The live sessions of this course will be completed online via Zoom. While you can attend Zoom sessions through your web browser, you’ll get the best functionality and fewer issues if you install the Zoom app onto your device Zoom workplace app

To participate in the sessions you will need the following:

• A tablet or computer (laptop or desktop) with a big enough screen to read and understand the presentations. Please download, and view, the following in full screen as an example – Presentation Example **A smartphone alone will not be adequate for attending online sessions**
• A webcam, either attached or built in for the prac sessions.
  • Another solution is to use your phone as a second device in the session as the camera.
• Headphones with a built-in microphone to decrease feedback from the audio in the presentations
  • Alternatively you can use the built-in speakers and microphone in most tablets and computers – instructions on testing your audio are below
• A small, quiet and well lit room, with a comfortable place to sit – a home study or clinic treatment room would be appropriate.
• Space to move, and exercise equipment, for the prac sessions – see below under Module 2.
• Access to the GLA:D Australia Clinicians’ Dropbox folder from the device(s) you will use during training. 
  • Some organisations will not permit this so you may need a cellular device (smart-phone or tablet that has internet access without using organisational wi-fi) on-hand.
  • You do not need to create an account or download this entire resource. It’s a live resource that is being updated regularly, and an account is not required for access. You can simply download individual files as you require.
• Check you can send audio and video through your internet connection for your prac session. 
  • Some organisation IT systems will not allow you to send audio or video; this is not an issue for Modules 1 and 3, but for Module 2 (online) you will need to check beforehand that you can do this.

Attending with others?

• Module 1 (Live Online sessions only where applicable) – this will be fine, with as many people as can comfortably view the screen and hear the audio.  
• Module 2 (online, Meeting session) – a maximum of two people per device, and devices will need to be in separate rooms to prevent feedback and background noise interference.
• Module 3 (online, Webinar session) – this will be fine as for Module 1.
• ***Email GLAD.Australia@latrobe.edu.au during the session with names of attendees at your device if there is more than one person.***

In preparation for the course please test audio for the tablet or computer you will be using to attend the course.

1. Click any of the session links below
2. A pop-up will appear stating “waiting for host to join”
3. Click the “test speaker” button on the pop-up
4. Test both your speakers and microphone, following the prompts on your screen

During the course you will be able to adjust your audio and video settings by clicking the small arrow next to the “mute/unmute” button or “video” button.

PROGRAM HANDBOOK: The Program Handbook 2026 gives an overview of all the resources used in the training and beyond that in the program

PRESENTATION SLIDES: All GLA:D Hip and Knee Clinicians can access Current Course Presentations in the Dropbox.  

RECOMMENDED PRE-READING: The following readings and resources offer the foundational knowledge necessary to understand the key concepts of this course

• Introduction to GLA:D Australia
• Research and evidence behind GLA:D
• GLA:D Australia Annual Reports

The agenda will be placed here when available at the start of September

Please note, we try to be as responsive as possible to the learning needs of participants, so times within sessions are flexible.

• GLA:D® Australia Clinicians Dropbox link – note that you do not need to create an account or download this entire resource. It’s a live resource that is being updated regularly, and an account is not required for access. You can simply download individual files as you require.
• Key References (in the Dropbox) – Reference list and pdfs of some of the key papers and resources
• Trek Education website with modules for clinicians and consumers
• Video of Ewa Roos talking about meniscectomy – Time to stop meniscectomy (youtube.com)
• Access to the protected area of the website – the password is given during Module 1

You will complete Module 1 through La Trobe University LMS. Access to the course was sent with your invoice and registration confirmation.

• Log in to the LMS and review and complete the introductory sections ASAP.
• Access to the Module 1 content in the LMS will open on Wednesday 12 August
• This module contains several hours of content which can be completed in parts. 
• The entire module must be completed by Wednesday 9 September in order for you to be able to participate in your Module 2 prac session, regardless of which session you will be attending.
• This module requires access to a tablet or computer that has internet connection.

The topics covered in Module 1 are:

• Introduction to GLA:D Australia
• What is OA?
• First Line Interventions
• Second Line Interventions
• Third Line Interventions
• Development of NeMEx
• Development of Participant Education
• Data Collection
• Overview of the website part 1

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Full participation in these practical sessions is a requirement of completing the training and being eligible for certification.

