Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) graduate Caley Naismith was drawn to a career in physiotherapy as a way to combine her interest in the human body with her passion for helping others.
“Whether it’s helping someone take their first steps after a stroke or supporting an athlete through recovery from an injury, physiotherapy allows you to make a meaningful difference at all stages of people’s lives.”
She says a highlight of the course was her placement in the acquired brain injury team at Epworth.
“I was able to learn from highly skilled leaders in the field and really see the impact physiotherapists can make on an individual’s quality of life after a traumatic event.”
“It was particularly rewarding to build genuine rapport with patients and share in their excitement when they achieved their goals,” she adds.
In her final year of study, Caley’s dedication to physiotherapy was recognised with five awards including the Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy Australia Prize, the Eliza McAuley Memorial Prize, the Josephine Jennings and Edith Pratt Memorial Prize, the Margaret Nayler Physiotherapy Honours Research Prize, and the Dean’s award.
Since graduating, Caley has been working in a graduate role in one of Melbourne's metropolitan hospitals.
“While I have a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation, I'm thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas and develop my foundational skills across a range of specialties.”
