Seating Management Training with Configura Chairs

Join us for hands-on practical workshop for allied health professionals! Seating Management Training with Configura Chairs

Country Care Group Abbotsford is excited to collaborate with Enable Lifecare to offer you an exclusive opportunity to attend a clinical training session. This educational and hands-on training is designed specifically for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Allied Health Professionals working with clients who use recliners.

Presented by Chanelle Olivier, Occupational Therapist and Clinical Educator at Enable Lifecare. With a wealth of experience spanning South Africa's public hospital system and Australia's disability sector, Chanelle brings deep clinical insight to this session. She's a passionate advocate for Assistive Technology, specialising in pressure care, seating management, and manual handling. Expect practical advice, real-world examples, and loads of actionable knowledge you can apply immediately.

What You'll Learn

Seating Management with Configura Chairs

• Intro to seating: size, pressure & posture fundamentals
• Seating assessment strategies: Assessment tools & clinical approach
• Why Configura Chairs: features, benefits & adaptability
• Configura Chair measuring guide: Step-by-step guidance on how to measure bariatric & non-bariatric users for a recliner chair
• Live Demonstration of the Configura chair features, adjustments and functions
• Understand the critical aspects of seating management and the role of Configura chairs in providing effective solutions.
• Apply knowledge of pressure care and postural management to enhance patient comfort and safety.
• Conduct thorough seating assessments and select the appropriate Configura chair for individual patient needs.
• Confidently adjust and customise Configura chairs to meet specific requirements.
• Utilise clinical reasoning to justify seating choices, backed by practical experience and case study insights.

• Q&A and case discussion

Event Details – Abbotsford

📅 Wednesday, 29th April 2026

🕘 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Morning Tea Provided

📍 Au79 Cafe, 27/29 Nicholson St, Abbotsford VIC 3067

Parking: There is 2 hours on-street parking available during weekday business hours, unlimited parking available after 6pm. Alternatively there is underground parking available before 10:30pm next door from the venue at The Hive.

There is a paid car park located at 12 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford VIC - $5 per day

*Please note that this car park has uneven surfaces. If you have a low car, please be mindful and cautious when walking around the car park.

🎓 Earn 2 CPD Points!

📢 Limited spots available

Please RSVP to Sean Redmond via 03 9419 2250 or abbotsford@countrycaregroup.com.au