JCU Physiotherapy

📣 JCU STUDENT PHYSIOTHERAPY CONFERENCE 2026

SHAPING THE FUTURE: Contemporary Issues for Physiotherapists

Join us for the JCU Student Physiotherapy Conference 2026, showcasing final-year student presentations on emerging and clinically relevant topics shaping the future of physiotherapy.

📅 Friday, 18 September 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 JCU Townsville – Bebegu Yumba Campus
🏢 Nursing Building (Building 25), Rooms 001 & 002
🔎 Explore current research
💬 Engage in discussion
🤝 Connect and network
💡 Be inspired

Presentations will cover a diverse range of physiotherapy areas, including:
🧠 Neurological
🏃 Musculoskeletal
🫁 Acute & Cardiorespiratory
♀️♂️ Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health
🩺 Specialist Areas
📍 Rural & Remote
💼 Professional Issues
👶👵 Paediatrics & Geriatrics
🍽️ Full catering provided

Whether you're a student, academic or healthcare professional, come along to hear about current evidence, connect with the physiotherapy community and explore the issues shaping our profession.

🎟️ RSVP now using the QR code on the conference poster!

Great work in the casting practical today 4th years!

Job opportunity for physios
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🧸👶 Tiny patients, big learning!
Over the past few weeks, our second-year physiotherapy students have been immersed in paediatric simulations, developing the clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills needed to work with children and their families. From mastering assessment techniques to learning that a rattle can be just as important as a goniometer, they're now ready to take their learning from the classroom into real paediatric settings this week.

Come and see us at JCU Cairns Open Day 😊

Great news for our physio students - from 1 July 2027, eligible students undertaking mandatory placements as part of their university degrees will be able to access Commonwealth Prac Payments.

Government expands paid prac to strengthen Medicare The Albanese Labor Government is expanding the Commonwealth Prac Payment to people training in an additional ten key front line health professions. This will provide cost of living relief for students and support our future healthcare workforce.Unpaid practical placements are a big part of healthcar...

Job opportunity for physiotherapists...

The research team would like to thank everyone for their interest in this study. We have had such a great response that we are no longer looking for participants. The research team will be in contact with those who have emailed Dr Jackie Eagers.

JCU Open day for school students. Finding out about the physiotherapy degree!