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Women's Pelvic Health - Level 3

(Advanced Courses) 

IMPORTANT NOTE #1: LIVE ONLINE 

These courses are LIVE ONLINE (live streamed) events from Australia.

There are NO RECORDINGS, attendance in real time online is required.

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IMPORTANT NOTE #2:   SCHEDULED TIME ZONES

Courses are scheduled at different time zones with the aim of providing a 'daytime option' for all members.

However, any person can enrol in any course (and simply choose to learn overnight if they wish to do so!).

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IMPORTANT NOTE #3:  DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Courses are written to be consistent with the expected competency / difficulty level of APA Level 3

Participants should have completed APA Level 2 or the equivalent in their own country

QUICKVIEW CALENDAR 2024 / 2025

CLICK ON COURSE TITLE FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION

MAIN LEVEL 3 COURSES

     2024           2024             2025

1. Adv PF: POP / SUI including pessaries                      July 2024       Dec 2024         Feb 2025

2. Adv PF: Overactive Bladder                                              -               Oct 2024          Jan 2025  

3. Adv PF: Pelvic Floor related Pain Disorders               June 2024               -              Jun 2025

4. Adv PF: Bowel Dysfunction                                               -                        -              Sept 2025

5. Adv PF: Exerc, Sport & Musculoskeletal Dysunction^         -             Sept 2024       May 2025

^strongly recommended to complete the Adv PF POP/SUI prior to this course

EXTRA LEVEL 3 COURSES

6. Adv PF: Birth Choices                                                Feb  2024              -                July 2025  

7. Adv PF: Sexual Function and Dysfunction                       -                       -                Aug 2025

8. Adv PF: Trauma & DV Informed Care                               -                        -               June 2025

9. Adv PF: Objective Testing of the Pelvic Floor                   -                       -                      -

10. Advanced Pessary Management^^                                 -                       -                      -

^^pre-requisite: Adv POP/SUI and independently fit >20 pessaries in clinical practice

WHTA MEMBERS ONLY - live online plus recording

11. RESEARCH UPDATE - Childbearing Year part A (non-PF)                  Nov 2024

12. RESEARCH UPDATE - Childbearing Year part B (PF)                                -             Mar 2025

13. RESEARCH UPDATE - Pelvic Floor                                                            -              Nov 2025

DETAILED INFORMATION

COURSE DATES & TIMES ; PRICING ; ENROLMENT LINKS
1. Advanced Pelvic Floor - POP and SUI
     - 32hours live online (LIVE STREAMED) - no recordings
     - plus 2-3hour face-to-face pessary practical
POP SUI Details

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PEOPLE DOING THE COURSE THE FIRST TIME 

People enrolling in this course for the first time MUST enrol in  BOTH the POP and SUI component

POP COMPONENT MUST BE COMPLETED FIRST

It is possible to split the course. eg complete POP in July '24 and request SUI in Feb '25.

However, course must be paid in full prior to commencing POP, and SUI must be completed within 1 year.

People wanting to split the course should enrol based on the POP dates then request a change for SUI.

Also note... an additional set of SUI dates are scheduled for mid Feb 2025 for people who all other SUI dates don't suit (must have completed POP already)

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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVED COMPLETED THE COURSE BEFORE

The Adv POP/SUI is an enormous course with constant updates.

Physiotherapists who have completed the course before can repeat just the POP or just the SUI 

WHTA Member Early Bird Repeat Course Fees are

$200 repeat POP theory, $200 repeat SUI Theory; $200 to repeat the practical

However.... 2024 WHTA MEMBER OFFER! repeat the Theory for FREE (enrol before 31st Dec)

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upcoming course dates

OPTION 1:  JULY 2024

POP: 2 x 9 hour days​

SUI: 2 x 8 hour days

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POP COMPONENT

 

USA/UK: Sun 21st & Mon 22nd 

USA Pacific Time:  3pm -12am 

USA Central Time: 5pm - 2am

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AUS/NZ: Mon 22nd & Tues 23rd 

