Rachel Toovey

I am a lecturer (research and teaching) with the Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne. The aim of my PhD was to develop and test an approach to training two-wheel bike skills for children with cerebral palsy (CP). My research and teaching areas are paediatrics, disability, health equity, motor learning, Indigenous Health and inclusive sport participation. I have worked to develop and implement a state-wide model for hip surveillance in CP with the Centre of Research Excellence in CP at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and as the coordinator of the Bike Skills Program at the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service at Monash Children's Hospital. I also hold a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) and a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.