Professional Development

Sharing knowledge. Building confidence. Strengthening communities.

Our professional development sessions focus on practical tools you can apply straight away. Led by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in speech therapy, occupational therapy, and music therapy, we deliver evidence-based, person-centred training for educators, clinicians, community workers, and carers. Each session is designed to build confidence, share knowledge, and strengthen communities.

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Develop your skills

Learn from experienced professionals

At QPAH, we believe that knowledge is most powerful when it’s shared. Our experienced team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and registered music therapists provide professional development opportunities designed to inspire confidence, spark new ideas, and strengthen practice.

We deliver training across all areas within our scope of practice – from communication and feeding, to sensory regulation, inclusion, creative therapies, functional capacity, and neurodivergent-affirming approaches.

OUR APPROACH

Tailored to your needs

Every workplace is unique, so we work with you to design sessions that are practical, engaging, and relevant to your setting. Whether you’re a teacher, early childhood educator, aged care provider, allied health professional, or community organisation, our workshops are created to meet your goals and the needs of the people you support.

We provide professional development in flexible formats, including:

  • Workshops and seminars at your workplace
  • Training days for schools, early learning centres (use your Kindy Uplift funding), or aged care providers
  • Online sessions or webinars
  • Conference presentations and keynote addresses
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customisable professional development

Topics we can cover

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Supporting children’s communication, play and participation

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Sensory processing and self-regulation strategies

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Feeding and swallowing support

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Creative therapies in disability and mental health

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Functional capacity and everyday independence

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Neurodivergent affirming practice

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Collaboration across allied health and education

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How to integrate music into your workplace to improve productivity

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Cutomisable topics of your choice

Let’s work together

Connect with us to discuss professional development tailored to the needs of your team, school or service.

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