Lecturer
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
I am a midwife, academic and clinical researcher. My current role includes both the provision of education in the Bachelor of Midwifery and the undertaking of clinical research at Lyell McEwin Hospital in the North of Adelaide.
My aspiration is to leave this world a better place than what I found it; this is the driving force behind everything that I have set out to do and everything that I aim to achieve in the future. However, I believe that a united voice is stronger than any single individual and through this philosophy, I work to ensure that I am one of many working towards these aspirations.
As a researcher with a keen interest in exploring the experiences of women and practitioners, I have built my research profile around listening to and promoting the philosophical principle of woman centred care whilst promoting clinical practice and policy. This with a focus on embracing the cultural diversity of women and their families as well as attention to individual needs and aspirations. It is also through these activities that I have shared my knowledge, understanding and insights and have contributed to the learning and development of key midwifery stakeholders.
Across my clinical, academic and research career, I have built lasting local, national and international relationships with midwifery leaders and stakeholders. As the outgoing National Midwifery Advisor for the ACM, I haver forged strong collegial and professional relationships with key industry, research, clinical and political stakeholders all of which were pivotal in harnessing opportunities to advocate for and share the value of midwifery and midwives. In addition to this, I have developed strong international research collaborations both here in Australia and internationally. I am an associate member of the OXMATER Maternal and Childbirth Research Group at Oxford Brookes University UK.
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (Digital Learning)
PhD
Master of Business Administration (Candidate)
2019 |
Australian College of Midwives (ACM) Fiona Kemp Scholarship |
2019 |
Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA) Travel Grant Round 2 |
2019 |
Golden Key Honours Society – Graduate Diploma of Education Studies (Digital Learning) |
2018 |
Best Poster Presentation Australian College of Midwives (ACM) 2018 National Conference |
2017 |
Highly Achieved Abstract for “Best Oral Presentation” ACM 2017 National Conference |
2017 |
scholarship to undertake Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (Digital Learning) at the University of South Australia |
2016 |
University of South Australia Student Nominated Excellent Educator Award – Simulation ($1000) |
2013 |
Semi-finalist of the SA Young Investigator Award - Recognition of excellence in South Australia's young researchers in both science and their ability to communicate and sell that science |
2011 |
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA Scholarship) |
2009 |
Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation – University of South Australia |
2008 |
Australian College of Midwives Incorporated Award - Most outstanding graduating student in the clinical field practice component of Bachelor of Midwifery |
2008 |
Merit Award – University of South Australia |
2007 |
Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation – University of South Australia |
2006 |
Merit Award – University of South Australia |
2008-2010 |
Nominated for Johnson’s Baby Midwife of the Year (5 times) |
2009 |
Golden Key Honours Society – Bachelor of Midwifery |
PhD -
PhD -
Editor - Nurse Education in Practice
Policy and Political Coordinator - SA Branch Australian College of Midwives (2017-2020)
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