Please check your setup as described below, and attend prepared to talk with your colleagues and to practise the exercises – even if you don’t have access to all equipment.

Date/time:  You should attend ONLY the session you booked on registration. Email glad.australia@latrobe.edu.au if you need further assistance or to ask about changing sessions.

Instructions: Please ensure you have gone through the checks above under ‘Requirements and Setup’ and ‘Testing Audio’.  This will be a MEETING session with full audio and video interaction.  We will use Zoom breakout rooms in order to work together in small groups and with tutors (ratio of 8 attendees:1 tutor plus additional admin support person).

Attending with others: a maximum of two people per device, and devices will need to be in separate rooms to prevent feedback and background noise interference.

Camera and microphone: Some organisation IT systems will not allow you to send audio or video; this is not an issue for Modules 1 and 3, but for Module 2 you will need to check beforehand that you can do this.

Exercise Equipment you will need for your prac session:

• Mat, treatment plinth or somewhere suitable to lie
• Swiss Ball (preferred) or sturdy chair
• Sturdy chair with 4 legs (hip chair or dining chair)
• Assorted Theraband ~ 2m lengths (ideally green/blue/black/silver/gold)
• Sturdy attachment point (kitchen table, leg of bed, etc)
• Step (adjustable preferred) 
• Slider (polishing cloth for hard surfaces / furniture slider for soft surfaces) – an XR Slider is often used, but you can use any furniture slider that has good space for a foot.  If you or your clients are on a budget, an ice cream container lid (not too big) or even a laminated sheet of paper can be used – anything that slides freely across the floor surface you are working on.
• Long dowel or broom handle
• Any weights (weight vest/dumbbell/kettle bell)

MODULE 2 FULL PRESENTATION – you will need to have this open for your prac session

Please note that some of the resource links require access to the protected area of the website – the password is given during Module 1.

READY TO ATTEND YOUR SESSION? Head to https://gladaustralia.com.au/training-module-2/

Date/Time:  Zoom webinar session – Wednesday 19 September, 10am-1pm AEST, (Melbourne time)

Zoom link: https://latrobe.zoom.us/j/88604466184

Instructions:

• Please go through the checks above under ‘Requirements and Setup’ and ‘Testing Audio’. 
• This will be a WEBINAR session and you will not be able to be seen or heard throughout. 
• You will be able to submit Questions through the Zoom Q&A function.
• Email GLAD.Australia@latrobe.edu.au during the session with names of attendees at your device if there is more than one person.

Resources:

• Clinic Implementation and Planning Checklist
• Presentations
• Facebook group for GLA:D® Australia Clinicians

Members of the GLA:D® Australia team will be on hand to assist you with any issues you may have – however, please note we are not ICT professionals. Testing beforehand will help minimise the risk of problems.

BEFORE THE LIVE SESSIONS:

We recommend testing your audio and video well in advance of the course – as described above.  Some organisation IT systems will not allow you to send audio or video; this is not an issue for Modules 1 and 3, but for Module 2 you will need to check beforehand that you can do this.

If you would like to have a trial run before the course to see if your proposed set-up will work, please email glad.australia@latrobe.edu.au.

DURING THE LIVE SESSIONS:

If you experience connectivity issues, are running late or find you have missed any part of the session, please email glad.australia@latrobe.edu.au.  This account is monitored by a number of our team and guarantees the most timely response.

If for some reason you are unable to use email (eg if you have no internet connection or find yourself travelling unexpectedly), please SMS 0414 784 047 (also available on WhatsApp).  Note that this is the phone number of a team member who may be presenting at the time so an immediate response may not be possible.

If you have any questions before or during the course, please email glad.australia@latrobe.edu.au.

If you need support or assistance with your registration or invoice, please contact LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au

You will need to complete the Certification Test (online, via email link) within 7 days of the final session.  If you don’t receive an email with the link to your test by the end of the day of the final session, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY (don’t forget to check your junk mail…)  

Ready to have your clinic listed? Head to https://gladaustralia.com.au/finished-glad-training-what-next/ for the next steps!

A post-course email will be sent during the afternoon following the final session. More details about next steps and further information will be in that email.