I am excited to commence my new role (from June 2020) as Academic and Clinical Lead for the Invictus Pathways Program. This world-leading student led program provides exercise and allied health services to veterans and first responders.
In 2019 I completed by PhD, exploring the reasons for and health benefits of, participation in golf for older Australians. All 5 of the papers within my thesis have now been, or accepted for publication. Stay tuned for further updates!
My background as a clinician is in the area of physical rehabilitation, work injury and vocational rehabilitation. I have worked throughout SA and NT, including in OT consultancy, claims management and rehabilitation advisor roles. I have a keen interest in musculo-skeletal ... Read more
About me
I am excited to commence my new role (from June 2020) as Academic and Clinical Lead for the Invictus Pathways Program. This world-leading student led program provides exercise and allied health services to veterans and first responders.
In 2019 I completed by PhD, exploring the reasons for and health benefits of, participation in golf for older Australians. All 5 of the papers within my thesis have now been, or accepted for publication. Stay tuned for further updates!
My background as a clinician is in the area of physical rehabilitation, work injury and vocational rehabilitation. I have worked throughout SA and NT, including in OT consultancy, claims management and rehabilitation advisor roles. I have a keen interest in musculo-skeletal injury and treatment, and the role of occupational therapy in the treatment of these disorders. In 2011 I successfully completed Honours Level qualifications, through the School of Anatomical Sciences at Adelaide University. My project invovled the dissection of a number of human specimens, followed by an in-depth study by dissection of the nerves of the upper limb.
Teaching Accolades:
2012 UniSA Teaching Citation Winner for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. 'For enhancing the student learning experience in the field of occupational rehabilitation, through the use of engaging teaching practices that develop students' clinical skills.'
2011 Supported Teacher Award, in recognition of high levels of performance in teaching at UniSA.
2010 Supported Teacher Award, in recognition of high levels of performance in teaching at UniSA.
2010 Nominee: Division of Health Sciences Student Nominated Excellent Educator Award
2009- 2010 Teaching and Learning Grant winnner (joint) - related to the teaching and learning of surface anatomy for 1st year health science students
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of South Australia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) University of South Australia
Health Benefits of Golf for Older Australians
Older Persons participation in sport as occupation
Avaialble for Honours, Masters and PhD Supervision
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
Golf and Health Project - collaboration between UniSA, University of Oxford and LaTrobe University
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
1
1
5
|
| 2020 |
Open access
12
12
11
|
| 2019 |
Open access
1
1
8
|
| 2018 |
Open access
3
3
|
| 2016 |
28
24
3
|
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2021 |
Open access
4
|
| 2020 |
1
1
5
|
| 2020 |
Open access
12
12
11
|
| 2020 |
Open access
3
3
4
|
| 2019 |
Open access
1
1
8
|
| 2018 |
Open access
3
3
|
| 2016 |
28
24
3
|
| 2014 |
Open access
1
|
Research
Health Benefits of Golf for Older Australians
Older Persons participation in sport as occupation
Avaialble for Honours, Masters and PhD Supervision
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
MemberAustralian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA) |
2018 |
Registered Occupational TherapistAustralian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) |
2018 |
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Physical activity, a solution for men's physical and psychological health? | Current |
| Supporting the wellbeing of veterans and their families as they transition through the Invictus Pathways Program | Current |
| Exploring the cost and nature of traumatic musculoskeletal injuries among South Australian metropolitan firefighters | Completed |
