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Natalie Rando

Assistant Professor

Level 5, Bond Institute of Health and Sport, 2 Promethean Way, Robina QLD 4226

Professional biography

Natalie is an APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist and a highly experienced clinician and educator who has worked within the fields of Neurological Rehabilitation and Vestibular Physiotherapy for over 23 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Neurological Physiotherapy, has completed advanced training in the field of Vestibular Rehabilitation and regularly attends & presents at both national and international conferences related to Vestibular dysfunction. Since 2007 Natalie has delivered curriculum at Bond University notably in relation to Neurological Physiotherapy (including vestibular dysfunction) and Leadership, Management and Advocacy. A nationally recognised leader in the field of Vestibular Rehabilitation, Natalie develops and delivers post‐graduate training at both a competency and advanced level for physiotherapists throughout Australia and internationally.

Natalie previously held the position of Assistant Director of Physiotherapy (Rehabilitation) at the Gold Coast University Hospital (2004‐ 2012), where she professionally managed the Physiotherapy services related to Neurology and Rehabilitation, across both the GCUH and Robina Hospital.

Teaching expertise

Natalie is currently teaching into programs at Bond University in addition to running and presenting Introductory level, Competency level and Advanced level professional development courses related to Vestibular Dysfunction, around the nation.

Teaching awards

  • 2019 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL award) - Leadership, Management and Advocacy
  • 2018 Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence
  • 2018 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Leadership, Management and Advocacy
  • 2018 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Neurological Physiotherapy
  • 2017 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Leadership, Management and Advocacy
  • 2017 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Neurological Physiotherapy
  • 2016 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Leadership, Management and Advocacy
  • 2016 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Neurological Physiotherapy
  • 2015 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Leadership, Management and Advocacy
  • 2015 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Neurological Physiotherapy
  • 2014 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Neurological Physiotherapy
  • 2013 Certificate of Excellence (eTEVAL Award) - Neurological Physiotherapy

Professional admissions

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association (Neurology Special Interest Group)
  • Member of the College of Australian Physiotherapists
  • Queensland Vestibular Network
  • Australian Vestibular Association
  • International Society for Vestibular Rehabilitation
  • Queensland Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Network
  • Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
  • World Stroke Organisation
  • The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation

Professional appointments

  • Faculty member - Vestibular Education Australia
  • Faculty member - Vestibular Courses

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy University of Queensland
  • Masters of Physiotherapy (Neurological) University of Queensland

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