Liz McNeill
Associate Lecturer
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Liz's career path, transitioning from critical care nursing to midwifery, uniquely positions her to blend clinical expertise with innovative teaching and research. Her specialization in simulation allowed her to creatively approach curriculum design and scholarship in both nursing and midwifery.
Her research interests span midwifery, authentic assessment, professional communication, and simulation. She has shared her expertise internationally through presentations and publications.
Liz is passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation among colleagues. She has initiated multiple Communities of Practice (CoP) groups to support and encourage advancements in teaching, assessment, and research. She is also a strong advocate for student engagement and partnership.
Through her podcast, "Thru the Pinard," and the 'PhD Midwives' social media groups, Liz champions global midwifery research. These platforms disseminate research findings and provide opportunities for international networking.
As a veteran, Liz has firsthand experience supporting fellow veterans. She has worked as a peer support for those recovering from PTSD, conducted research on female veteran transition, and engaged in veteran archaeology as a wellness peer.
Liz was a founding member of Flinders University's Pride Network, dedicated to promoting inclusivity for diverse gender, sex, and sexuality (GDSS) identities among students and staff.
By combining her clinical expertise, academic pursuits, and personal experiences, Liz has made significant contributions to the fields of nursing, midwifery, and veteran support.
RN/RM BHSc(Nurs), BMid, GCEd(Tert Ed), GCCritCareNurs, GC FlexEd&Simulation, MNg, PhD cand
Mental Health First Aid
Member - ACN, ACM, HERDSA, ANZAPHE, ANMC
Diplomas of Sports & Swedish and Raynor Massage, Cert IV A&WT
2025
Australian Nursing Memorial Centre (ANMC) Commemorative Scholarship
2023
Australian College of Midwives (ACM) Fiona Kemp Scholarship
2022
Educational Quality Collaborative Champion Award, Flinders University
2020
$9,342 - Schuck K., McNeill L., Bennett PN., Hosking J., Australian and New Zealand Dialysis Workforce Survey (ANZDWS) 2021 10 years on, Kidney, Transplant & Diabetes Research Australia (KTDRA) and Renal Society of Australasia (RSA)
2019
VC Innovation in Teaching award CNHS
Best paper 'Military Midwifery' ACM national conference, Canberra
2018
nominated VC Innovation in Teaching award
2017
Nominated VP & Executive Dean Awards x 2
South Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards Nomination - Excellence in Innovation in Education (Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife)
2016
$5000 - Roberts L, Granthan H, Wilson C, Pointon T, Thompson J, McNeill L, Pront L and Sprick C, Inter-professional Mass Casualty Incident and Trauma Simulation - Faculty Executive Dean Teaching & Learning Innovation Grant award
$5000 - Bell, E., McNeill, L., Levett-Jones, T., Pront, L., Sivertsen, N., Button, D., Muller, A., Du, H., Shifaza, F., Kako, M., Gilham, D., Parker, S. Evaluating the impact of a 3D cultural simulation experience on a diverse cohort of nursing/midwifery students, SONM Start-up Grant
2011 - $3000 - Wachtel, T. Gilbert, S and McNeill, L. The relationship between written feedback on student assignments and student learning; how much feedback is just enough? - Teaching and Learning Innovation Project - Flinders Teaching Quality Network
2008 - $17,050 – Bennett, PN. McNeill, L Australian and New Zealand Dialysis Workplace Survey. Renal Society of Australasia/Roche Grant
Australian Defence Forces Medal
- Midwifery research advocate
- Simulation
- Teaching
- Assessment
- Curriculum development
- Mentoring/Clinical facilitation
- midwifery research advocate
- simulation & debriefing - Midwifery, Nursing and IPE
- learning & assessment
- clinical facilitation
- eLearning/Learning analytics
PhD Midwives- LinkedIn Group
JBI Women's and Children's Health Expert Reference Group
Open Door Initiative, an Australasian research hub improving the wellbeing of veterans and public safety personnel and their families
Virtual International Day of Midwife (VIDM) conference committee
Trans Tasman Midwifery Education Consortium (TTMEC), Flinders rep
Member, Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives
Member, Australian College of Midwives
Member Australian College of Nursing
ANZAPHE
HERDSA
Flinders University
Midwifery Student Engagment Coordinator
Creator & Convener of TS CoP (2018 - 2023)
Australian Student Veteran Association, Flinders Branch (treasurer)
Pride Network (formerly Ally Network Member, Sexual Diversity @ Flinders, Equal Opportunity Unit – Founding member, current treasurer)
ePortfolio CoP
WIL CoP
College committees as needed
Journal reviewing
Woman & Birth
Journal of Advanced Nursing
NET/NEP
Thru the pinard podcast - a conversational podcast with @Academic_Liz with midwives & other birth professionals about their studies/ research & how its changing our practice globally - email thruthepinard@gmail.com
- https://thruthepinardpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
South Australia | Northern Territory
Global | Online
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