
Mr Daniel Stevens
Associate Lecturer
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health
- Email:daniel.stevens@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:0240551963
Career Summary
Biography
Background
Daniel Stevens is an Associate Lecturer in Physiotherapy at The University of Newcastle's Department of Rural Health in Coffs Harbour. He has extensive clinical experience across the Mid North Coast and North Coast of New South Wales, specialising in rehabilitation, geriatrics, and community health. Daniel continues to work clinically in both the public and private hospital systems, bringing real-world insights to his academic role.
Professional Expertise
As an educator, Daniel supports physiotherapy students across all year levels during their rural placements, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure they gain practical experience while understanding the unique challenges of rural healthcare. His role also includes delivering interprofessional learning opportunities for local allied health students, facilitating continuing professional development (CPD) for local clinicians, and leading community engagement initiatives to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and local community needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Distinction), University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Clinical Supervision
- Geriatrics
- Interprofessional Education
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Rural Health
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 420106 | Physiotherapy | 50 |
| 420321 | Rural and remote health services | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Associate Lecturer | University of Newcastle University Newcastle Department of Rural Health Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Conference (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Stevens D, Boyle G, Killey N, McCowage C, Riley S, 'Shaping Future Rural Health Practice: Empowering Rural Immersion Students through Tailored Interprofessional Education' (2025)
|
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Honours | Relationship between Balance and Strength: Does lower limb strength predict dual cognitive-balance performance in healthy middle-aged adults? | Physiotherapy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Mr Daniel Stevens
Position
Associate Lecturer
University Newcastle Department of Rural Health
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Contact Details
| daniel.stevens@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | 0240551963 |
