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Rebecca Khan

As a leading Occupational Therapist specialising in paediatric continence and bowel health, Rebecca Khan channels her extensive clinical expertise into powerful educational offerings. She is the creator of highly-regarded workshops and online training courses that have empowered countless families and professionals. Rebecca is now a sought-after speaker, offering dynamic, evidence-based presentations and training for organisations, schools, and professional bodies. Book with Rebecca to provide your team with expert insights and practical strategies to confidently manage and support childhood toileting challenges, transforming your approach with knowledge from a true leader in the field.

Rebecca's Profile

Leading Occupational Therapist


After graduating from the University of Queensland in 2001, Rebecca has 24 years of experience working in:

  • Establishment and directorship of a private practice - Kids That Go Therapies
  • Project management - Conquering Wees & Poos Learning Package
  • Clinical supervision - occupational therapy and continence clinicians
  • Expert witness - Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
  • Literature Research - best practice management of bowel and bladder difficulties in children
  • Community and hospital public health
  • Multidisciplinary teams

Volunteer Roles


As a person with lived experience of gastrointestinal disorders, Rebecca has volunteered to extend support and knowledge into the community in this field. Rebecca currently:

Details For November

Conquering the Puberty Blues

ONLINE (over 3 sessions)

Tuesdays – 10th, 17th & 24th November 2026

11:00am - 12:30pm (AustEDT)

Brisbane – 10:00am – 11:30am (AustEST) – Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne/Hobart – 11:00am - 12:30pm (AustEDT) – Darwin – 9:30am – 11:00am (AustCST) – Adelaide – 10:30am – 12 noon (AustCDT) – Perth – 8:00am – 9:30am (AustWST)

 

I am pleased to announce that registrations are now open  for this ONLINE workshop on our website www.zimei.com.au.  

 

Registering and Payment

We will process your registration once the full payment has been received and/or processed. Please note - we can not guarantee your place at the workshop until such time. Once payment for your workshop attendance has been received and processed, you will receive a confirmation email.

 

Tax Invoices

You are able to download your Tax Invoice at the time of registration (there is also a link on your registration and confirmation emails if you forget to download on registration). This tax invoice meets the requirements set by the ATO. You will need to keep a copy for your tax records. If you are requiring a $0 balance tax invoice for the purposes of seeking reimbursement from your employer, scholarship fund (eg www.hwsp.com.au) or similar - please contact the Zi Mei Events office info@zimei.com.au who will be able to assist.

 

Employer Funded Registrations

If your workshop registration is being funded by your employer, you may wish to include their details as part of the registration process. Register online with your first/surname in the relevant fields, then add your employer ‘s name in the first line of the address field, followed by your employer’s address details in the remainder of the address fields. By default, choose the direct debit payment option.  This will create a tax invoice which you can download, as well as generate your registration email. Your registration email will have links to your tax invoice as well as a link back to the payment options. You can then forward a copy of this registration email to your finance department to facilitate payment. Information with regard to paying via direct debit or cheque is included on the Tax Invoice. Organisations wishing to pay via credit card can use the PayPal payment option via the link in the registration email. Please be advised that there is a PayPal service fee (ie 2.6% + 30c) if choosing this payment option.

 

Workshop Recording

Please note to safeguard the copyright of material presented, maintain the confidentiality of case discussions and the privacy of participants, this workshop WILL NOT be recorded



Lunch & Learn: Replay Access

Lunch & Learn: REPLAY ACCESS

LUNCH & LEARN is a series of 1hr training events for clinicians presented by Rebecca Khan, Continence Occupational Therapist, who has 20+ years experience supporting families in the community, particularly in the areas of continence and self care.

COST: AUD$50 each or AUD$430 for the whole series (11 sessions in total).

#1 WHEN IS IT TIME TO START WORKING ON TOILETING SKILLS?:

  • Toilet training - readiness checklist
  • Toilet training steps
  • Bowel and bladder development
  • Constipation / withholding
  • How to set up for success!

#5 CONTINENCE AIDS FOR KIDS:

  • types and uses
  • washable or disposable?
  • selection guide
  • tips for maintaining skin integrity
  • tips for self management when out of home

#2 URGE OR NO URGE?:

  • What are the steps of toilet training?
  • What if they have no urge?
  • Toilet skill development - 2 strategies
  • How to access the urge
  • How to highlight the urge
  • How to set up a relevant toilet routine

#6 TOILETING IN SCHOOL:

  • helping kids feel confident to access the toilet at school (and stop withholding ALL day)
  • supporting families and schools with setting up the toilet environment
  • getting ready for the new year - transition tips to maintain independence
  • advocating for kids' toilet access and privacy
  • preparing an effective toilet 'go bag' for school

#3 TOILET PHOBIA: HELPING KIDS WHO WON'T POO ON THE LOO:

  • What could it be?
  • What does it look like? Assessment
  • Common sustaining factors
  • Skill building strategies

