✨ Medico Legal Professional Development Day ✨
Medico Legal and Beyond
Professional Development Day
Thursday, September 10th
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, Floreat WA 6014
A Full Day Dedicated to Medico Legal Excellence
After our successful 2025 event we are pleased to present our 2026 event Medico Legal and Beyond. 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 together with PKG Law, 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 – 9:45 AM - Session 1: Damages Demystified: A Defence Lawyer’s take on OT Evidence and Damages
Learn about Head of Damages and where OT evidence fits in
9:45 AM- 10:45 AM - Session 2: Clinical Insights
- The Transition into Medico-Legal OT and Giving Evidence at ART
- The Quiet Skills of Rapport and Empathy in Trauma-Informed Medico-Legal Assessment
- The Role of the Pain OT: Holistic and Functional Pain Management
10:45 AM – 11:10 AM - Morning tea
11:10 AM - 12:00 AM - Session 3: The Changing Landscape of Personal Injury Compensation – Phil Gleeson
Presented by Phil Gleeson, Director at PKG Injury Lawyers
12:00 AM – 12:30 PM - Session 4: Driving and Community Access: Practical Medico-Legal OT Perspectives
12:30 PM – 1:10 PM - Lunch Break
Enjoy delicious catering and connect with peers and presenters.
1:10 PM - 1:50 PM - Session 5: The Art of Recommending Future Care after Personal Injury
1:50 PM – 2:20 PM - Session 6: Cognition in Context: Assessing Functional Impact in Medico-Legal Practice
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM - Care Studies with our Expert Panel
Ask your questions and gain valuable answers from our OT panel of professionals.
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 specialist topics plus a new Clinical Insights session
Panel Members
ready to answer your most pressing questions related to case examples 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.
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 Cart, Morning tea, lunch and networking drinks and nibbles
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 defensible report
Q&A Panel – Ask your specific questions and get expert answers
Networking - Catch up with colleagues and 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 medico legal specific skills
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 31st July)
Event and Networking Drink
$400
Standard Rate
(from August 1st)
Event and Networking Drink
$450
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