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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250815T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250815T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250725T182744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T183011Z
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Session: Preparing to be an expert Witness
DESCRIPTION:Being called as an expert witness can be a daunting experience for any healthcare professional. In this invaluable mentorship session\, Advocate Pieter van der Schyf will guide you through the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently take on this role with clarity and professionalism. \nWhether you’re new to the process or looking to refine your approach\, this session will cover: \n\nHow to prepare when you are called to act as an expert witness – from understanding your brief to gathering the necessary documentation and records\nWhat is expected of you in this role – including how to conduct yourself in court\, remain impartial\, and communicate your expertise effectively\nHow to formulate an expert summary/report that is clear\, objective\, and legally sound – with practical tips on structure\, language\, and evidence-based justification\n\nGain insights directly from the legal profession on how to align your clinical voice with legal expectations. This session is essential for occupational therapists and other professionals who may be asked to provide medico-legal input in their field of practice. Empower yourself with the tools to step into the courtroom or mediation process with confidence and credibility.
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/mentorship-session-preparing_to_be_an_expert_witness/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Mentorship
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250822T070000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250822T080000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250725T185817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T185817Z
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Session: Ergonomics in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Join occupational therapist and ergonomics expert Phumla Motsa for a focused mentorship session on Ergonomics in the Workplace. This session will explore the definition and purpose of ergonomics\, how it applies in the South African work context\, and what OTs can realistically expect from employers when making ergonomic recommendations. \nPhumla will also share: \n\nPractical tips for conducting assessments and delivering feedback\nKey risk factors in office and remote work setups\nReal-world examples from her extensive corporate and consulting experience\n\nThe session will close with a Q&A for discussion and case-based learning. Ideal for OTs working in vocational rehab\, workplace health\, or disability management.
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/mentorship-session-ergonomics-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Mentorship
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250829T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20250829T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250725T190942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T190942Z
UID:551-1756454400-1756458000@instopp.co.za
SUMMARY:Mentorship Session: Revitalizing Your Team: Overcoming Burnout and Boosting Staff Morale
DESCRIPTION:Join Lilly du Plessis\, Network Support Consultant at Healthman\, for a valuable mentorship session exploring two critical aspects of workplace well-being: how to manage burnout as an employee and how to improve staff morale as an employer. \nDrawing from her experience supporting healthcare practices across South Africa\, Lily will offer practical\, real-world strategies to: \n\nRecognise early signs of burnout and build personal resilience\nFoster open communication and support within teams\nImplement simple yet effective morale-boosting initiatives in the workplace\nPromote a culture of wellness from both an individual and organisational perspective\n\nWhether you’re navigating stress as an employee or looking to create a healthier work environment as a leader\, this session offers tools\, insight\, and encouragement for sustainable success.
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/mentorship-session-revitalizing-your-team-overcoming-burnout-and-boosting-staff-morale/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Mentorship
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250924T035706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T035847Z
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SUMMARY:Private Practice School & Mentorship Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your Private Practice to the next level? \nWe’re excited to invite you to the INSTOPP Private Practice School & Mentorship Programme 2025 – a unique opportunity to build\, grow\, and future-proof your practice with guidance from experienced OTs. \nWhether you’re starting out or wanting to strengthen your systems\, this programme will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and support you need. \n🎥 10 Pre-recorded Training Sessions \nCovering every essential building block of private practice: \n\nGetting started in Private Practice\nAdmin and Operations\nRecord keeping & compliance\nWritten communication\nReport writing & handling difficult clients/colleagues\nMarketing your Private Practice\nFinancial planning\, budgeting & sustainability\nEmployment & HR basics\nTime management for OTs\nFuture-proofing your practice\n\n💻 4 Live Online Mentorship Sessions \nConnect\, reflect\, and problem-solve with your mentors and peers: \n\nSession 1: Introduction & programme overview\nSession 2: Discussion of Videos 1–3\nSession 3: Discussion of Videos 4–6\nSession 4: Discussion of Videos 7–10 & programme closure\n\n📚 CPD Points Applied For \nEarn CPD while investing in yourself and your practice. \n💰 Programme Fees \n\nINSTOPP Members: R2000\nNon-Members: R2500\n\nWe can’t wait to walk this journey with you and support you in building a confident\, sustainable practice. \n👉 Register here: https://qkt.io/GOiQue\nFor more information: www.instopp.co.za | Email: projects@instopp.co.za \nBring your goals. Bring your questions. Bring your vision for practice.\nLet’s grow your Private Practice—together.
