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OTA awards recap A number of awards were presented at the 2021 National Conference to members for their contributions to occupational therapy. OTA congratulates the award recipients for their ongoing service to the profession.
Honorary Life Membership The Honorary Life Membership Award is granted to Occupational Therapy Australia members who have shown meritorious services in the field of occupational therapy while displaying exemplary contributions in support of the Association. This year the Board approved conferring Honorary Life Membership to two of its long-term members Dr Angela Berndt and Marilyn Pattison.
Dr Angela Berndt
Marilyn Pattison
Occupational Therapy Australia Research Awards
The Occupational Therapy School of Victoria Clinical Awards
These awards acknowledge an occupational therapist’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy. There are awards in four categories:
Research Team The Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group
Thanks to the generosity of the trustees of the Occupational Therapy Trust Fund, this newly established award will provide OTA members with opportunities for growth and development. This year there are three recipients:
Early Career Researcher Kylie Wales
Clinical Researcher Karen Arblaster
Mid Career Researcher Tamara Tse
Lisa Knightbridge
Rebecca Smith
Danielle Hitch
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