We have been providing Bobath courses in Australia and neighbouring countries since 2000. It is our mission to provide exciting, current Bobath courses that are very applicable to the clinical setting.
Listed below are the courses we provide. Further courses, including Advanced courses are being planned, so check back regularly.
Please Note: Any queries re course enrolment should go through the given course contact. ABTA places all confirmed courses on the website, unless the course is internal to a particular health service.
For APA co-ordinated courses please see their Web site for a full list and online registration.
This 2 day course is designed to introduce participants to the concepts of normal movement used in the assessment and treatment of adults with neurological or neuromuscular impairments. The course consists of a theoretical introduction to normal movement, practical sessions and a patient demonstration.
These are open to all qualified physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. Some courses may be OT or PT specific. Contact convener for further details.
Please note: All "What is Normal Movement?" courses have a particular theme. Any of the themes qualify as a prerequisite for the Basic Bobath Course.
Dates / Location | Theme | Contact |
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22 - 23 February 2025 Klint Physiotherapy, Melbourne | Pelvis, hip, thorax, scapula | admin@klintneuro.com.au |
15 - 16 March 2025 Geelong NeuroCentre | Upper Limb | sara@geelongneurocentre.com.au |
15 - 16 March 2025 Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne | Lying to sitting to standing | neurophysio@wh.org.au |
29 - 30 March 2025 Steps Neurological Therapy, Malvern East | Postural Control and Transfers | Book here |
3 - 4 May 2025 NRAH Thomastown, Victoria | Exploring stepping and walking | https://nrah.com.au/courses |
The Basic Bobath course provides an introduction to the Bobath Concept in the assessment and treatment of adult neurological conditions.
This is a 15 day course, accredited by IBITA, the International Bobath Instructors Training Association. The course includes lectures on neurosciences and the Bobath Concept, practical sessions on normal movement, patient demonstrations and workshops and patient treatment sessions.
Wherever feasible, the courses will now be run in two parts – two weeks, then a final week 2-3 months later.
Prerequisite: Completion of “What is Normal Movement?” course is required before undertaking the Basic Bobath course.
Please note: There is a single case design or essay component to be completed between 2nd and 3rd week of the course.
Dates | Location | Contact |
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2 - 5 November 2024 9 - 12 November 2024 22 - 24 February 2025 1 - 3 March 2025 | Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD | Leanne.Passier@health.qld.gov.au |
7 – 11 March 2025 14 – 18 March 2025 12 - 16 June 2025 | Neurological Rehabilitation Group, Mount Waverley, VIC | janq@neurorehab.com.au |
20 – 23 June 2025 27 – 30 June 2025 1 - 3 August 2025 22 - 24 August 2025 | Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne | neurophysio@wh.org.au |
TBA 2025 | Adelaide, SA | Expressions of interest to Jeric Uy. |
These are five day courses on different topics, considering an aspect of the Bobath Concept at a more advanced level.
Prerequisite: 6 months clinical experience and the completion of an IBITA recognized Basic Bobath Course.
Dates / Location | Theme | Contact |
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30 May – 1 June 2025 14 – 15 June 2025 Peter James Centre | Perception | tarellakim@gmail.com |
20 – 22 June 2025 28 – 29 June 2025 Geelong | Locomotion and the Perceptual patient | Contact: Zoe Anderson |