THE (HOME) MODS SQUAD! July 2014 Volume 4, Issue 2 OT Newsleer by SCOPE Access Another edion of the Home Modificaon Newsleer for OTs—developed as a resource for OTs across South-Eastern NSW. “The (Home) Mods Squad” has been put together to provide praccal support and informaon sharing about home modificaons and SCOPE Access service provision. Please let us know if there is a topic that you feel is worthwhile sharing and we will work towards publishing it in the next issue of “The (Home) Mods Squad” newsleer. IN THIS ISSUE: ⌂ Update from NSW Home Mods State Council ⌂ Display and Demonstraon centre in Hamilton Street, Dapto is NOW OPEN. ⌂ WATERPROOFING: the importance and stages involved ⌂ TOILETS and their features ⌂ GRAB RAILS: types of rails and ps for prescripon Head Office and Informaon Display Centre Dapto Ph: (02) 4262 4900 Fax: (02) 4260 9494 Milton Office & Rural Builder/OT Service (ROBOT) Ph: (02) 4454 5739 Fax: (02) 4454 5742 1 Ph: 1300 765 887 Email: [email protected]
Home Modification practical tips and resources for Occupational Therapists. SCOPE Access is a NFP Home Modification service provider covering ACT and South-Eastern NSW. We have in-house OTs with a specialist focus on all levels of home modification. They work in teams with our in-house builders and trades.
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THE (HOME) MODS SQUAD!
July 2014 Volume 4, Issue 2
OT Newsletter by SCOPE Access
Another edition of the Home Modification Newsletter for OTs—developed as a resource for OTs across South-Eastern NSW.
“The (Home) Mods Squad” has been put together to provide practical support and information sharing about home modifications and SCOPE Access service provision.
Please let us know if there is a topic that you feel is worthwhile sharing and we will work towards publishing it in the next issue of “The (Home) Mods Squad” newsletter.
IN THIS ISSUE:
⌂ Update from NSW Home Mods State Council
⌂ Display and Demonstration centre in Hamilton Street, Dapto is NOW OPEN.
⌂ WATERPROOFING: the importance and stages involved
⌂ TOILETS and their features
⌂ GRAB RAILS: types of rails and tips for prescription
There have been a few changes to the Occupational Therapy positions within State Council.
Sandra Lightfoot-Collins has commenced as the Senior Occupational Therapist, as of the 6th of May, and will be working four days a week. Sandi brings 31 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, including 17 years within the Home Modification and Maintenance Sector, having held positions as a Service Manager and State Councillor. Sandi also develops and delivers training nationally, as well as teaching within the University of Sydney’s Occupational Therapy Programme.
The focus of Sandi’s position is to develop, expand and provide training for Occupational Therapists who undertake environmental modifications. Training can be tailored to individuals and services needs.
Sandi can be contacted on : Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 9281 26800 Mobile: 0419 937 517
Mary Jackson (Occupational Therapist) remains with the State Council, working on Fridays and she can be contacted on: