Month: May 2025

Ms Nicola Lamb1, Ms Bethany Schofield2 1Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Wagga Wagga, Australia, 2Western NSW Local Health District, Forbes, Australia Biography: Bethany and Nicola are physiotherapists and Allied Health Educators from Western NSW LHD and Murrumbidgee LHD respectively. In their...

Mrs Nicole O’Donnell1,5, Prof Elizabeth Ward1,2, A/Prof Laurelie Wishart1,4,6, Ms Rishni Perera1, A/Prof Rahul Ladwa3,7 1School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 2Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia,...

Ms Judith Merritt1, Ms Jordana Maio1, Mr Michael Sharp1 1University Of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia Biography: Judith Merritt has a long career in clinical and academic occupational therapy. She pioneered the UniSA school-based OT service-learning placement and is dedicated to...

Ms Louise Mogg1, Ms Jennifer Medland1, Ms Elena Ladlow1 1Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia Biography: Louise Mogg Occupational Therapist/Disability Liaison Officer, Chef de Mission Australian Global Games Team, Manager Australian Paralympic Team, University Tutor, volunteer Vinnies Soup Van. Louise has...

Dr Heather Block1, Dr Ali Dymmott1, Dr Oluwatomilayo Omoya1, Ms Casey Franchi2, Dr Olivia Farrer1, Ms Kirsty Rawlings3, Prof Stacey George1 1Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, 2Chandlers Hill Surgery, Chandlers Hill, Australia, 3Adelaide Primary Health Network, Adelaide, Australia Biography: Dr Block’s...

Ms Jane Hoffman1,2, A/Prof Laetitia Hattingh1,2,3, Dr Lucy Shinners4, Dr Rebecca L Angus1, Dr Brent Richards5, Dr Ian Hughes1,6, Dr Rachel Wenke1,7,8 1Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Southport, Australia, 2School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Griffith University, Southport, Australia,...

Mrs Jessica Huglin1, Mrs. Simone Munro1, Ms Amy Cutcliffe1, Mrs Elizabeth Scutt1 1Monash Health, Australia Abstract: This presentation will describe the improvement process used to develop the Allied Health Leadership Development Program (AHLDP). Including barriers to access existing organisational leadership...

Mrs Louise Splatt1 1Royal Perth Bentley Group, Perth, Australia Abstract: Music and rhythm bring connection with others and enables personal engagement with our emotions. When used purposefully and therapeutically, music and rhythm promote and support mental health care and healing....

Mrs Reema Aruldass1, Rachel Tambyah1, Kate Rowntree1, Sarah Crisafulli1, Sue-Ellen Hogg1, Alison McCarthy1  1Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Australia Biography: Alison McCarthy is a speech pathologist with a clinical background in rehabilitation and aged care across acute, subacute and community...

Ms Louise Harvey1, Ms Emma Searle 1Integrated Violence Prevention and Response Service, Western Sydney Local Health District, Australia Biography: Louise Harvey is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience specialising in trauma and violence informed counselling support. Her...