Episode 6 - Aussies Down Under #2

Welcome to Learn.Physio "Careers in Health and Sport" Webinar Series!

Each week for the next 6 weeks Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist Mick Hughes will interview some of Australia's best sports physiotherapists on how they got to working in elite sport - and you too will have the chance to ask them your questions too!

In the last episode, Mick Hughes will sit down and talk about the career paths of both Cam Dyer and Mel Habberfield; both of whom are doing amazing things with elite athletes here in Australia.

What to expect in our webinar series:

• Live and interactive question and answer interview with some of Australia's best sports physiotherapists
• Discussions of both positive and negative experiences of working in elite sport
• Discussions about trying to maintain a healthy work/life balance within elite sport
• Advice on post-graduate courses or pathways to working in elite sport 
• Advice on how to find jobs working abroad
• Advice on overcoming gender biases within elite sport
• Much more!

If this sounds like your cup of tea, register for this FREE event by clicking on the link below.

If you can't make it live, don't stress! You can simply watch the webinar later on www.learn.physio

We look forward to seeing you online for the Webinar series and sharing some insight from some of the best in the business!

Cam Dyer Bio:

Australian trained Physiotherapist and has recently completed a graduate certificate in Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University.

Currently the rehab physiotherapist for National Rugby 7's Program (Men's and Women's).

Previously held positions as rehabilitation Physiotherapist for Manly Warringah Sea Eagles NRL 2017-18 .

Mel Habberfield Bio:

Melissa is a clinical physiotherapist whom has worked across all facets of profession, most notably in the elite female sporting space.

She has been team physio at a National and state level in Basketball and gymnastics, as well as an AFLW physiotherapist for North Melbourne Football Club, taking the reins as head physio this season 2021.

Melissa also works as part of the LASEM research team at La Trobe University as a research assistant on several projects related to knee health. Her particular interests are knee injury in sport and women’s health in sport.

Mel is also a lecturer in the Physiotherapy Department at La Trobe University and loves helping to develop the next generation of game-changing physios.