✨ Medico Legal Professional Development Day ✨
✨ Medico Legal Professional Development Day ✨
Medico Legal Professional Development Day
Thursday, September 4th
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat WA 6014
Medico Legal Professional Development Day
Thursday, September 4th
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat WA 6014
A Full Day Dedicated to Medico Legal Excellence
Join us for a high-impact professional development day designed specifically for occupational therapists, health professionals, and stakeholders working in or entering the medico legal sector.
Hosted by Beyond Function Occupational Therapy, this event is your opportunity to hear from leading experts, sharpen your assessment and reporting skills, and gain invaluable insights into the legal side of personal injury and compensation matters.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or looking to transition into medico legal work, this is the event that will expand your knowledge and skillset.
Event Program
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM - Registration + Coffee/Tea
Arrive, check in, grab a coffee, and connect with fellow attendees before we begin.
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
Setting the tone for the day ahead and what you can expect to gain.
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM - Session 1: Functional Assessment for the Medico Legal OT
Understand how to conduct thorough, defensible assessments with confidence.
10:00 AM- 10:30 AM - Session 2: Writing and Language Skills for the Medico Legal Therapist
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM - Morning tea
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM - Session 3: Medico Legal Considerations for NDIA and ART
Explore complexities and best practices in working within these frameworks.
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM - Session 4: The Legal Process of Personal Injury Claims
Presented by leading personal injury lawyer: what every medico legal therapist needs to know.
11:50 AM – 12:40 PM - Session 5: Psychosocial Assessment in Medico Legal Reports
12:40 PM – 1:25 PM - Lunch Break
Enjoy delicious catering and connect with peers and presenters.
1:25 PM - 2:10 PM - Session 5: What Makes a Great OT Report—A Legal Perspective
Discover what lawyers look for in strong, court-ready documentation.
2:10 PM – 2:40 PM - Session 6: Recommendations for Care - Tips, Ethics & Considerations
How to recommend care appropriately and defensibly in medico legal contexts.
3:20 PM – 4:30 PM - Closing Remarks & Networking Drinks
Wrap up the day and continue the conversation over drinks.
*** Please note this is the preliminary program and is subject to change***
We’re bringing together a lineup of highly respected leaders from across the occupational therapy and legal professions.
Each speaker has been carefully selected for their real-world experience, practical insights, and commitment to excellence in medico legal work.
Stay tuned as we announce:
Senior Occupational Therapists
With years of hands-on experience in functional and psychosocial assessments
Legal Experts
From the personal injury and compensation fields sharing what really matters in court
Specialist Contributors
Covering NDIA, ART, care recommendations, and more
Panel Members
Ready to answer your most pressing questions during our Q&A session
These speakers won’t just present—they’ll equip you with actionable tools, strategies, and perspectives that elevate your work and confidence.
Full speaker bios will be released soon—keep an eye out!
Join us for this amazing event at the beautiful Boulevard Centre in Floreat, Western Australia.
A modern and welcoming space designed to support learning, connection, and growth—just 15 minutes from the Perth CBD.
Your Ticket Includes:
Catering All Day – Coffee/tea, Morning tea, lunch and networking drinks
Expert Speakers – Learn from top professionals in OT and law
Practical Takeaways – Walk away with real tools and strategies
Legal Insight – Clear direction on what makes a report court-ready
Q&A Panel – Ask your specific questions and get expert answers
Networking – Build relationships with others in the medico legal field
CPD certificate
Who Should Attend?
Occupational therapists currently working in medico legal
Allied health professionals exploring the medico legal space
Those wanting to upskill in functional and psychosocial assessments
Professionals looking to improve their report writing for legal use
Anyone curious about the legal processes behind personal injury claims
CPD-seekers looking for an informative and inspiring development day
OTs who want to network with others working in medico legal
Investment
Early Bird
(until August 1st)
Event and Networking Drink
$400
Standard Rate
(from August 2nd)
Event and Networking Drink
$450
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