Events at Equip Physiotherapy in Winston Hills
Strapping Workshop
Date & Time: TBC
Location: Equip Physiotherapy
Prepare for the winter sporting season with confidence! This hands-on workshop is designed to teach you practical strapping skills for ankles and wrists. Ideal for parents, athletes, coaches, team managers, or anyone involved in sport.
Workshop Details:
Cost: Free!
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Skills you’ll learn:
Ankle strapping
Wrist strapping
Gain the knowledge and confidence to support yourself or your team safely during the sporting season.
Step Strong: Foot & Ankle Health Seminar
Date: Wednesday, 6th May at Equip Physiotherapy
Time: 7:15pm
Speakers:
Dr Moussa Farhat, Orthopaedic Specialist
Andrew Sanchez, Podiatrist, The Foot Movement Clinic
Tim Cathers, Physiotherapist, Equip Physiotherapy
Cost: $20
Join us for an engaging and informative seminar with experts in foot and ankle health. Dr Moussa Farhat, Andrew Sanchez, and Tim Cathers will cover the essentials of maintaining strong, healthy feet and ankles.
You’ll learn how to:
Prevent injuries
Manage common conditions such as plantar fasciitis and chronic ankle instability
Surgical options
Improve mobility and function
Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or simply want to keep your feet active and pain-free, this seminar is designed for you.
Understanding Pain That Persists Seminar
Date: Wednesday 12th August at Equip Physiotherapy
Speakers:
Joanna Bailey, Psychologist, Bluebird Psychology
Tim Cathers, Physiotherapist, Equip Physiotherapy
Cost: $20
Persistent pain is complex, and understanding it is an important step toward managing it more effectively. In this seminar, Physiotherapist Tim Cathers will explain what pain actually is, why we experience it, and practical strategies you can use when living with ongoing pain.
Psychologist Jo Bailey will explore the emotional and psychological impacts of persistent pain, including stress, overwhelm, and anxiety, and will discuss evidence-based strategies to support your wellbeing.
This seminar is ideal for anyone currently experiencing persistent pain, supporting someone who is, wanting to learn more about modern pain science, or working with people in pain.
Physio Students & New Graduates: Skills for Private Practice Workshops
Presenter: Tim Cathers
Thriving in musculoskeletal private practice can feel challenging—especially in your early career. This four-part workshop series is designed for physiotherapy students and recent graduates who want to strengthen their core skills and build confidence in the private practice environment.
Across four targeted 90-minute sessions, you’ll learn how to manage a caseload effectively, communicate with clarity and confidence, and develop practical systems that support excellent clinical outcomes.
Location: Equip Physiotherapy, Winston Hills
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $50 per workshop
Format: Four evening sessions throughout 2026
Taping Workshop — Monday, February 23
Build practical taping skills with a focus on:
Ankle
Foot
Knee
Assessment & Treatment Skills — Monday, May 18
Develop a structured, clinically sound approach to:
Knee assessment
Taking a thorough and meaningful history
Conducting an effective physical examination
Delivering a clear, patient-centred treatment pathway
Soft Skills for Private Practice — Monday, July 27
Explore the interpersonal and communication skills that drive outcomes and retention:
Creating psychologically safe spaces
Building rapport with patients
The “less is more” principle in private practice
Identifying meaningful goals (“getting to the why”)
Answering the four key patient questions
Rebooking with confidence and integrity
Understanding KPIs
Lumbar Spine Masterclass — Monday, October 12
Bring together the skills from Sessions 2 and 3 with a focused deep-dive into:
Assessment of the lumbar spine
Clinical reasoning
Evidence-based management strategies