Ms Julie Nguyen
B.Pod., MPHLecturer - Podiatry
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
34 - Room 2.25 (Level 2)
Julie Nguyen is a lecturer in Podiatry at CQUniversity (Rockhampton). She has a Bachelor of Podiatry from La Trobe University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne. She has extensive clinical experience and has worked in both the public and private sector. Prior to commencing at CQUniversity, she worked in the acute care setting as part of the Allied Health Team and Diabetes Foot Service Team at an acute tertiary teaching hospital. She has also worked as the Lead Project Officer in numerous public affairs, health promotion and healthcare projects including the Department of Health and Human Services funded project, HealthLinks, which aims to reduce readmissions in Emergency Departments in Victoria. She is currently a committee member of the Advanced Practicing Podiatry High Risk Foot Group (APP HRF) and CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee.
Universities Studied At
Masters of Public Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville
Bachelor of Podiatry, La Trobe University, Bundoora
Sports Trainer Level 1 Certificate, Sports Medicine Australia
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education (2017 - current), CQUniversity Australia
Awards
2018 Ho, M., Nguyen, J., Talbot, K., Heales, L., Stanton, R., Kong P. CQUniversity New Staff Grant Round 2. “A step in the right direction – comparing 3D printed orthoses to traditionally made orthoses”. Total funding $17,500.
2018 Akbar, D., Rolfe, J., Rahman, A., and Nguyen, J. ‘Cost benefit analysis for adoption of technologies that improves quality of life for elderly people living in their own home within the RDA-FCW region’. Regional Development Australia Fitzroy and Central West Inc. Total funding $24,200.
2018 Nguyen, J., Ho, M., Talbot, K., Hutchison, L., Lithgow, M., Bourne, H. and Luva, B. CQUniversity Opal Awards- Engaged Service, “Multidisciplinary Homeless Initiative: Advancing and Promoting Health and Healthcare Access for People who are Homeless”, CQUniversity, Rockhampton. Total funding $2500.
2017 Swain, S. Nguyen, J., Bonano, K., Bourne, H., Schneiders, A. CQUniversity Opal Awards- Engaged Service, “Balance 4 Life: Implementation of a multidisciplinary community falls prevention program at CQUniversity Health Clinic”, CQUniversity, Rockhampton. Total funding $2500.
2015 Recipient of the Asia Bound Scholarship, The University of Melbourne, Parkville.
Media Citations
ABC Capricornia FM. (10 August 2018). 'Discussing Homeless Innitiative and CQUniversity Podiatry Services'.
Daily Mercury. (20 November 2018). 'CQUni 2018 Opal Awards Winners', Daily Mercury: https://www.pressreader.com/
Barnbaum. M. (19 November 2018). 'Opal Ceremony Recognises CQUni Engagement Gems', CQUni news: https://www.cqu.edu.au/cquninews/stories/engagement-category/2018/opal-ceremony-recognises-cquni-engagement-gems
Barnbaum. M. (19 August 2018. 'Podiatry Puts Heart and 'Sole' into Homeless Initiative', CQUni news: https://www.cqu.edu.au/cquninews/stories/general-category/2018/podiatry-puts-heart-and-sole-into-homeless-initiative
Barnbaum. M. (11 December 2017). 'Falls-prevention program saves lives, Garners Award', CQUni news: https://www.cqu.edu.au/cquninews/stories/engagement-category/2017/falls-prevention-program-saves-lives,-garners-award
Previous teaching
Podiatry Clinical Supervisor, CQUniversity
Podiatry Clinical Supervisor, Western Health
Podiatry Clinical Supervisor, Sacred Heart Mission, Hands on Health Clinic
Podiatry Clinical Supervisor, Oxfam 100 km Trailwalk
English Tutor, Australian Multicultural Education Service (AMES)
Professional Experience
2019 The University of Queensland, Faculty of Medicine. Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) Interviewer for Admission to Doctor of Medicine.
Professional Memberships
Human Research Ethics Committee (Committee Member)
Advanced Practicing Podiatrists High Risk Foot Group (APP HRF) (Committee Member)
Public Health Association (Member)
Australian Vietnam Resource Group (AVVRG) (Member)
Professional Interests
High risk pedal complications
Diabetic foot complications
Telemedicine, digital health and medical technology
Health program evaluation
Indigenous health
Public health
Key Achievements
Community Engagement/Volunteer Experience:
2018 Podiatrist and Lecturer, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Member of Australian Vietnam Resource Group (AVVRG).
Presentation to Endocrinology Unit & Engaging in education and in-service to Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professional.
2018 Podiatrist & Student Supervisor, Homeless Connect Expo, Rockhampton Regional Council
Work with the newly arrived migrants and refugees to learn English, make links to the community and understand the Australian way of life.
2010-2016 Senior Podiatrist, Sacred Heart Mission (St. Kilda), Hands on Health Clinic
Provide primary care podiatry service to the marginalised and homeless population in the local government area of Port Phillip.
Industry Reports
Akbar, D., Rolfe, J., Rahman, A., and Nguyen, J. ‘Cost benefit analysis for adoption of technologies that improves quality of life for elderly people living in their own home within the RDA-FCW region’. Regional Development Australia Fitzroy and Central West Inc. Total funding $24,200.
Clinical Sciences - Podiatry
High risk pedal complications; Diabetic foot complications
Other Medical and Health Sciences - Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified
Telemedicine; digital health; medical technology
Other Medical and Health Sciences - Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified
Ethics and Bioethics
Public Health and Health Services - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
High risk pedal complications; Diabetic foot complications' Access to healtcare especially Podiatry care
Public Health and Health Services - Aged Health Care
Ageing in home; technology
Public Health and Health Services - Primary Health Care
Telemedicine;
Health program evaluation; Podiatry services