AUST Sydney time: 8am - 5pm

NZ Auckland time: 10am - 7pm 

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SUI COMPONENT*

 

USA/UK: Fri 26th & Sat 27th  

USA Pacific Time:  3pm -11pm 

USA Central Time: 5pm - 1am

 

AUS:NZ: Sat 27th & Sun 28th 

AUST, Sydney Time: 8am - 4pm

NZ Auckland Time: 10am - 6pm 

OPTION 2: DEC 2024

POP: 2 x 9hour days

SUI: 3 x 5.5hr days* 

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POP COMPONENT

 

USA/UK: Sat 30th & Sun 1st Dec 

USA Pacific Time: 8am - 5pm

UK London Time: 4pm - 1am

 

AUS/NZ: Sun 1st & Mon 2nd Dec 

 AUST Sydney Time: 3am - Midday

NZ Auckland Time: 5am - 2pm

       

SUI COMPONENT*

(*note: different format; 3 x 5.5hr)

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USA/UK: Tues 3rd - Thurs 5th Dec

USA Pacific Time: 2.30pm - 8pm (x3)

UK London Time: 10.30pm - 6am (x3)

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AUS/NZ: Wed 4th - Fri 6th Dec

AUST Sydney time: 9.30am - 3pm (x3)

NZ Auckland time: 11.30 - 5pm (x3)

OPTION 3: FEB 2025

POP: 2 x 9hour days

SUI: 2 x 8hour days

 

POP COMPONENT

 

USA/UK Fri 31st Jan ; Sat 1st Feb 

USA Pacific Time: 1pm - 10pm​

UK, London Time: 9pm - 8am

 

AUS/NZ: Sat 1st ; Sun 2nd Feb

AUST Sydney: 8am - 5pm

NZ Auckland Time: 10am - 7pm 

 

SUI COMPONENT*

 

USA/UK: Thurs 6th & Fri 7th Dec

USA Pacific Time: 1pm - 9pm​

UK, London Time: 9pm - 7am

 

AUS/NZ: Fri 7th & Sat 8th Feb

AUST Sydney Time: 8am - 4pm

NZ Auckland Time: 10am - 6pm

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*OPTION 4: Additional SUI only

These sessions have been scheduled to allow flexibility of enrolment. People who attend one of the POP courses above but are unable to attend the associated SUI session can attend these SUI sessions instead if more convenient. 

UK / IRELAND / USA

3 x 5.5hr sessions

Mon 10th, Tues 11th & Wed 12th Feb

UK London Time: 6pm - 11.30pm

USA Pacific Time: 10am - 3.30pm

AUSTRALIA / NZ

3 x 5.5hr sessions

Tues 11th, Wed, 12th and Thurs 13th

AUST Sydney Time: 5am - 10.30am

NZ Auckland Time: 7am - 12.30pm

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NOTE: Participants must have enrolled & completed the POP component of OPTION 1, 2 or 3 to attend these SUI sessions.

PRACTICAL (LAB) LOCATIONS and DATES

Participants must have completed a minimum of the POP component to attend a pessary practical

Please contact admin@whta.com.au for a current list of available lab locations / dates for each course

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND Practicals: usually within 1 month of POP Course

UK / IRELAND: possible December mid December if sufficient numbers

USA: labs between 18th February and 2nd March 2025

CURRENT POP / SUI COURSE FEES

COURSE FEES for Australian Physiotherapists           WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before):                                         $935AUD (GST incl)                    $1015AUD  (GST incl)

Standard (>1month before start date)                           $1045AUD (GST incl)                    $1125AUD  (GST incl)

Late (<1 month before start date                                   $1090AUD (GST incl)                    $1170AUD  (GST incl)

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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FIRST TIME ENROLLING???...
REPEATING the COURSE???...
DATES POP / SUI
Additional SUI Dates
REQUIREMENTS POP SUI
FEES POP SUI
SUI Extra dates
2. Advanced Pelvic Floor - OVERACTIVE BLADDER
     - 24hours live online over 3 days (LIVE STREAMED) - no recordings
     note: this course does not have a face-to-face practical
OAB Details
upcoming course dates

