Narelle Henwood
Senior Lecturer - Occupational TherapySchool of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
Building 7 - Room 1.13
Narelle is an experienced Occupational Therapist who joined the teaching team at CQUniversity based in Rockhampton in 2013. Narelle has been involved in supporting and developing key curriculum areas of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program particularly in paediatrics and interprofessional learning.
Background
Having lived and worked in the Capricornia region since 2004, Narelle is privileged to be involved with the establishment of the new allied health programs at CQUniversity. Narelle came to the region via her husband's role as a small school principal, but has stayed because of the relaxed lifestyle and professional opportunities. After living in Brisbane, Sydney and her hometown of Melbourne, the Capricorn region has been a wonderful place to live and bring up a family. Outside of work, Narelle participates in many meaningful occupations! Looking after her orchid and fern collection, growing fruit and vegetables, writing and playing music, reading for pleasure and connecting with friendsand family keeps her life full!
Awards
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), University of Sydney, 1990. Master of Health Science (Occupational Therapy), University of Sydney), 2010.Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Education (Central Queensland University), 2016.
Professional Experience
Narelle is an experienced occupational therapy clinician with specific interests in developmental paediatrics and occupational rehabilitation. Narelle has worked for many years in Queensland government services in both metropolitan and regional areas. Narelle has worked for health, education and statutory organisations, as well as in private practice. Narelle has always made time for clinical education of undergraduates and hopes to inspire new generations of occupational therapists towards excellence in learning and practice.
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June 2013- present |
Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, CQUniversity Australia Teaching academic responsible for new course curriculum development, course coordination, casual staff supervision, local professional and community engagement activities. Contributor to CB84 program accreditation reports and changes to program sequence and structure to meet AQF standards. |
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Mar – May 2013
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Casual Lecturer Occupational Therapy Year 2 course OCCT12003 Occupational Performance for Children and Young People |
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Sep 2011 – Jun 2012 |
Project Officer Allied Health Workforce and Co-ordination Unit, Qld Health “Feasibility Study for an Interdisciplinary Allied Health Student Clinic for Child Development.” Project management to trial of implementation stage, including mapping and needs analysis, stakeholder consultation and liaison, report and business case preparation and presentation of recommendations to executive. |
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Feb – April 2011 |
Project Officer – Statewide Occupational Therapy Advisory Group Developed Qld Health documents “Guidelines for Occupational Therapy Practice and Prioritisation in Child Development Services”. Presented documents to state wide Qld Health Occupational Therapy Network (Sept 2012). |
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Jun 2007 – May 2013
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Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist Rockhampton Community Health Clinical and supervisory responsibilities including recruitment, as well as state wide and district network consultation, local policy and clinical service planning |
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May 2006 – Jun 2007
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Occupational Therapist Rockhampton Community Health Responsible for assessment and intervention for children with developmental delays and disorders. |
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Apr 2010 – Aug 2011
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CQPhysio Part time private occupational therapy contractor for adult referrals, mainly insurance and ergonomic assessments. |
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Feb – December 2003
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Education Queensland School based therapy (part-time) for children with intellectual disabilities including sensory motor assessment and treatment planning, liaison with class and support teachers. |
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2000 - 2003 |
Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane Fulltime and part-time short and long term locum relief contracts Variety of caseloads including thoracic, oncology, orthopaedics, cardiology, rehabilitation inpatients and outpatients. |
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Apr – Nov 2002
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Veterans Affairs Private home assessment and equipment prescription |
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Jun 1994 – May 1997
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Workcover QLD, South Brisbane Centre Occupational Rehabilitation Range of physical injuries, work capacity assessment, job analysis, worksite visits, return to work programs, employer liaison, claims management, medico-legal documentation. |
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Oct 1991 – Jun 1994
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Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane Outpatient Rehabilitation, neurological disorders mainly stroke and head injuries. Upper limb rehabilitation, cognitive skills upgrading, driver assessment, home visits. |
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Apr – Oct 1991 |
Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane Acute Psychiatry: Stress management, relaxation, self-care skills and discharge planning. |
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Aug 1990 – Apr 1991
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War Memorial Hospital, Waverly, NSW Geriatric Rehabilitation: Orthopaedic and neurological inpatients-assistive equipment prescription, home visits and ADL retraining. |
Professional Memberships
Narelle is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia and a registered occupational therapy practitioner with AHPRA.
Responsibilities
Unit Co-ordinator for:
OCCT12003 Occupational Performance Across the Lifespan 1
OCCT13001 Enabling Work Participation
OCCT14004 Developing Occupation-Centred Community projects
ALLH11006 Life Course Development for Health Professionals
Member of CQ Occupational Therapy Paediatric Interest Group
Professional Interests
Member of Research group for Simulated Learning in Paediatric Allied Health (SLIPAH) in collaboration with other QLD universities and the team from Lady Cilento Children's Hospital, Brisbane.
Industry Reports
In 2011, Narelle collaborated with other Queensland Health occupational therapists from around the state to produce 2 practical guides for paediatric occupational therapists. The Prioritisation Guidelines for Occupational Therapy practice in Child Development Services 2011 and companion document Guidelines for occupational therapy practice in child development services 2011, have been disseminated to OT's working in child development services and are currently awaiting publication on the Queensland Health website.
In 2012, Narelle co-authored the Queensland Health funded feasibility report An Interdisciplinary Allied Health Student Assisted Service for Child Development. Several business cases for implementation were developed in parallel with the feasibility report. Major changes to the delivery and organisation of state wide health services has delayed progression of the project.