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/private-practice-school-mentorship-sessions/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Mentorship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vina Leas":MAILTO:projects@instopp.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250825T070148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T101502Z
UID:576-1760688000-1760720400@instopp.co.za
SUMMARY:Vocational Rehabilitation Workshop - Work Hardening
DESCRIPTION:Everything You Need to Know About Work Hardening & Vocational Rehabilitation \nJoin leading experts for a practical two-day course that takes you from definitions and legal frameworks to the hands-on delivery of work hardening and vocational rehabilitation services. Learn how to navigate clinical reasoning\, job analysis\, negotiation with employers\, and readiness for return-to-work. \nExplore physical\, cognitive\, and psychosocial interventions through real-world demonstrations\, case studies\, and group discussions. \nFrom practical tools and task analysis to funding\, billing\, and administration\, this program gives you the complete blueprint to start\, structure\, and deliver effective work hardening programs. Walk away with confidence\, clarity\, and ready-to-use strategies for practice. \nSpeakers: Dr Tania Buys; Dr Suzanne Harmse; Johanita Sauerman; Chrisna Goddefroy; Leandi Daling \n \nDownload Program \nContact: Leandi Daling; workshops@instopp.co.za Cell: 082 658 0627 \nFor a 10% discount on accommodation at the venue\, please contact Solette Breet\, info@alpineattitude.co.za or 061 799 4495\n(Reference INSTOPP and date 17 October 2025.)
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/vocational-rehabilitation-workshop-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel\, 522 Atterbury Rd\, Menlo Park\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0102\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leandi Daling":MAILTO:workshops@instopp.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251018T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250825T070756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T101846Z
UID:581-1760776200-1760792400@instopp.co.za
SUMMARY:Vocational Rehabilitation Workshop - Work Hardening
DESCRIPTION:Everything You Need to Know About Work Hardening & Vocational Rehabilitation \nJoin leading experts for a practical two-day course that takes you from definitions and legal frameworks to the hands-on delivery of work hardening and vocational rehabilitation services. Learn how to navigate clinical reasoning\, job analysis\, negotiation with employers\, and readiness for return-to-work. \nExplore physical\, cognitive\, and psychosocial interventions through real-world demonstrations\, case studies\, and group discussions. \nFrom practical tools and task analysis to funding\, billing\, and administration\, this program gives you the complete blueprint to start\, structure\, and deliver effective work hardening programs. Walk away with confidence\, clarity\, and ready-to-use strategies for practice. \nSpeakers: Dr Tania Buys; Dr Suzanne Harmse; Johanita Sauerman; Chrisna Goddefroy; Leandi Daling \n \nDownload Program \nContact: Leandi Daling; workshops@instopp.co.za Cell: 082 658 0627 \nFor a 10% discount on accommodation at the venue\, please contact Solette Breet\, info@alpineattitude.co.za or 061 799 4495\n(Reference INSTOPP and date 17 October 2025.)