#7 ESTABLISHING ACHIEVABLE TOILETING GOALS OVER THE HOLIDAYS:

  • working with parents to plan ahead with confidence so change can feel achievable
  • checking bowel and bladder health before starting so that goals are well-timed
  • setting up the home environment with summer play, outings and routines in mind
  • preparing to continue practice at holiday locations
  • holiday bedwetter alarm trials - tips and tricks

#4 BEDWETTING ALARMS: WHEN AND WHICH ONE?:

  • Bladder and bowel development and training
  • What to manage first?
  • Causes of nocturnal enuresis
  • Alarm types, how to choose one and how to use it!
  • Resources available

#8 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & TOILETING WITH KIDS AND TEENS:

  • how to assess and make initial decisions safely with best practice
  • know when to refer on (ie red flags) and where to start with intervention
  • where can clinicians look for equipment
  • help with clinical decision making
  • tips and tricks using NDIS documentation

#9 PDA + TOILETING:

  • Practical strategies for Pathological Demand Avoidance
  • Supporting toileting independence in PDA profiles
  • Understanding demand avoidance in context
  • Collaborative vs demand-based approaches
  • Reducing anxiety around toileting routines

#10 CHEEKY HACKS FOR TEACHING BOTTOM WIPING:

  • Developmental readiness for self-cleaning
  • Creative teaching methods and "cheeky" hacks
  • Equipment and positioning aids
  • Practice activities and games
  • Troubleshooting resistance and fears

#11 THE ROLE OF COACHING IN SUPPORTING TOILETING INTERVENTION:

  • Using a Coach Approach with parents
  • Supporting children with complex challenges
  • Collaborative goal setting with families
  • Empowering parents as intervention partners
  • Building sustainable support systems
Lunch & Learn: Replay Access

Lunch & Learn: REPLAY ACCESS

LUNCH & LEARN is a series of 1hr training events for clinicians presented by Rebecca Khan, Continence Occupational Therapist, who has 20+ years experience supporting families in the community, particularly in the areas of continence and self care.

COST: AUD$50 each or AUD$430 for the whole series (8 sessions in total).

#1 WHEN IS IT TIME TO START WORKING ON TOILETING SKILLS?:

  • Toilet training - readiness checklist
  • Toilet training steps
  • Bowel and bladder development
  • Constipation / withholding
  • How to set up for success!

#5 CONTINENCE AIDS FOR KIDS:

  • types and uses
  • washable or disposable?
  • selection guide
  • tips for maintaining skin integrity
  • tips for self management when out of home

#2 URGE OR NO URGE?:

  • What are the steps of toilet training?
  • What if they have no urge?
  • Toilet skill development - 2 strategies
  • How to access the urge
  • How to highlight the urge
  • How to set up a relevant toilet routine

#6 TOILETING IN SCHOOL:

  • helping kids feel confident to access the toilet at school (and stop withholding ALL day)
  • supporting families and schools with setting up the toilet environment
  • getting ready for the new year - transition tips to maintain independence
  • advocating for kids' toilet access and privacy
  • preparing an effective toilet 'go bag' for school

#3 TOILET PHOBIA: HELPING KIDS WHO WON'T POO ON THE LOO:

  • What could it be?
  • What does it look like? Assessment
  • Common sustaining factors
  • Skill building strategies

#7 ESTABLISHING ACHIEVABLE TOILETING GOALS OVER THE HOLIDAYS:

  • working with parents to plan ahead with confidence so change can feel achievable
  • checking bowel and bladder health before starting so that goals are well-timed
  • setting up the home environment with summer play, outings and routines in mind
  • preparing to continue practice at holiday locations
  • holiday bedwetter alarm trials - tips and tricks

#4 BEDWETTING ALARMS: WHEN AND WHICH ONE?:

  • Bladder and bowel development and training
  • What to manage first?
  • Causes of nocturnal enuresis
  • Alarm types, how to choose one and how to use it!
  • Resources available

#8 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & TOILETING WITH KIDS AND TEENS:

  • how to assess and make initial decisions safely with best practice
  • know when to refer on (ie red flags) and where to start with intervention
  • where can clinicians look for equipment
  • help with clinical decision making
  • tips and tricks using NDIS documentation

Collaborations

Podcast: When Toileting Goes Off Track: A Paediatric OTs Guide to Bowel and Bladder Health

Services

Continence Consulting

Rebecca offers individualised assessment and practical solutions for real-life bowel and bladder difficulties. Rebecca works with both you and your child to address challenges and implement effective strategies.

Clinical
Education

Need specialized training for your team? Rebecca offers tailored clinical education for the education, health, and disability sectors, ensuring the content is relevant, practical, and meets your team's goals.

Launching
Soon

Be Brilliant is a new health promotion package for the early childhood sector. This program will equip Australian centres with the essential tools and strategies to foster effective toileting skills.

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