Physiotherapists
Sydney
Perth
Adelaide
Amy is an oncology physiotherapist at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University in North Sydney in 2019. She has worked predominantly in paediatrics both in the hospital and the community. She has worked at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick, in different roles throughout this time. She has a particular interest in making exercise and physical activity fun and engaging through individualised approaches. She looks forward to working with children and their families throughout all stages of their cancer treatment.
As an oncology physiotherapist at SCH, Amy sees children with different types of cancer at different points of treatment. Each day is different but consists of seeing children of different ages during cancer treatment, providing developmental input or exercise as appropriate. Amy works closely with the Allied Health and medical teams to assess and generate appropriate individualised programs for children, and work closely with children (and their families) who are admitted on the ward or during their treatment and after clinics. Amy enjoys working with children and the different perspectives and energy they bring as well as different challenges.
As an oncology physiotherapist at SCH, Amy sees children with different types of cancer at different points of treatment. Each day is different but consists of seeing children of different ages during cancer treatment, providing developmental input or exercise as appropriate. Amy works closely with the Allied Health and medical teams to assess and generate appropriate individualised programs for children, and work closely with children (and their families) who are admitted on the ward or during their treatment and after clinics. Amy enjoys working with children and the different perspectives and energy they bring as well as different challenges.
Hannah completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Curtin University in 2019. Her career began in the acute adult hospital setting. Hannah gained extensive experience working with critically ill patients and developing skills in respiratory, rehabilitation, mobility training and recovery strategies. Currently she brings this expertise and passion to her role in Little Big Steps.
Hannah is driven by the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and their families, assisting them to navigate through one of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether it is helping a child to maintain and regain strength during treatment or offering support in their long-term recovery Hannah remains dedicated to ensuring that every child receives the best care possible.
Hannah is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children. Her approach demonstrates compassionate care and individualised rehabilitation programmes with a focus on enhancing the quality of life of young patients and their families.
Lisa has over 20 years’ experience as a physiotherapist, specialising in helping patients through their cancer journey. She has worked in Perth with children being treated for cancer since 2010. Her interest is in helping children and their carers to continue live their best lives possible throughout the treatment journey and beyond by helping them to continue to do what kids do: move, explore, play, learn, grow, develop and have fun with their family and friends.
Through the role of oncology physiotherapist at WCH, Lauren endeavours to facilitate play based exercise for children undergoing treatment at all stages. In 2018 Lauren completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and then completed a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2024, including further personal development in the oncology space. Lauren has experience in paediatrics and previously worked in the Alan Walker Cancer Centre in Darwin with adults.
Lauren’s ethos is to incorporate families, empowering them to engage in exercise at home and making exercise medicine individualised and fun. Lauren looks forward to working with children and families throughout their journey, this includes providing support through admissions and working closely with the broader oncology team including the doctors and nurses to keep children moving.
Lauren is passionate about improving the quality of life for children and making a positive impact on their confidence to engage in exercise. Her compassionate care helps support families and children achieve their individualised goals.
Lauren’s ethos is to incorporate families, empowering them to engage in exercise at home and making exercise medicine individualised and fun. Lauren looks forward to working with children and families throughout their journey, this includes providing support through admissions and working closely with the broader oncology team including the doctors and nurses to keep children moving.
Lauren is passionate about improving the quality of life for children and making a positive impact on their confidence to engage in exercise. Her compassionate care helps support families and children achieve their individualised goals.
