Community of Practice Meetings

These meetings are a means of staying in touch with other O&M specialists around Australasia to share resources, knowledge and experience outside of our organisations. The Membership Engagement Committee will be running these meetings quarterly with different topics to be covered in each session. Registered OMAA Members who attend live are eligible to receive 1 COMS continuing education point per CoP Meeting; please read below for more details.

 

Upcoming meetings

 

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE #3: Orientation & Mobility for Children

Tuesday 19 August 2025

The OMAA Member Engagement Committee is thrilled to invite you to our third Community of Practice session — and this time, it’s all about Orientation and Mobility for children!

We’ve lined up a fast-paced and fun session, featuring a series of short 10-minute spotlights from passionate O&M specialists around the country. Each mini-presentation is packed with practical ideas, tools, and inspiration to support your work with kids of all ages and abilities.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
• How to run engaging classroom workshops for different age groups
• Using AI to spark curiosity and build O&M skills
• Mobility aids for little travellers — canes, tips, AMDs, and the “cane belt”
• A bite-sized overview of go-to O&M assessment tools
• Making O&M playful and fun — ideas that kids and you will love
• Supporting children with multiple impairments — getting started with confidence

Gavin will be facilitating the session, and we’ve got a fantastic group of presenters ready to share and connect.

Date: August 19th

Time: 1.30 to 3pm AEST

1 COMS COP point accrued for attending in person.

We’d love for you to be part of this lively, idea-packed session with your fellow O&Ms.

#InvestinO&M

Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/j/99946030878

 

 

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE #4:

Tuesday 18 November 2025 – Please check back for more details soon.

 

Claim COMS credits

COMS Points

Join our Community of Practice meetings and you will receive 1 COMS point for each one you attend! Please note: you must attend the meeting in person to be awarded the point.

Below we have clarified the process for receiving a certificate for your CE points if you are COMS and are wanting those points.

The final CoP in 2023 was a registered event for ACVREP however others in 2023 were not so are not eligible for the 1 CE point. We are expecting each CoP meeting will attract 1 CE point going forward if there is a relevant topic.

To make life a little easier for your volunteer Professional Development committee we have decided to issue certificates at the end of the 2024 calendar year which will include the CoP at the end of 2023 as well. If you would like a certificate with your attendance and CE points noted you will need to reach out to us at that time (there will be a reminder nearer the time).

If your ACVREP renewal is due before that and you need the certificate early, please reach out by emailing engagement@omaaustralasia.com

We keep a track at each CoP meeting who is in attendance. It is helpful if you have your full name on the zoom so that we can keep track easily. Thanks for your cooperation with this.

 

Past meetings

Missed the last meeting? See below for recordings of past meetings.

 

Feedback

Have a suggestion for an upcoming topic, or other feedback? Email the Membership Engagement Committee at engagement@omaaustralasia.com