Member Profiles

Occupation: Speech Pathologist Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be a speech pathologist in the Pilbara region?  I was born and raised in Perth, WA. I never saw myself moving to the country, let own an isolated remote town like Paraburdoo! I found myself moving to the Pilbara for love, following my long-term partner so that he could pursue his career passions – I have now been living in Paraburdoo for almost 2 years and have never looked back! What are your professional interests/specialities? Currently my skill set as a speech pathologist is as a rural…

Occupation: Pharmacist. Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be a pharmacist in the Pilbara region? I came to Karratha as a fourth-year student to undertake my final placement with Pharmacy 777. It only took 3 short weeks for me to be convinced that I would come back as a pharmacist one day. Fast forward to 2023 and there I was moving my life to Karratha to join the 777 team. I haven’t looked back since! What are your professional interests/specialities? I am a pharmacist with a few unique roles: The core of my job is as…

Occupation: Senior Physiotherapist What are your professional interests/specialities? I am currently a generalist physiotherapist with a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. I love the variety of work that being a generalist affords me. From inpatient, outpatient, community/outreach, paediatrics and more, my clinical days are never the same. Also more recently my current role as a senior physiotherapist challenges me to lead a team and help shape our physiotherapy department to better serve the community. It’s pretty special to be able to give back to the town I grew up in. Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to…

Occupation: Occupational Therapist  What are your professional interests/specialities? I am currently working with a broad spread of people with different disabilities and ages which can be challenging at times but very rewarding. I’m interested in finding creative ways to improve someone’s lifestyle or their engagement. At this stage I certainly do not have a speciality but I’m keen to explore how I could expand my skills across multiple areas to provide a more holistic across over time. Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be an Occupational Therapist in the Pilbara region?  I have always…

Occupation: Speech Pathologist What are your professional interests/specialities? I adore being a rural generalist and being ready to see any presentation who walks through the door! I have definitely developed a passion for working within the NDIS/disability space to support clients to achieve long term goals and it is such a privilege to work closely with families for extended periods of time. I am also interested in the augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) space and was lucky enough to have some research published in the Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech Language Pathology. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22000259.2024.2317470?src=exp-mr Tell us, where are you from…

Occupation: Senior Occupational Therapist and Managing Director of Pilbara Therapy Services. What are your professional interests/specialities? I am passionate about the big picture sustainability vision of our community and healthcare in the inclusion and accessibility space, which includes healthcare employee retention and clinical excellence. Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be an Occupational Therapist in the Pilbara region? I was born and bred on Nyoongar country and had the privilege to be relocated to the red dirt of the Pilbara in 2014 when I was an employee with Rio Tinto in the health and…

Name: Amirah King Occupation: Pharmacist What are your professional interests/specialties? Pharmacy management, Primary Health Care, Over-the-counter medicines support, First aid care, Vaccinations, Sports medicine and Support/Brace fittings for injuries. Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be a Pharmacist in the Pilbara region? I am from the beautiful Tropical far North Queensland- Atherton Tablelands. My husband and I made our way across the country in search of our next adventure. Sam got a job in Karratha, which we had never heard of, but we were so excited to start our new life in Karratha. Pharmacy…

Occupation: Regional Integration Manager – Pilbara at WA Primary Health Alliance. What are your professional interests/specialities? I started my career in healthcare almost 20 years ago working as an Army Medical Technician for the Australian Defence Force. I have been fortunate to travel Australia as well as overseas working within that role which broaden my clinical experience in pre-hospital care and emergency management. More recently I have worked in a managerial role where I developed a passion for training and development and influencing change in the workplace in a positive manner, which has led me here today with my current…

Occupation: Physiotherapist What are your professional interests/specialities? I really enjoy the variety of work that being a physiotherapist allows. Although musculoskeletal/sports physiotherapy is my primary field of practice and what drew me to physiotherapy initially, I appreciate the challenge and dynamics in the neuro field. Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be a Physiotherapist in the Pilbara region? Falling not too far from the tree, I was born and bred in Hedland, where I now live and work. I love the laid-back Pilbara lifestyle and missed my family, so I found a job and…

Occupation: Quality Improvement Coach. What are your professional interests/specialities? My original profession was as a pharmacist. I am still registered but no longer practicing. My current role is with WA Primary Health Alliance as a QI Coach. I work with practices to use their data to implement improved processes with the aim to achieve enhanced outcomes for their patients. I love working with data and observing the picture it can paint, and guiding people (organisations) on how to make better use of their data. Tell us, where are you from and how did you get to be a pharmacist/QI coach…