Prosthetics & Orthotics SIG Webinar
Title: Targeted Muscle Reinnervation TMR for Amputees
Speaker: Professor Michael Leung, Head of Plastic Surgery, Monash Health
Date & Time: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 6.00-7.00pm AEST
ZOOM: Register here!
Prof Leung is a plastic surgeon who is currently involved in a research project on the topic of Targeted Muscle Reinnnervation in amputees through Monash University. The webinar will help improve our understanding of the procedure of TMR in amputees with particular relevance to PLP.
All RMSANZ members are warmly invited.
Cancer Rehabilitation SIG Webinar Series 2026
Title: Cancer Rehabilitation Across the Continuum: Before, During and After Treatment
Overview of the Wesley oncology rehab services
Dr Polly Tsai - Rehabilitation Physician
Prepping the gut, mind and body for cancer treatment - benefits of prehabilitation
Jillanne Rau - Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Intensity Matters: Optimising Exercise Dose During Cancer Treatment
Caroline Jones - APA Titled Cancer & Lymphoedema Physiotherapist
After treatment: what next? Fatigue Management, Return to Work and Life
Phillippa Stace - Occupational Therapist
Date & Time: Monday 24 August 2026, 6.00-7.00pm AEST
ZOOM: Register here!
All RMSANZ members are warmly invited.
Pain & MSK SIG Educational Talk
Title: Ultrasound-Guided Pain Management
Speaker: Dr Rob Illingworth
Date & Time: Wednesday 26 August 2026, 17:30–18:30 AEST
ZOOM: Register here!
Dr Illingworth is a Brisbane-based Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner who works full-time in musculoskeletal and pain medicine. He is also a Senior Medical Officer at the Persistent Pain Rehabilitation Clinic at Princess Alexandra Hospital. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a Vice President of the Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine (AAMM) and is the Education Convenor for the AAMM Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine in Brisbane. He is actively involved in teaching clinicians and convening workshops on musculoskeletal assessment, ultrasound-guided interventions, and injection therapies.
Dr Illingworth will share his expertise on ultrasound-guided pain management, focusing on the practical application of musculoskeletal ultrasound to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide targeted interventions. His extensive clinical experience and passion for education have helped many clinicians develop confidence in ultrasound-guided procedures and evidence-based pain management.
All RMSANZ members are warmly invited.
Spasticity Management Journal Club
Emergency Rehabilitation & Capacity Building SIG Webinar
Title: Rehabilitation Capacity Building in Fiji - Lessons Learned and Experience Sharing
Date/Time: Tuesday 8 September 2026, 5.30pm - 6.30pm AEST
ZOOM: Register here!
Presenters:
Dr Nidhi Gupta – Rehabilitation physician, Westmead Hospital, NSW
Asta Fung – Lecturer in Speech Pathology, Charles Sturt University, NSW
Jacquelyn Ryan – Senior physiotherapist, Orange Health Service, NSW
The Rehabilitation SIG members have successfully completed three rehabilitation capacity-building workshops in Fiji and are pleased to share their experiences, key outcomes, and lessons learned with the broader RMSANZ membership.
We warmly invite all members to join this virtual workshop to learn about the initiatives undertaken, the challenges encountered, and the practical insights gained through this collaborative capacity-building work. The session will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss strategies for strengthening rehabilitation services, and explore how these experiences may inform future rehabilitation initiatives in the region
SAVE THE DATE: NeuroRehabilitation SIG and NSW/ACT Branch Networking Dinner Event: Update on Parkinson's Disease and its Mimics
Speakers: Professor Simon Lewis and A/Professor Elie Matar
Date & Time: Wednesday 23 September 2026, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: RACP SYDNEY OFFICES
More information and registration available shortly
SAVE THE DATE: Qld State Branch Prosthetics and Orthotics Workshops
We are happy to be returning our RMSANZ Prosthetics and Orthotics Workshop series again this year in Queensland, back by popular demand! These workshops will run in a similar fashion to the previous iterations with minor changes base on feedback provided. These workshops will be located at the Gold Coast University Hospital and running for a full day of interactive learning with some of our industry experts. Keep an eye out for the registration links that will be coming out soon, best to register early to make sure you don’t miss out! Registration for the workshops are separate, and feel free to come to one or both; there is no requirement to attend one to attend the other.
Open to Rehab Trainees and Fellows in Queensland!
Details are as follows:
RMSANZ QLD - Prosthetics Workshop
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Time: 0900-1530hrs
Location: Gold Coast University Hospital - Rehabilitation Outpatients
Presenter: Ross Powrie – Custom Prosthetics & Bracefit
Registration Fee: $30 for RMSANZ members, $150 for non-members
RMSANZ QLD - Orthotics Workshop
Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Time: 0900-1530hrs
Location: Gold Coast University Hospital - Rehabilitation Outpatients
Presenter: Jared Godard – InMotion Orthotics
Registration Fee: $30 for RMSANZ members, $150 for non-members
Registration open shortly
Cancer Rehabilitation SIG Webinar Series 2026
Title: Cancer Survivorship. When the Cure is Not Enough
Speaker: Professor Bogda Koczwara AM, Director, Australian Research Centre for Cancer Survivorship, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Health Translation Hub, UNSW
Date & Time: Monday 26 October 2026, 6.00-7.00pm AEDT
ZOOM: Register here!
All RMSANZ members are warmly invited.
RMSANZ RehabPrep
Unlock Your Potential in Rehabilitation Medicine!
RMSANZ is excited to announce the return of the RehabPrep online exam preparation course in rehabilitation medicine, originally developed at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney by Dr Jane Wu. This course is the culmination of over 10 years of work on training rehab registrars in exam preparation.
Key Highlights:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: 50 modules covering neurological, orthopaedic, geriatric, and general rehabilitation.
- Proven Success: In the first year post launch (2012), over 80% of participants who completed the course passed their exams.
- Flexible Learning: Enjoy the convenience of online learning, refined and enhanced since its launch by Dr. Jane Wu in 2020.
Exclusive Offer for RMSANZ Members: Join now and take advantage of a heavily discounted rate!
RMSANZ Members: $150+ GST AUD (once off payment for 4yrs of traineeship as long as remaining financial RMSANZ member)
RMSANZ Non-members: $1000 + GST AUD (12months access)
To register please email Alex, admin@rmsanz.net
What’s Included:
- Practice MCQs
- Written short questions
- OSCE preparation
- Radiology interpretation practice
Check out the course here
Prepare for success in your rehabilitation medicine exams—enrol today and elevate your skills with RMSANZ!
Testimonials from past participants
‘I found this a great resource to help structure my study, especially since I was the only candidate sitting fellowship examinations in my state this year.’
Dr L
‘Overall I found the course very very helpful and will definitely recommend it to all candidates! ‘
Dr M
Please view our event cancellation policy here.