Janelle Roby
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)
Janelle graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2006 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons). She has worked extensively in the public health system, as well as with government disability agencies in the Northern Territory and NSW, and private practice; maintaining a mix of paediatric and adult caseload since graduating..
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Janelle believes that everyone deserves to move the best way that they can. Children deserve to play and explore, and people deserve to actively participate and connect with and in their communities.
Janelle works with a person and family centre approach, meeting people where they are at and using their strengths and empowering them to ensure the best chance of achieving their goals.
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Janelle has undertaken tertiary study and additional training in Trauma Informed Care and Practice. Providing a safe environment for all people to access, and providing care that is appropriate and responsive, is important to her. She has also completed a Masters of Health Leadership and Management (Dist).
Janelle has completed extensive professional development across a broad and diverse range of paediatric (and adult) areas. This includes NSMDA, HINE, APA Level 2 Paediatrics, FINE as well as courses covering but not limited to neurological, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, orthopaedic, hypermobility disorders, 24hr positioning, autism, cerebral palsy and much more..
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When not at work Janelle spends time with her family including 3 children and fur child. She enjoys supporting young children to play sport and is actively engaged in League Tag, Nippers and cricket. She is a Level 1 Sports Trainer, SLS sports official, and junior league tag coach. She believes in supporting grass roots community participation in sport, with a passion for levelling the playing field for girls and women, and inclusion for all abilities