Current academic positions
Honorary Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University, Melbourne
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University, Melbourne
Visiting professor, University of Barcelona
Research
2020 – 2023 | Guest Editor Special Issue – Insights into Paediatric Foot Conditions and Foot Health Education – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601) https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph/special_issues/_insight_into_paediatric_foot _condition [Impact factor 4.614] |
2021 – Present | Australian Foot & Ankle Research Network, Foundation Member https://www.afarnet.info/ |
2020 – 2021 | Guest Assistant Editor Special Issue – Advances in Foot Posture Assessment and Health Implications International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601) |
2018 – 2019 | Chair, Scientific Committee, Australasian Podiatry Conference, Adelaide |
2012 – Present | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research – Editorial Board |
2008 – Present | Nature Clinical Practice, Rheumatology – Invited Reviewer |
2008 – Present | Gait and Posture – Invited Reviewer |
2007 – Present | Cochrane Library – Invited Reviewer |
2007 – 2012 | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research – International Advisory Board |
2001 – Present | Peer Reviewer (invited) Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association |
2001 – Present | American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine International Advisory Board of The Foot |
Clubfoot Aid Projects
2022 – Present | Global Clubfoot Initiative – Research basics course, lecturer |
2014 – 2019 | Goodwill Ambassador (Honorary), ‘Walk for Life’ – Bangladesh, Glencoe Foundation, Victoria, Australia www.walkforlifeclubfoot.org |
2012 | Ponseti clubfoot training (3 days) for Pacific Islands orthopaedist and physiotherapist, with Sydney Children’s hospital team, Nukualofa, Tonga. |
2010 – Present | Volunteer ‘Walk for Life’ – International Clinical Practice Advisory Committee, Glencoe Foundation, Clubfoot aid program, Bangladesh |
Sports Medicine
2009 – 2010 | Clinical Director, Podiatry – ‘Fit Feet’, Special Olympics IX National Games |
2006 | Commonwealth Games Medical Program – Melbourne 2006 |
2005 | Special Olympics Medical Program – Nagano |
2001 – 2003 | Honorary State Treasurer, Sports Medicine Australia – SA |
2000 | Olympic Games Medical Program – Sydney 2000 |
Diabetes
1988 – Present | International Diabetes Federation (Life Member 1993) |
1996 – 2015 | Health Care and Education Committee, Diabetes Australia |
University
2018 – 2020 | Director, St Mark’s College Board |
2018 | Acting Chair, St Mark’s College Interim Board |
2007- 2018 | Director, St Mark’s College Board |
2018 – Present | St Mark’s College Interim Board; Nominations Committee |
Podiatry
2021 – Present | Advocacy Committee, Australian Podiatry Association Ltd |
2021 – Present | Nominations Committee, Australian Podiatry Association Ltd |
2021 | Conference Ambassador, 1st Virtual Australian Podiatry Conference |
2021 | AHPRA independent investigation consultant |
2019 – Present | Board Director – Australian Podiatry Association Ltd (elected 2019, re-elected 2021) |
1986 – Present | Australian Podiatry Association SA (Accredited) |
2019 – Present | Australian Podiatry Association National Board |
Children’s Books

A Lovely Day For A Walk
Publication Date: 6 May 2012
Online Price: AU$ 15.99
Binding : Paperback
Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781469190648

A Lovely Swing Up High
Publication Date: 13 November 2012
Online Price: AU$ 15.99
Binding : Paperback
Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781479736430

A Monster Can Be Friendly
Publication Date: 13 November 2012
Online Price: AU$ 21.99
Binding : Paperback
Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781479736454