24-Hour Postural Care in Practice

24-hour postural care provides an opportunity for clinicians to move beyond isolated equipment decisions and develop structured, clinically justified approaches that connect assessment findings with intervention across lying, sitting, and standing.

This workshop focuses on practical reasoning and application, supporting participants to confidently interpret assessment outcomes and translate these into clear, effective postural care strategies. Emphasis is placed on understanding how posture evolves across the day, how asymmetries influence function and risk, and how assistive technology can be thoughtfully configured to support consistent positioning.

Working collaboratively with assistive technology suppliers, participants will explore how product features, adjustability, and configuration options can be aligned with clinical priorities. Through case-based discussion and real-world examples, the session will demonstrate how to move from assessment to implementation, with consideration of day-to-day realities, user tolerance, and environmental factors. The overall aim is to strengthen confidence and consistency in clinical decision-making, supporting the development of postural care plans that are both clinically sound and practically achievable.

Key Learning Areas:

By attending this workshop, participants will:

• Analyse postural presentation and identify key asymmetries impacting function, risk, and positioning across the 24-hour period
• Interpret assessment findings to establish clear clinical priorities for postural management
• Apply clinical reasoning to align assistive technology features and configuration options with identified postural goals
• Develop a practical 24-hour postural management plan that considers implementation factors, including environment, support networks, and user tolerance

Location: Astris PME Canberra, 3 Dominion Place, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Date & Time: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Who Should Attend: Prescribing Therapists

Certificates and CPD credits will be awarded for full attendance of the session. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTERS:

The workshop will be led by Bianca Brady and Mellinda Clarke, Clinical Educator at APEX Mobility.

Bianca Brady is an Occupational Therapist and Head of Clinical Education at APEX Mobility.

Bianca has a background in physical rehabilitation, specialising in neurological conditions and challenges affecting daily life. She has worked with NSW Health and in community settings, supporting people to achieve their goals.

Bianca brings 15 years of experience tailoring solutions to individual needs and a passion for education. She focuses on seating and wheeled mobility, advocating for assistive technology to enhance independence while fostering growth and learning opportunities for therapists and colleagues.

Mellinda Clarke is a Physiotherapist and Clinical Educator at APEX Mobility.

Mellinda has over 25 years of experience, with a strong focus on paediatric and disability practice. Since joining APEX Mobility in 2023, she has specialised in clinical education within the assistive technology sector, supporting clinicians, individuals and families to achieve meaningful, goal-directed outcomes.

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