Busy Brains: A rural-born innovation to manage paediatric waiting lists

Topics covered:
• The impact of prolonged waiting periods on children’s confidence, emotional wellbeing, and participation at home and school
• How building children’s understanding of their brain, emotions, and sensory systems can support behaviour and self-advocacy
• Practical insights into providing meaningful interim support for families while awaiting assessment or intervention
• How a child-led model can complement existing paediatric service

Presenter: Aileen Mathyssen
Local Paraburdoo/Tom Price Occupational Therapist, Thrive Together Therapy
Drawing on 18 years of Occupational Therapy experience across tertiary and rural practice, Aileen introduces Busy Brains – an innovative, child-led program developed alongside children in her community. The program provides early brain and body education while families await formal assessment or intervention.

She will share the development of the program, key learnings from implementation in a rural setting, Aileen Mathyssen and how it supports children and families during extended wait times.

Free event for all Health Professionals
Light breakfast provided.
Limited place – registrations are essential. To register, visit ruralhealthwest.eventsair.com/phpn160626e-kar/reg

Please arrive by 6.45am for registration.

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, 7/11 Hedland Place, Karratha
(Located on the second level, above the NAB Bank)
Tuesday 6 June 2026 | 6.45am-8.00am
For more information [email protected]

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