routine, task or subtask performance. The PRPP System is for use with adults and children who have difficulty performing daily tasks. It is suitable for adults and children of either s*x and from any cultural background.

Target Audience: Occupational Therapists with an interest in applying PRPP to a paediatric caseload.

Registrations close on Friday 5th June 2026. Register via our website - www.zimei.com.au