Team Group: National Team

Associate Professor Laura Miller is based at the Australian Catholic University in Brisbane, on Turrbal and Jagara country. Laura is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with children with disabilities and their families. Laura has worked in Perth WA, London UK, and Brisbane, QLD and has also worked with organisations […]

Professor Christine Imms, from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the University of Melbourne, is an occupational therapist with a specialisation in paediatric rehabilitation. With experience working in both Canada and Australia, Christine is passionate about supporting the participation of children with disabilities and their families. She strongly believes in collaborative research that involves the […]

Rose Babic is one of our incredible Parent Partners on the ENVISAGE team and has firsthand experience as a parent raising a child with a complex neurodisability. Her personal journey has inspired her to work with families to access essential support services. Rose collaborates in various peer support networks and community practice networks, providing invaluable […]

Vicki Cavalieros, another dedicated Parent Partner, has more than 25 years of experience advocating for parents of children with disabilities. Holding an MBA and having held senior roles in Australian disability organisations, she has a deep understanding of the complexities faced by families. Vicki is passionate about empowering parents to have a voice and actively […]

Rachel Martens, our Family Engagement Facilitator and Parent Partner from CanChild and Kids Brain Health Network, is an exceptional research engagement strategist. Rachel actively participates in multiple research projects and national committees, ensuring that the voices of families are heard and valued.

Colleen Tompkins is ENVISAGE-Families National Project Manager with a wealth of experience spanning both the engineering and health sectors. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed diverse projects, including centre fitouts for headspace and school construction initiatives. Her role as Operations Manager at a paediatric therapy centre provided her invaluable exposure to the NDIS and […]

Elise Davis is the National Evaluation Manager for ENVISAGE Families. Elise is a public health researcher, with a background in psychology. Her research career has focused on supporting the mental health and quality of life of people with disability and their families. She has worked at Universities and in Government and non-Government organisations. Her passion […]

Bridget O’Connor, our ENVISAGE National Training Manager, is a postdoctoral fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and a dedicated Paediatric Physiotherapist. With extensive clinical experience, Bridget has a deep interest in supporting families new to the experience of raising a child with a disability.

Janice McRandal is our National Parent Peer. Janice comes to Envisage after many years researching and teaching in the humanities, including disability studies. She has three great kids, including a five-year-old with disability. Janice is passionate about caring for carers and teaching and learning in the disability space.

Kerry Britt, a doctoral student at the University of Melbourne, brings innovative perspectives and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children with disabilities. Kerry is investigating service provision in the disability sector and is currently completing her PhD titled ‘ENVISAGE-SP: Creating opportunities to change how service providers think, talk about […]