I am a very proud graduate of CQUniversity. Following completing a Bachelor of Arts (Welfare Studies) and Bachelor of Business (HRM), I spent several years working in the area of service provision for people with disability in both government and non-government settings. I returned to CQUniversity to complete a Master of Arts (Research) and started work as a casual academic. In 2009, I was appointed as a Lecturer in the Social Work team and remained in this role until 2020. During this time, I completed a Doctor of Philosophy that explored the experiences of Disability Support Workers in supported accommodation. In 2020, I worked as the Research and Evaluation Coordinator with Access Recreation, a local non-government disability service provider. I returned to CQU to work as a Lecturer with the Allied Health (Health Science) team in 2023.

In my teaching framework, I aim to create an inspiring, challenging and unique learning environment that provides an authentic experience and encourages critical thinking. 

2024: Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (Australia Award for University Teaching)

2024: Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences Allied Health Education Innovation Award

2017: Vice Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to Learning and Teaching (Tier 2)

2016: Award for Distance Educator of the Year

Inclusive community development

Social Justice