OCTOBER 2024

IDEAL FOR AUST / NZ / USA Pacific

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Thurs 17th - Sat 19th Oct (UK/USA)  

USA, Pacific Time: 2pm - 11pm (x3)

USA, Central Time: 4pm - 1am (x3)

UK, London: 10pm - 7am (x3)

 

Fri 18th - Sun 20th October (AUS)

AUS, Perth: 6am - 3pm (x3)

AUS, Sydney: 8am - 5pm (x3)

NZ, Auckland: 10am - 7pm (x3)

JANUARY 2025

IDEAL FOR USA / EUROPE 

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Sat 11th - Mon 13th January (USA/UK)

USA Pacific Time: 8am - 5pm (x3)

USA Central Time: 10am - 7pm (x3)

UK, London: 3pm - midnight (x3)

 

Sun 12th - Tues 14th January (AUS/NZ)

AUS, Perth: 1am - 10am (x3)

AUS, Sydney: 3am - 12pm (x3)

NZ, Auckland: 5am - 2pm (x3)

OPTION 3:     TBA   

COURSE FEES        

                                                                                  WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before start date)                          $700AUD*                                      $790AUD

Standard (1-3months before start date)                          $750AUD*                                      $840AUD

Late         (<1 month before start date)                            $790AUD*                                      $880AUD

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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3. Advanced Pelvic Floor PAIN DISORDERS
     -  24hours live online over 3 days (LIVE STREAMED) - no recordings
     -  plus 2.5hour practical / vaginal examination face-to-face
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PAIN Disorders
upcoming course dates

JUNE 2025

IDEAL FOR AUST / NZ / USA Pacific

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 Fri 27th - Sun 29th June 2025 (AUS)

AUS, Perth: 6am - 3pm (x3)

AUS, Sydney: 8am - 5pm (x3)

NZ, Auckland: 10am - 7pm (x3)

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Thurs 26th - Sat 28th June (UK/USA)  

USA, Pacific Time: 3pm - 12am (x3)

USA, Central Time: 5pm - 2am (x3)

UK, London: 11pm - 8am (x3)

OPTION 2:     TBA   

PRACTICAL (LAB) LOCATIONS and DATES

Please contact admin@whta.com.au for a current list of available lab locations / dates for each course

COURSE FEES        

                                                                                  WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before start date)                    $800AUD  (incl GST)                     $890AUD   (incl GST)

Standard (1-3months before start date)                    $900AUD  (incl GST)                     $990AUD   (incl GST)

Late         (<1 month before start date)                      $950AUD* (incl GST)                    $1040AUD (incl GST)

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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4. Advanced Pelvic Floor BOWEL DYSFUNCTION
     -  24hours live online over 3 days (LIVE STREAMED) - no recordings
BOWEL COURSE
upcoming course dates

TBA

TBA

TBA

COURSE FEES        

                                                                                  WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before start date)                                                                

Standard (1-3months before start date)                          

Late         (<1 month before start date)                          

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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5. Advanced Pelvic Floor - MS, EXERCISE & SPORT
     - 14hours live online either over 2 days   OR  3 x 5hr sessions
     note: this course does not have a face-to-face practical
     note 2: It is STRONGLY advised to complete Adv POP / SUI prior to this course
EX SPORT & MUSC
upcoming course dates

SEPT 2024
2 x full day format

IDEAL FOR

USA - evenings

AUSTRALIA - daytime

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USA: Thurs 12th and Fri 13th Sept

USA, Pacific Time: 3pm -11pm (x2)

USA, Central Time: 5pm - 1am (x2) 

 

AUS/NZ: Fri 13th and Sat 14th Sept

AUST, Sydney: 8am - 4pm (x2)

NZ, Auckland: 10am - 6pm (x2)

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MAY 2025 - option 1
2 x full day format

IDEAL FOR

EUROPE - mornings

AUSTRALIA - evenings

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EUROPE: Sat 3rd and Sun 4th

UK London 7am - 3pm (x2)

