World Federation of Occupational Therapists Council and Congress 2018

WFOT 1952 USA, United Kingdom (England and Scotland), Canada, South Africa, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, India and Denmark, inaugurated the WFOT. 

1952 - present day

Key Points Close links with WHO since 1959 UN Compact World report on Ageing & Mental Health World report on Disability Community Rehabilitation Healthy Workplaces UN Compact

Purpose of WFOT Key international representative for occupational therapists and occupational therapy Official international organisation for the promotion of occupational therapy and therapists

Links with WHO 60th Anniversary this year WFOT action plans are linked to WHO key goals

Organisational Aims Promote health, well being, occupation, and participation within a worldwide perspective Increase awareness Develop and promote a standard of excellence Ensure ongoing development and accessibility of quality education and research Develop and maintain WFOT as a ground breaking efficient and effective organisation Demonstrate leadership of WFOT as a catlyst and innovator

Programme Areas Education Practice Development Research Executive/Leadership and Advocacy

How can you access information and resources and get involved? www.wfot.org www.facebook.com/thwfot www.youtube.com/thewfot www.twitter.com/thewfot http://otion.wfot.org

Membership Organisational - 101 member organisations across the world representing all 7 continents. Divided into regional groups Individual – through membership organisations, annual fee paid via membership organisations

Benefits to individual Access to members only section of the WFOT website to download the latest documents, guidance, and materials 12 months ahead of general release Discounts on products offered on the WFOT website of up to 50% Discounts on all books published by Wiley Access to online Bulletin Access to OTION E newsletter Apply for the Thelma Cardwell Foundation Award 50% discount for MedBridge subscription

Benefits to occupational therapy Supports strategic international representation Supports development of the profession in emerging areas Sets minimum standards for education recognised and used by regulators Promotes occupational therapy in a global market

Resources Position statements Publications Networking (OTION) Guidelines and standards

2018 Council Cape Town

Congress Every four years Linked to a council meeting Aim to balance locations across continents Cape Town South Africa – first on the African continent - Connected to Diversity, Positioned for Impact

2000 + attendees Five days of papers, workshops, poster presentations, key note speakers, world café, symposiums and networking User perspective

Emerging themes De-colonialisation Re-ablement Action/activists Diversity Political Occupational justice Well being in the workplace – police Technology as an enabler

Outcomes Different in detail for each region Energising Inspirational Challenging A celebration of sharing