School of
Health Sciences
Program Convenors
Mr John Tessier
Program Convenor Medical Radiation Science
- T: (02) 4921 6718
- E: john.tessier@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Amanda Patterson
Program Convenor Nutrition & Dietetics
- T: (02) 4921 6420
- E: amanda.patterson@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Manikam Pillay
Program Convenor Occupational Health & Safety
- T: (02) 4921 7438
- E: manikam.pillay@newcastle.edu.au
Associate Professor Samantha Ashby
Program Convenor Occupational Therapy
- T: (02) 4921 6341
- E: samantha.ashby@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Catherine Johnston
Program Convenor Physiotherapy
- T: (02) 4921 7782
- E: cath.johnston@newcastle.edu.au
Professor Vivienne Chuter
Program Convenor Podiatry
- T: (02) 4349 4424
- E: vivienne.chuter@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Linda Wallace
Program Convenor Oral Health Therapy
- T: (02) 4349 4575
- E: linda.wallace@newcastle.edu.au
Dr Jennifer St George
Program Convenor Family Studies
- T: (02) 4921 6690
- E: jennifer.stgeorge@newcastle.edu.au
School contacts
School Executive Officer
- Ms Pam Zorn
Executive Officer
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.