SE Stockholm 8am - 4pm (x2)

 

AUSTRALIA: Sat 3rd and Sun 4th

AUS, Perth: 2pm - 10pm (x2)

AUS, Sydney: 4pm - midnight (x2)

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MAY 2025 - option 2
3 x 5hr session format

IDEAL FOR

USA - evenings    AUST - mornings

NZ - middle of day

 

USA: Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th

USA, Pacific Time: 3pm - 8pm (x3)

USA, Central Time: 5pm - 10pm (x3)

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AUS/NZ: Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th

AUS, Sydney: 8am - 1pm (x3)

NZ, Auckland: 10am - 3pm (x3)

 

COURSE FEES        

                                                                                  WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before):                                    $520AUD (incl GST)                         $595AUD (incl GST)

Standard (>1month before start date)                        $575AUD (incl GST)                         $650AUD (incl GST)

Late (<1 month before start date                                $650AUD (incl GST)                         $725AUD (incl GST)

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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6. Advanced Pelvic Floor - PELVIC FLOOR BIRTH CHOICES
     - 13hours live online either over 2 days   (7hrs per day including break)
     note: this course does not have a face-to-face practical
BIRTH CHOICES
upcoming course dates

JULY 2025 - option 1

IDEAL FOR

USA - evenings

AUSTRALIA - daytime

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USA: Friday 4th and Sat 5th July

USA, Pacific Time: 3pm - 10pm (x2)

USA, Central Time: 5pm - 12am (x2)

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AUS/NZ: Sat 5th and Sun 6th July 

AUS Sydney Time: 8am - 3pm (x2)

NZ Auckland Time: 10am - 5pm (x2)

JULY 2025 - option 2

IDEAL FOR

USA - afternoon / evenings

NEW ZEALAND - early morning

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USA/UK: Sat 12th and Sun 13th July 

USA, Pacific Time: 12pm - 7pm (x2)

USA, Central Time: 2pm - 9pm (x2)

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AUS/NZ: Sun 13th and Mon 14th July 

AUS, Sydney Time: 5am - 12pm (x2)

NZ, Auckland Time: 7am - 2pm (x2)

JULY 2025 - option 3

IDEAL FOR

AUSTRALIA - evenings

UK / Europe - daytime

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USA/UK: Sat 26th and Sun 27th July 

UK, London Time: 8am - 3pm (x2)

SE, Stockholm: 9am - 4pm (x2)

 

AUS/NZ: Sat 26th and Sun 27th July

AUS, Perth Time: 3pm - 10pm (x2)

AUS, Sydney Time: 5pm - 12am (x2)

COURSE FEES for Australian Physiotherapists

                                                                                      WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before):                                       $495AUD (incl GST)                     $560AUD (incl GST)

Standard (>1month before start date)                           $550AUD (incl GST)                     $615AUD (incl GST)

Late (<1 month before start date)                                  $625AUD (incl GST)                    $690AUD (incl GST)

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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7. Advanced Pelvic Floor - SEXUAL FUNCTION / DYSFUNCTION
     - 8hours live online education split over 3 x 3hr sessions (20min break per session)
     note: this course does not have a face-to-face practical
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SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Running once only in 2025! - AUGUST 

3  x 3hr sessions:  Wednesday 13th; Wednesday 20th, Sunday 24th August

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SESSION 1: Wed 13th August

Dublin: 10am - 1pm

Perth: 5pm - 8pm

Sydney: 7pm - 10pm

Auckland: 9pm - midnight

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SESSION OVERVIEW

Population Sexual Snapshot

- Coital Incontinence vs Female Ejaculation

- Anal Sex and assoc sex toys

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SESSION 2: Wed 20th August

Dublin: 10am - 1pm

Perth: 5pm - 8pm

Sydney: 7pm - 10pm

Auckland: 9pm - midnight

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SESSSION OVERVIEW

- Female Arousal and Disorders of Orgasm

- Kink / BDSM and Alternative Lifestyles

- Betrayal in Relationship and impact on sexual function

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SESSION 3:  Sun 24th Aug

Dublin (Sat 23rd): 11pm - 2am

Perth: 6am - 9am

Sydney: 8am - 11am

Auckland: 10am - 1pm

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SESSSION OVERVIEW

- Cultural and Religious Sensitivity in Sexual Care

- Physiotherapist vs Sexual Counsellor

Where do the boundaries lie?

