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Trina Phuah is a Lecturer and Course Director in Occupational Therapy at the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University, based in Albury-Wodonga. She is an AHPRA-registered occupational therapist with a focus on assistive technology and pediatric rehabilitation.
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Sociology), Monash University
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), LaTrobe University
- Master of Occupational Therapy, LaTrobe University
- Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Charles Sturt University
Her research explores assistive technology for communication and computer access, clinical reasoning in occupational therapy, and knowledge translation in practice. She emphasizes authentic assessment and ethical, rights-based interventions.
Recent publications highlight digital assistive technology applications, home automation for disabilities, and education innovation in curriculum design. Themes span pediatric rehabilitation, adaptive interfaces, and inclusive education.
- Life Membership, ARATA (2023)
- Outstanding Student Feedback, Charles Sturt University (2016)
- Soft Technology Award, ARATA (2010)
Trina teaches across all years of the occupational therapy program, integrating assistive technology into clinical practice and co-authoring subjects like OCC204 (Working with Assistive Technology). She also contributes to Speech Pathology programs as an invited lecturer. As a former ARATA Director and OTA SIG co-convenor, she advocates for policy and practice advancements.
