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Welcome to my home page and thank you for your interest. I teach, research and practice across a variety of roles. I've elaborated on these roles below but please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
I am the Program Director for Podiatry and the first point of call for all queries regarding this degree. As a lecturer in podiatry at UniSA since 1999, I have taught paediatric theory and practice and introduced second-year podiatry students to clinical practice for many years. I am an active Honours supervisor for allied health students and currently supervise Masters of Research and PhD candidates. I am also an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Santo Tomas (Phillippines).... Read more
About me
Welcome to my home page and thank you for your interest. I teach, research and practice across a variety of roles. I've elaborated on these roles below but please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
I am the Program Director for Podiatry and the first point of call for all queries regarding this degree. As a lecturer in podiatry at UniSA since 1999, I have taught paediatric theory and practice and introduced second-year podiatry students to clinical practice for many years. I am an active Honours supervisor for allied health students and currently supervise Masters of Research and PhD candidates. I am also an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Santo Tomas (Phillippines). I am happy to discuss potential projects with anyone interested.
My research interests include the use of foot orthoses in children and adults with flat feet; assessment and management of gait and lower limb concerns in children; and the development of recommendations and/or tools to direct podiatric practice. I am a member of IIMPACT (Innovation, IMPlementation And Clinical Translation in health) within the child health stream. Recent research projects include the use of textured insoles in children with motor coordination concerns, investigations of competencies required for students during placement, and the development of resources to improve student learnings (including the use of 3D printed foot models). We are currently also investigating the 'greening' of podiatry practices and establishing more knowledge and resources for podiatrists seeking endorsement for scheduled medicines.
My work as a clinical podiatrist has been expansive, with experience in public and private sectors positions across metro and rural settings, including previous ownership of a private practice and as a senior therapist working with children and disability within the NDIS arena.
My engagement with the profession includes being an Executive committee member for the Australian Foot and Ankle Research Network (AFARNet), a member of the Paediatric credentialling committee for the Australian Podiatry Association (2018) and hold AHPRA committee membership for accreditation of universities teaching podiatry and Registration and Notification concerns. I have also acted as a consultant podiatrist for Diabetes SA, Correctional Services SA and held positions on the Podiatry Board of South Australia (Academic Representative 2008 to nationalisation), the Prescription rights advocacy group (South Australia), and the Advocacy committee (Australian Podiatry Association (2018 - 2022). I frequently talk to media regarding children's feet and general foot and lower limb concerns.
About me
Member Australian Podiatry Association
Paediatric Special Interest Group, Australian Podiatry Association
Executive member, Australian Foot and Ankle Research Network (AFARNet)
AHPRA, Registration and Notification committee member, Podiatry Board of Australia
AHPRA, Accreditation assessor, Podiatry Board of Australia
About me
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 11/10/2020 |
COVID-19 related foot concerns. What to do with your feet in lockdown. , https://www.houseofwellness.com.au/tv |
| 16/07/2020 |
I've walked 1100 kilometres since lockdown. But my feet are suffering , https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/i-ve-walked-1100-kilometres-since-lockdown-but-my-feet-are-suffering-20200714-p55bx5.html |
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Master of Podiatry University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Podiatry University of South Australia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Podiatry) University of South Australia
Currently underway:
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Research Priorities of Australian Podiatrists, Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 28/08/2023 - 20/11/2025
Evaluating the usability and application of a standardised tool for the assessment of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Podiatry students, Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 01/12/2023 - 30/11/2024
Harnessing 3D scanning and printing technology to improve podiatry students’ proficiency in assessing foot posture, Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 01/03/2023 - 30/04/2024
Does the use of textured insoles improve gross motor measures balance domain outcomes in children with motor skill difficulties when compared to footwear alone. A multi-site feasibility trial, Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 27/01/2022 - 27/12/2022