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/vocational-rehabilitation-workshop-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel\, 522 Atterbury Rd\, Menlo Park\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0102\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leandi Daling":MAILTO:workshops@instopp.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250924T040920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T041514Z
UID:630-1761246000-1761249600@instopp.co.za
SUMMARY:Private Practice School & Mentorship Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your Private Practice to the next level? \nWe’re excited to invite you to the INSTOPP Private Practice School & Mentorship Programme 2025 – a unique opportunity to build\, grow\, and future-proof your practice with guidance from experienced OTs. \nWhether you’re starting out or wanting to strengthen your systems\, this programme will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and support you need. \n🎥 10 Pre-recorded Training Sessions \nCovering every essential building block of private practice: \n\nGetting started in Private Practice\nAdmin and Operations\nRecord keeping & compliance\nWritten communication\nReport writing & handling difficult clients/colleagues\nMarketing your Private Practice\nFinancial planning\, budgeting & sustainability\nEmployment & HR basics\nTime management for OTs\nFuture-proofing your practice\n\n💻 4 Live Online Mentorship Sessions \nConnect\, reflect\, and problem-solve with your mentors and peers: \n\nSession 1: Introduction & programme overview\nSession 2: Discussion of Videos 1–3\nSession 3: Discussion of Videos 4–6\nSession 4: Discussion of Videos 7–10 & programme closure\n\n📚 CPD Points Applied For \nEarn CPD while investing in yourself and your practice. \n💰 Programme Fees \n\nINSTOPP Members: R2000\nNon-Members: R2500\n\nWe can’t wait to walk this journey with you and support you in building a confident\, sustainable practice. \n👉 Register here: https://qkt.io/GOiQue\nFor more information: www.instopp.co.za | Email: projects@instopp.co.za \nBring your goals. Bring your questions. Bring your vision for practice.\nLet’s grow your Private Practice—together.
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/private-practice-school-mentorship-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Mentorship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vina Leas":MAILTO:projects@instopp.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250924T041210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T041210Z
UID:633-1762455600-1762459200@instopp.co.za
SUMMARY:Private Practice School & Mentorship Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your Private Practice to the next level? \nWe’re excited to invite you to the INSTOPP Private Practice School & Mentorship Programme 2025 – a unique opportunity to build\, grow\, and future-proof your practice with guidance from experienced OTs. \nWhether you’re starting out or wanting to strengthen your systems\, this programme will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and support you need. \n🎥 10 Pre-recorded Training Sessions \nCovering every essential building block of private practice: \n\nGetting started in Private Practice\nAdmin and Operations\nRecord keeping & compliance\nWritten communication\nReport writing & handling difficult clients/colleagues\nMarketing your Private Practice\nFinancial planning\, budgeting & sustainability\nEmployment & HR basics\nTime management for OTs\nFuture-proofing your practice\n\n💻 4 Live Online Mentorship Sessions \nConnect\, reflect\, and problem-solve with your mentors and peers: \n\nSession 1: Introduction & programme overview\nSession 2: Discussion of Videos 1–3\nSession 3: Discussion of Videos 4–6\nSession 4: Discussion of Videos 7–10 & programme closure\n\n📚 CPD Points Applied For \nEarn CPD while investing in yourself and your practice. \n💰 Programme Fees \n\nINSTOPP Members: R2000\nNon-Members: R2500\n\nWe can’t wait to walk this journey with you and support you in building a confident\, sustainable practice. \n👉 Register here: https://qkt.io/GOiQue\nFor more information: www.instopp.co.za | Email: projects@instopp.co.za \nBring your goals. Bring your questions. Bring your vision for practice.\nLet’s grow your Private Practice—together.
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/private-practice-school-mentorship-sessions-3/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Mentorship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vina Leas":MAILTO:projects@instopp.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20250924T041354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T041354Z
UID:635-1763665200-1763668800@instopp.co.za
SUMMARY:Private Practice School & Mentorship Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your Private Practice to the next level? \nWe’re excited to invite you to the INSTOPP Private Practice School & Mentorship Programme 2025 – a unique opportunity to build\, grow\, and future-proof your practice with guidance from experienced OTs. \nWhether you’re starting out or wanting to strengthen your systems\, this programme will equip you with the knowledge\, tools\, and support you need. \n🎥 10 Pre-recorded Training Sessions \nCovering every essential building block of private practice: \n\nGetting started in Private Practice\nAdmin and Operations\nRecord keeping & compliance\nWritten communication\nReport writing & handling difficult clients/colleagues\nMarketing your Private Practice\nFinancial planning\, budgeting & sustainability\nEmployment & HR basics\nTime management for OTs\nFuture-proofing your practice\n\n💻 4 Live Online Mentorship Sessions \nConnect\, reflect\, and problem-solve with your mentors and peers: \n\nSession 1: Introduction & programme overview\nSession 2: Discussion of Videos 1–3\nSession 3: Discussion of Videos 4–6\nSession 4: Discussion of Videos 7–10 & programme closure\n\n📚 CPD Points Applied For \nEarn CPD while investing in yourself and your practice. \n💰 Programme Fees \n\nINSTOPP Members: R2000\nNon-Members: R2500\n\nWe can’t wait to walk this journey with you and support you in building a confident\, sustainable practice. \n👉 Register here: https://qkt.io/GOiQue\nFor more information: www.instopp.co.za | Email: projects@instopp.co.za \nBring your goals. Bring your questions. Bring your vision for practice.\nLet’s grow your Private Practice—together.
