Kate has been senior lecturer at Central Queensland University since January 2023. She is a unit coordinator in the Master’s ultrasound course and supports undergraduate sonography subjects including the development of learning resources, marking and mentoring. With over 25 years of clinical ultrasound experience, she is highly motivated and committed to advancing sonography through best clinical practice, research, and engaging students in critical thinking and reflective practice.  Kate also works clinically as a tutor sonographer with SA Medical Imaging located at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital campus in Adelaide, where she is involved in clinical training, education and research. Kate's interest in research led to completion of a research Doctorate at Flinders University through the School of Medicine.

Over the past 14 years, Kate has been an invited speaker at local and national events, showcasing her commitment to excellence in obstetric ultrasound, fetal echocardiography and person-centre communication. Her unique experiences working in the United Kingdom and across Australia have enriched her skills and understanding of sonography. Recognised as a clinical expert in fetal medicine ultrasound, Kate is passionate about education and advocacy for the advancement of the sonography profession.  She volunteers as the chair of the Clinical Supervision Special Interest Group for the ASA and serves as a member of the Sonographer Policy Advisory Committee. Kate also reviews journal articles for a range of publications including Sonography, JMIRS, AJUM and BMUS.

University of South Australia

Queensland University of Technology

Sydney University

Flinders University

Australasian Sonographers Association SA Sonographer of the Year 2024

SA Health Preterm Birth Prevention Project: 2024 Women's and Children's Hospital Network, Adelaide, Excellence Awards -  The Improving Safety and Quality Award. 

Australasian Sonographers Association Research grant recipient 2024

Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine Research grant recipient  2013

Queensland University of Technology Clinical Prize 2000

Australasian Sonographers Association

International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

ASAR Accredited Sonographer 

2023-24 Preterm Birth Prevention Project: Development of cervical length screening education resources and delivery across SA

2023-24 Nationwide Experts Consultant:  Expert Witness Reports 

2023 RACPG O+G POCUS hands on training 

2018 RANZCOG Workshops: presentations and hands on training