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.