About

I have a special interest in optimising community participation/reintegration and quality of life outcomes following Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). My PhD research examined the experiences and outcomes of individuals with ABI and their family members during the transition from hospital to home. I have utilised my clinical and research expertise to contribute to the development of significant service enhancements for brain injury services in Queensland (Australia) and provided specialist training/consultation in relation to ABI community rehabilitation approaches at a state-wide level and beyond. My research interests extend to consumer experiences, outcomes and co-design; the development and evaluation of innovative models of rehabilitation; vocational rehabilitation; community-based rehabilitation approaches; and interdisciplinary goal planning practices. I am passionate about enhancing engagement in meaningful occupations in the community.

Awards and Honours

Clinical Practice Commendation, Occupational Therapy Practice Education Collaborative - Queensland (OTPEC-Q)
University of Queensland (Australia, Brisbane) - UQ, October 2020
Australian Post-graduate Award for Doctoral Studies
University of Queensland (Australia, Brisbane) - UQ, 2006-2008
Outstanding Contribution Award, Division of Rehabilitation Excellence Award
Princess Alexandra Hospital (Australia, Brisbane) - PAH, May 2016
Finalist, Consumer Partnerships Category, Healthcare Improvement Awards
Queensland Health (Australia, Brisbane), August 2011

Organisational Affiliations

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, School of Health - Occupational Therapy

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours - Class 1)
Feb-2000–Nov-2005, University of Queensland (Australia, Brisbane) - UQ

Honours Thesis Title: Self-identified goals and the ability to set realistic goals following ABI: a classification framework.

Doctor of Philosophy (Occupational Therapy)
2006–Apr-2011, University of Queensland (Australia, Brisbane) - UQ

PhD Thesis Title: From hospital to home: transition experiences and outcomes following ABI.