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/private-practice-school-mentorship-sessions-4/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Mentorship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vina Leas":MAILTO:projects@instopp.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T002523
CREATED:20260416T201132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T130522Z
UID:1131-1778832000-1778936400@instopp.co.za
SUMMARY:INSTOPP Private Practice Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow occupational therapy private practitioners for a focused two-day symposium addressing the realities of private practice today. The programme covers medical aid challenges\, pricing and sustainability\, leadership and communication\, legal compliance (POPIA & PAIA)\, and the practical use of AI to save time and reduce admin. Designed for practice owners and clinicians\, this symposium offers practical\, immediately applicable insights to help you work smarter\, lead confidently\, and build a sustainable private practice in a changing healthcare landscape. Register Now \nSpeaker & Topic Line-Up \n\nDr Carl Pieterse\n\nOccupational Therapy in Crisis? Navigating Medical Aid Challenges and the Road Ahead Understanding medical aid pressures\, professional impact\, and future-focused strategies for OT private practice. \n\nJohanita Suarman & Chrisna Goddefrey (INSTOPP)\n\nINSTOPP Update on the Funder Landscape Billing and coding updates\, Department of Labour regulations\, and recent medical aid rule changes. \n\nJulian Botha (HealthMan – Director & Attorney)\n\nRecord Keeping and Retention in the Context of POPIA\, PAIA and Health Legislation Practical legal guidance on compliant documentation\, retention periods\, and data protection in private practice. \n\nTasneem Abrahams – Private Practice Growth Club\n\nLeading Alone\, Pricing Wisely: Thinking Critically About Time\, Value and Sustainability Leadership loneliness\, business thinking\, pricing correctly\, understanding your hourly value\, and working smarter—not harder. \n\nDimpho (Ditsebe) Hlungwane – Operational Efficiency in Healthcare Practices\n\nThis session explores practical strategies to streamline workflows\, optimise staff and resource utilisation\, and reduce administrative burden in healthcare settings\, while maintaining high standards of patient care. Participants will gain actionable insights to improve productivity\, sustainability\, and patient experience. \n\nPieter van der Walt (CEO\, CX Consulting)\n\nAI in Private Practice: Safe\, Effective and POPIA-Compliant Using AI responsibly to save time\, reduce admin\, and improve efficiency without compromising ethics or compliance. \n\nPanel Discussion\n\nAI\, Compliance and the Future of Private Practice Practical insights and audience questions with industry experts. \n\n Ursula Botha – Confident Voices\n\nCommunication and Professionalism in Private Practice Using WhatsApp professionally\, negotiating with confidence\, handling difficult staff conversations\, and presenting yourself as a credible practice ambassador Earn 11 CPD points (8 General + 3 Ethics) Connect with peers and share innovative practices Go to www.instopp.co.za for the provisional program. Contact: Leandi Daling by emailing workshops@instopp.co.za \nREGISTER NOW \nProgram: \nDOWNLOAD PROVISIONAL PROGRAM \nTrade: \nDownload Trade Information
URL:https://instopp.co.za/event/instopp-private-practice-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Afrique Boutique Hotel\, Gauteng\, 20 Asquith Rd\, Ravenswood\, Boksburg\, Gauteng\, 1459\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leandi Daling":MAILTO:workshops@instopp.co.za
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