OOFRAS's profile picture. Occupational Opportunities for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (OOFRAS) is a network of occupational therapists responding to displaced people. #OOFRASchat

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Occupational Opportunities for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (OOFRAS) is a network of occupational therapists responding to displaced people. #OOFRASchat

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#worldotday 27 October Join the worldwide movement to promote the global profile of our profession. Free materials to download in a different languages - Arabic and Chinese Traditional & Simplified now added - more items to follow wfot.org/resources

thewfot's tweet image. #worldotday 27 October Join the worldwide movement to promote the global profile of our profession. Free materials to download in a different languages - Arabic and Chinese Traditional & Simplified now added - more items to follow wfot.org/resources

Best wishes for all the learning, networking and celebrating at #OTARG2019 - thanks for the Tweets! Any OTs working with displaced people can list their work in the 'Who's Working Where' directory and map here: bitlylink.com/UD5ze

Delegates from 14 countries are attending #OTARG2019 in Rwanda

thewfot's tweet image. Delegates from 14 countries are attending #OTARG2019 in Rwanda


Our purpose can't be achieved in isolation, it's what brings us together as a network.

OOFRAS's tweet image. Our purpose can't be achieved in isolation, it's what brings us together as a network.

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More can be done to assist refugees fleeing war, conflict, and persecution. #WithRefugees


For #CulturalDiversityDay May 21, #OccupationalTherapists commit to services that are responsive to people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. #OT #Refugee #HealthDisparity


On May 21 #CulturalDiversityDay the #OccupationalTherapy profession commits to ensure that people of all cultural and linguistic backgrounds are enabled to participate equitably in the #occupations of daily life. #OT #Diversity #HealthDisparities


Many wars have a cultural dimension to the conflict. For cultural #diversity to be realised as a resource for #peace & #development - people need to participate in daily life together. #OccupationalTherapy #OT Cultural Diversity Day 21 May!


The world is getting smaller and contact with diversity is increasing! #OccupationalTherapists check the World Federation of Occupational Therapists position statement on diversity and culture (2010) before Cultural Diversity Day May 21! clarissaadriel.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/divers…


If you manage references in Mendeley, feel free to browse or share references with the OOFRAS Network group! mendeley.com/community/occu…


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After years of significant growth under the steady stewardship from Prof Anne Cusick, we are looking for our next Editor-in-Chief. Who would like to lead @AusOTJournal into the future?

OTA is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for the Australian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Informing and educating readers, the Editor-in-Chief strengthens the integrity and quality of the journal. Learn more about the role here: ow.ly/kKwy30op2sS



Any of the OOFRAS Network going to #RCOT2019 in June? It's a prime opportunity to Meet Up - get in touch if you'd like support to do this!


“85 per cent of the world’s refugees are in poor or middle-income countries. That’s where the crisis is.” Some perspective courtesy of Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.


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I have just started a new sustainability4OT group on Facebook @thewfot @OTSusnet @theRCOT I’d love for more #occupationaltherapists to join in order to knowledge share about occupational therapy and #Sustainability Please retweet to spread the word.

OTbeingme's tweet image. I have just started a new sustainability4OT group on Facebook @thewfot @OTSusnet @theRCOT I’d love for more #occupationaltherapists  to join in order to knowledge share about occupational therapy and #Sustainability Please retweet to spread the word.

Reminder: Meet Up 10:00am Saturday 6th April at #AOTA19 re #OccupationalTherapy response to #HumanDisplacement! Location & contact info: facebook.com/events/2671354…


Attending #AOTA19 and have interest in the #OccupationalTherapy response to #HumanDisplacement? Email [email protected] to be invited to the Meet Up with Elisabeth Bahr! #Refugees #ForcedMigration #OccupationalJustice


Hello #OccupationalTherapists and #OccupationalTherapyStudents! April #OOFRSchat topic is 'Occupational Dimensions of Integration for Host and Displaced Communities.' There are 5 Q for you to discuss! #OccupationalJustice #WithRefugees


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