Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Education

Western Gateway Motel and ApartmentsEmerald, QLD
Friday, Mar 20, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm AEST
Overview

Evidence based session on hip/knee OA care, GLA:D application, and collaborative pathways with Dr Wheatley and Zak Nichols

Join Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr David Wheatley and Physiotherapist Zak Nichols, Clinical Director at Construct Health Emerald, for an insightful clinical education session tailored for GPs and allied health professionals.

This interactive session will explore:

  • Evidence‑based management strategies for hip and knee osteoarthritis
  • Practical application of the GLA:D program, including implementation tips
  • Collaborative approaches to referral pathways and enhancing multidisciplinary care

Designed for all health professionals, this session will support improved outcomes for patients experiencing hip and knee OA through contemporary, coordinated care.


Cost:
Free
RACGP & ACRRM CPD-accredited

Who should attend:
GPs, nurses, allied health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, aged care and dementia clinicians, HHS and primary care partners.


Questions? Contact educationandworkforce@c2coast.org.au


By attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video may be taken during the event and may be used by Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) for promotional, educational or informational purposes, including on website, social media and other communication channels. By registering, you consent to the use of your image or likeness for these purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify the event coordinator upon arrival.

I understand that all collected information is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act and Country to Coast Queensland’s (CCQ) Privacy Policy. For further information about how personal information is collected, stored, please see the CCQ STA-PRI-001-Privacy-Statement-.pdf

Evidence based session on hip/knee OA care, GLA:D application, and collaborative pathways with Dr Wheatley and Zak Nichols

Join Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr David Wheatley and Physiotherapist Zak Nichols, Clinical Director at Construct Health Emerald, for an insightful clinical education session tailored for GPs and allied health professionals.

This interactive session will explore:

  • Evidence‑based management strategies for hip and knee osteoarthritis
  • Practical application of the GLA:D program, including implementation tips
  • Collaborative approaches to referral pathways and enhancing multidisciplinary care

Designed for all health professionals, this session will support improved outcomes for patients experiencing hip and knee OA through contemporary, coordinated care.


Cost:
Free
RACGP & ACRRM CPD-accredited

Who should attend:
GPs, nurses, allied health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, aged care and dementia clinicians, HHS and primary care partners.


Questions? Contact educationandworkforce@c2coast.org.au


By attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video may be taken during the event and may be used by Country to Coast Queensland (CCQ) for promotional, educational or informational purposes, including on website, social media and other communication channels. By registering, you consent to the use of your image or likeness for these purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify the event coordinator upon arrival.

I understand that all collected information is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act and Country to Coast Queensland’s (CCQ) Privacy Policy. For further information about how personal information is collected, stored, please see the CCQ STA-PRI-001-Privacy-Statement-.pdf

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Dr David Wheatley, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Zak Nichols, Physiotherapist – Clinic Team Lead & Clinical Director

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • ages 18+
  • In-person
  • Doors at 5:30 pm

Location

Western Gateway Motel and Apartments

12 Theresa Street

Emerald, QLD 4720

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