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BUSHkids has hosted six Occupational Therapy student placements in 2022, from tertiary institutions including: • Griffith University • University of the Sunshine Coast • Central Queensland University and Australian Catholic University. Some projects these students have worked on included: • developing a screen time Tipsheet and Lunchbox Learning • developing an OT orientation manual • assisting with developing a telepractice Lego Program • supporting development of a suite of gross motor Tipsheets • developing a self-regulation PowerPoint presentation • attending three local childcares, • Southern Cross University • Charles Darwin University

implementing a fine motor program for five weeks, and creating a fine motor development screening tool.

This year two staff have been recruited following placements in Bundaberg and Warwick – let’s meet one here who’s made a major career change and is loving her work with BUSHkids!

Introducing Jayde Previously a franchisee for three service stations, Jayde Canino sought a career change. After working in a lower socio-economic area, nearby to a school which had trouble with children regularly attending school, Jayde’s passion to want to support her community combined with her strengths led her to study Occupational Therapy. Jayde is now a fourth-year student who came to BUSHkids Bundaberg on placement and is now employed as an AHA until she graduates at the end of 2022, to then be conferred and work as an Occupational Therapist in 2023. Feedback from Jayde’s Professional Lead and fellow OT colleague highlights Jayde’s demonstrated passion and initiative, her ability to work well in a team, and high level of integrity. Jayde has shown to make the most of her learning experiences, and under the AHA delegation model is currently working with several families to complete intake appointments, deliver group programs, attend community networking events, and develop resources. 8