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Vestibular Dysfunction and Management: Clinical Competency Course 2026
DATE:
Saturday 22 August 2026 to Thursday 27 August 2026
 
VENUE:
Bond Institute of Health and Sport
2 Promethean Way 
Robina QLD
(Gold Coast)
 
TIME:
8:00am - 6:00pm
 
COST:
$2950.00 including GST
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This six-day intensive, evidence-based course is designed for physiotherapists who have completed an Introductory Vestibular Rehabilitation course and are seeking to consolidate and advance their practice. Through a structured combination of lectures, hands-on practicums, simulated patients, live patient sessions, and competency-based assessment, participants will develop advanced clinical reasoning and practical skills to confidently assess, treat, and manage people presenting with dizziness and imbalance.
 
This is the only competency-based vestibular rehabilitation course in Australia that incorporates supervised patient interactions, supporting translation of evidence into diverse clinical service delivery models while strengthening participants’ applied clinical skills.
 
Our Australian-based Faculty bring more than 100 years of combined experience across vestibular, neurological, and geriatric physiotherapy. Each faculty member has advanced clinical expertise in the management of vestibular disorders and is actively involved in teaching and research. The program is further enriched by Advanced Clinicians and Medical Specialists with expertise in the assessment and management of dizziness and balance disorders.
 
PRESENTED BY:
Dr Katrina Williams (Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist, FACP 2008; Senior Lecturer, University of QLD)
Leia Barnes (Consultant Vestibular Physiotherapist, ENT Service, Logan Hospital; APA Neurological Physiotherapist)
Natalie Rando-Orr (Assistant Professor, Bond University; APA Neurological Physiotherapist)
Dr Ann Rahmann (Specialist Gerontological Physiotherapist, FACP 2024; Research Officer, COH; Fellow, ACU)
 
REGISTRATION CLOSE:
24th July 2026 or until sold out 
 
Food, tea and coffee will be provided: Please notify in the registration form if you have any special dietary requirements. 
 
** Please note, Vestibular Dysfunction & Management: Clinical Competency is only open to Physiotherapists and Medical Officers. Please contact info@vestibulareducationaustralia for more details on course eligibility. 
 
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation within 2 months - refund of 90% of fees.
Cancellation within 1 month - refund 50% of fees
Cancellation after closing date - no refund possible. If a person on the wait list is available to take up the place then a refund of 50% will be provided. 
 

Vestibular Dysfunction and Management: Clinical Competency Course 2026

$2,950.00Price
GST Included

  • Certification

    Two certificates are issued for this Course:

    • Certificate of Attendance

    • Certificate of Competency

    The Certificate of Competency signifies that, at the time of assessment, the participant demonstrated satisfactory performance of specified clinical skills and demonstrated understanding of foundational knowledge related to vestibular rehabilitation, as assessed through written and practical examinations.

    Issuance of a Certificate of Competency does not guarantee ongoing competence, retention of knowledge, or appropriate future application of skills.

    Eligibility and Registration Requirements

    All participants must:

    • Hold current registration as a physiotherapist

    • Provide their AHPRA registration number (or a certified copy of registration) at the time of enrolment

    • Hold current professional indemnity insurance and provide evidence prior to course commencement

    Failure to provide evidence of registration and insurance will result in exclusion from the Course.

    Participants must also have completed prior introductory-level vestibular education. This is defined as the equivalent of at least 10 hours of formal education in vestibular rehabilitation (e.g., introductory course, postgraduate coursework, university study, or recognised online learning).

    Vestibular Education Australia reserves the right to request evidence of completion of prerequisite training and to decline enrolment if eligibility criteria are not met.

    Course Cancellation by Vestibular Education Australia

    Vestibular Education Australia reserves the right to cancel the Course. In the event of cancellation by the organiser, a full refund of course tuition fees will be provided.

    Vestibular Education Australia is not responsible for any additional expenses incurred by participants, including travel or accommodation costs.

    Participant Cancellation

    Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.

    • Cancellation more than 2 months prior to the Course commencement date: 90% refund of course fees

    • Cancellation between 1–2 months prior to commencement: 50% refund

    • Cancellation within 1 month of commencement: no refund

    If a waitlisted participant fills the cancelled place, a 50% refund may be issued at the discretion of Vestibular Education Australia.

    COVID-19 Policy

    If a participant is unable to attend due to confirmed COVID-19 infection and provides a medical certificate, a full refund will be issued.

    If State or Territory Government travel restrictions prevent attendance, participants should contact Vestibular Education Australia to discuss alternative arrangements.

  • Registration fee is inclusive of GST. Payment via credit card only and required at time of booking.

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