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 for 2026

 

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING 3 – When Vision Guides Movement: Understanding the Interaction Between Brain-Based Vision
Impairment and Motor Function

Tuesday 18 August 2026, 1.30pm – 3.00pm (AEST)

Presented by Geoff Bell, Neuro Physiotherapist

Join us for our upcoming Orientation and Mobility Community of Practice as we explore the
important relationship between vision and movement in individuals with brain-based vision
impairment, including Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).

Individuals with brain-based vision impairment often experience challenges that extend
beyond visual functioning. Difficulties interpreting visual information can significantly affect
motor planning, balance, coordination, spatial awareness and movement confidence. Many
individuals also present with co-occurring neurological or physical conditions such as
cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, developmental coordination disorder or acquired brain injury.

Presented by Neuro Physiotherapist Geoff Bell, this session will examine how the visual and
motor systems work together to support movement, orientation and participation.
Understanding these interactions will assist Orientation and Mobility specialists to better
interpret client behaviours, identify barriers to movement, make appropriate referrals and
develop more effective intervention strategies.

Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm (AEST)
1:30pm AEST (VIC/NSW/ACT/TAS/QLD)
1:00pm (SA/NT)
11:30am (WA)
3:30pm (NZ)

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96727200843?pwd=pZATeDGog3Lqa9KjaN9PqAVI5jkuYO.1

This is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and connect with colleagues
across Australasia. 1 COMS Point for attendance.

For enquiries:
Alicia San Martin
alicias@guidedogsvictoria.com.au
Membership Engagement Committee
Orientation and Mobility Association Australasia (OMAA)

 

 

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING 4

Tuesday 17 November 2026, 1.30pm – 3.00pm (AEST) – 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