CPD requirements of Endorsed for Scheduled Medicines (ESM) Podiatrists – what’s out there and is it accessible, relevant and meaningful?, SA Dept of Health, 01/01/2021 - 31/12/2021
Consensus-based guidelines for the assessment of clinical competency in podiatry-related work integrated learning (WIL), Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 02/11/2020 - 30/09/2021
Pets and Older People: Co-designing to bridge the ‘pet – no pet’ (Petness) divide Project, SA Health, 15/01/2020 - 31/03/2021
Prescribing practices in Australian podiatrists and barriers and facilitators to endorsement for scheduled medicines., Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation, 01/01/2020 - 31/12/2020
Soon to be published:
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
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| 2009 |
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2024 |
Open access
5
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| 2024 |
Open access
5
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| 2024 |
1
|
| 2024 |
Open access
4
|
| 2024 |
Open access
|
| 2023 |
Open access
8
|
| 2023 |
Open access
1
1
10
|
| 2023 |
Open access
1
1
|
| 2022 |
Open access
6
6
112
|
| 2022 |
Open access
2
1
6
|
| 2022 |
Open access
1
1
16
|
| 2022 |
Open access
4
8
|
| 2022 |
Open access
2
2
18
|
| 2021 |
Open access
2
1
6
|
| 2021 |
Open access
4
3
4
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| 2021 |
1
1
3
|
| 2021 |
Open access
4
4
7
|
| 2021 |
Open access
6
4
4
|
| 2021 |
6
5
80
|
| 2021 |
Open access
12
13
6
|
| 2021 |
13
14
5
|
| 2020 |
Open access
1
|
| 2020 |
Open access
3
3
8
|
| 2020 |
Open access
|
| 2019 |
Open access
18
15
63
|
| 2019 |
Open access
28
21
25
|
| 2019 |
Open access
2
2
8
|
| 2018 |
Open access
82
64
23
|
| 2018 |
Open access
73
57
13
|
| 2018 |
Open access
18
12
15
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| 2016 |
Open access
15
12
33
|
| 2015 |
Open access
14
1
|
| 2014 |
Open access
41
29
8
|
| 2014 |
Open access
83
63
3
|
Research
Currently underway:
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Bobux International | NEW ZEALAND |
| Bond University | AUSTRALIA |
| Flinders Medical Centre | AUSTRALIA |
| King's College London | UNITED KINGDOM |
| La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA |
| Monash University | AUSTRALIA |
| Newmarket | NEW ZEALAND |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital | IRELAND |
| Peninsula Health | AUSTRALIA |
| Private Individual | UNITED KINGDOM |
| Queensland University of Technology | AUSTRALIA |
| Staffordshire University | UNITED KINGDOM |
| University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Newcastle | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Santo Tomas | PHILIPPINES |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| Western Sydney University | AUSTRALIA |
| Women's and Children's Hospital | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Citation for the innovative usage of 3D printed foot models and resources to enhance undergraduate podiatry students' scalpel skill training and foot ulcer managementAustralian Awards for University Teaching |
2022 |
Scientist AwardWinnovation SA |
2021 |
Paediatric CredentialingAustralian Podiatry Association (ApodA) |
2020 |
Paediatric CredentialingAustralian Podiatry Association (ApodA) |
2019 |
Co-chair, Paediatric Special Interest Group (Paeds SIG)Australasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2018 |
Inaugural member, Advocacy CommitteeNational Podiatry Association of Australia (APodA) |
2018 |
MemberAustralasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2018 |
Co-chair, Paediatric Special Interest Group (Paeds SIG)Australasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2017 |
MemberAustralasian Podiatry Association, SA |
2017 |
Best Paper AwardAustralasian Podiatry Council |
2013 |
My teaching spans the introduction to clinical practice for second-year podiatry students and the theory and practical application of paediatric assessment and management of the lower limb for third and fourth-year students respectively. Recent achievements involve the development of student support resources, including the use of 3D printed foot models to assist in training and the obtaining of a Teaching and Learning award (2020) related to these resources.
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| A multi and interdisciplinary approach to child and family developmental health in rural and remote South Australia | Current |
| Common symptoms of, and measurement issues to consider for, flat feet in children: findings from the literature and clinical practice | Current |
| Endorsed for scheduled medicines podiatrist continuing professional development. What¿s currently out there and the case for interprofessional learning opportunities | Current |
| Step it up a population-based investigation of podiatry service use following neurotoxic chemotherapy | Current |
| The acute effects of loading programs and anti-inflammatory medication on the exercise response in the asymptomatic Achilles tendon. A study using diagnostic ultrasound measuring tendon dimensions and vascularity. | Current |