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COURSE FEES for Australian Physiotherapists

                                                                                      WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before):                                       $295AUD (incl GST)                     $360AUD (incl GST)

Standard (>1month before start date)                           $350AUD (incl GST)                     $415AUD (incl GST)

Late (<1 month before start date)                                  $375AUD (incl GST)                    $440AUD (incl GST)

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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Course Warning / Disclaimer

This course will include very open and frank discussions on a variety of sexual lifestyles and activities. Some topics may be offensive to some people.In addition, attendees must take responsibility for the location in which they view the live online course and ensure no minors are present.

8. Advanced Pelvic Floor - Trauma and Domestic Violence Informed Care
     - 1 FULL DAY (8.5hours) live online education - NO RECORDINGS
     note: this course does not have a face-to-face practical
TRAUMA INFORMED
UPCOMING COURSE DATES

JUNE 2025 - option 1

IDEAL FOR

AUSTRALIA - evening

UK / IRELAND - daytime

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EUROPE: Sat 21st June 

UK London Time: 7am - 3.30pm

SE Stockholme: 8am - 4.30pm

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AUS/NZ: Sat 21st June 

AUS Perth Time: 2pm - 10.30pm

AUS, Sydney Time: 4pm - 12.30am

JUNE 2025 - option 2

IDEAL FOR

AUSTRALIA - daytime

USA Pacific - afternoon / evening

 

USA: Friday 27th June

USA, Pacific Time: 3pm - 11.30pm

USA, Central Time: 5pm - 12.30am

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AUS/NZ: Saturday 28th June 

AUS Sydney Time: 8am - 4.30pm

NZ Auckland Time: 10am - 6.30pm 

JUNE 2025 - option 3

IDEAL FOR

USA - afternoon / evenings

NEW ZEALAND - early morning

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USA/UK: Sat 28th June 

USA, Pacific Time: 12pm - 8.30pm

USA, Central Time: 2pm - 10.30pm

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AUS/NZ: Sun 29th June 

AUS, Sydney Time: 5am - 1.30pm

NZ, Auckland Time: 7am - 3.30pm

COURSE FEES

COURSE FEES for Australian Physiotherapists

                                                                                      WHTA Member Rate                      Non-Member Rate

Early Bird (>3months before):                                       $295AUD (incl GST)                     $360AUD (incl GST)

Standard (>1month before start date)                           $350AUD (incl GST)                     $415AUD (incl GST)

Late (<1 month before start date)                                  $375AUD (incl GST)                    $440AUD (incl GST)

COURSE FEES for Physiotherapists Residing Outside of Australia

Note: all courses are still charged in Australian Dollars. AUD to alternative currency conversion will depend on the exchange rate on the day of payment calculated by your bank.

Course fees are almost identical to Australian fees, however physiotherapists residing outside of Australia at the time of the course are not charged GST (-10% Australian Goods and Services Tax).

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RESEARCH UPDATE

!!! WHTA ANNUAL MAJOR EVENT !!!

 

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2024 ANNUAL RESEARCH UPDATE - "CHILDBEARING YEAR"

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(the only "Member Only" event of the year)

November 2024 (Part A)   and   March 2025 (Part B)

PART A (non-pelvic floor):  DRAM, Exercise in Pregnancy, PPGP

12 hours ONLINE LIVE STREAMED November 2024

3 x 4hour sessions with two options for each session

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PART B:  Pelvic Floor Function across the Childbearing Year

12 hours total in March 2025

Face-to-Face on a Cruise out of Brisbane 7th - 10th March 2025

or Two options for ONLINE LIVE STREAMED March 2025

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