OTAUS 2025 MC
Danielle is a population health and disability services professional who specialises in community and consumer involvement to improve service design and delivery. She has worked extensively with government agencies, NGO's and the community services sector; including disability, health, mental health, FDV and housing.
Wednesday Opening Plenary Speaker
Dr Jordan Nguyen is a leading Australian engineer, inventor, and innovator, committed to improving as many lives as possible and becoming a driving force behind both human and technological evolution. As the founderd of Psykinetic, Jordan designs life-changing technologies to transform the lives of people with disabilities and the elderly. He also shares his adventures through documentaries worldwide.
Thursday Opening Plenary, Sylvia Docker Lectureship
Mandy Stanley is Honorary Professor in Occupational Therapy at Edith Cowan University and holds an adjunct position with the University of South Australia. Mandy is recognised by her peers as an inspirational leader in occupational therapy and has an international reputation for her expertise in qualitative research methodologies
Thursday Closing Plenary
Dr. Karen Jacobs is a distinguished occupational therapist and a recognised leader in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within occupational therapy. With a career spanning over four decades, she is the Associate Dean of Digital Learning and Innovation, the Program Director for the post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy, and a Clinical Professor of occupational therapy at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She has been a faculty member since 1983 and has lived in two BU dormitories for nearly two decades as a faculty-in-residence while also hosting the interactive Sargent Choice Test Kitchen, a cooking program that engages students in healthy eating practices.
Friday Opening Plenary Speaker
Clinton Schultz, is a Gamilaraay man and a licensed psychologist. His work delves deeply into concepts of lore, culture, and the broad spectrum of health and wellness, emphasizing the well-being of health and community service workers.
Wednesday Morning Invited Speaker
Dr. Kylie Wales is dedicated to transforming occupational therapy practice by ensuring services are both effective and efficient. With a focus on cost-effective, client-centred care, Kylie examines whether occupational therapy services are meeting client needs. Through a commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practices, she provides practical support to occupational therapists, empowering them to enhance service delivery.