MEET THE EXPERTS
Our 2026 Selection Panel
Our independent panel brings together experienced and respected professionals from across the allied health sector. Their expertise, insight and commitment ensure a fair, rigorous and credible awards process.
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CARLIN MCLELLAN
Registered Music Therapist | Co-Director, Supervisory
🏆 2023 Allied Health Music Therapist of the Year Winner
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CHANTELLE WOOD
Rehabilitation Counsellor | Founder & Director, RESTORATIVE
🏆 2024 Allied Health Rehabilitation Counsellor of the Year Winner
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CHRIS PEARCE
Occupational Therapist | Managing Director, OT Services Group
🏆 2024 Allied Health Occupational Therapist of the Year Winner
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CORRIE RAMSAY
Allied Health Assistant | Lecturer, North Metropolitan TAFE
🏆 2024 Allied Health Allied Health Assistant of the Year Winner
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DONNA NAPIER
Sonographer, Tweed Valley Hospital
🏆 2024 Allied Health Rural & Remote Excellence Winner
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DR. AMY TALBOT
Psychologist | Founder & Director, The Talbot Centre
🏆 2024 Allied Health Impact & Innovation Excellence Winner
🏆 2024 Allied Health Team Culture Excellence Winner
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DR. OZGUR YALCIN
Psychologist | Director, ANIMA Health Network
🏆 2024 Allied Health Psychologist of the Year Winner
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DR. ED JOHNSON
Co-Founder of Umbo | Co-Founder of WaitWell | Director of the Rural and Remote Entrepreneurship (RARE) Program, University of Sydney
🏆 2018 Allied Health Speech Pathologist of the Year Winner
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ELIZA PIKE
Social Worker | Director Workforce Strategy, Gidget Foundation Australia
🏆 2024 Allied Health Social Worker of the Year Winner
🏆 2024 Allied Health Innovative Product Excellence Award Winner
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LOUISE BIBBY
Advanced Sports Osteopath | Director, Central Mallee Health, Central Mallee Fitness & Osteo Sports Network
🏆 2024 Allied Health Osteopath of the Year Winner
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NATALIE JACK
Music Therapist | Owner, Natalie Jack - Supervision, Professional Development, Mental Health
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NATALIE LOVE
Social Worker | Lead Practioner, Social Work & Co.
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NATASHA OEDING-ERDEL
Physiotherapist | State Manager, National 360
🏆 2023 Allied Health Physiotherapist of the Year Winner
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NICOLE FRENCH
Exercise Physiologist | Founder & CEO, Exercise for Rehabilitation & Health
🏆 2024 Allied Health Exercise Physiologist of the Year Winner
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NICOLE NOTT
Occupational Therapist | Co-Founder, Praktis Allied Health - NDIS OT
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NICOLE PATES
Physiotherapist | Managing Director, Western Kids Health
🏆 2024 Allied Health Paediatric Team Excellence of the Year Winner
🏆 2024 Allied Health Team Culture Excellence of the Year Winner
🏆 2022 Allied Health Physiotherapist of the Year Winner
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RACHAEL MCDONALD
Occupational Therapist | Director, MedTechVic Hub
🏆 2024 Allied Health Impact & Innovation Excellence of the Year Winner
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ROB MULLINS
Podiatrist | National Podiatry Manager, Plena Healthcare
🏆 2023 Allied Health Innovative Product Excellence of the Year Winner
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SAMUEL ONG
Podiatrist | Occupational Podiatrist, The Movement
🏆 2023 Allied Health Podiatrist of the Year Winner
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SARENA JONES
Occupational Therapist | Founder, Allied Health Awards | Director, Allied Health Therapies | Director, Allied Health Support Services
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SHARON HENNESSEY
Physiotherapist | Founder, Hypermobility Project and Not Just Bendy Hypermobility Services
🏆 2024 Allied Health Physiotherapist of the Year Winner
🏆 2024 Allied Health Adult Team Excellence of the Year Winner
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STEPHANIE NOTARAS
Dietitian | Founder, Dietitian Counselling Skills Practice
🏆 2024 Allied Health Dietitian of the Year Winner
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TRACEY KRISTIANSEN
Partnerships Manager, Allied Health Awards | Consultant, 3V Consuting Services
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