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

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