Cylie Williams

Prof Cylie Williams is a clinical researcher and educator at Monash University, serving as Deputy Head of the School of Primary and Allied Health Care. She holds adjunct positions at the University of South Australia and a visiting fellowship at Staffordshire University. Her research focuses on idiopathic toe walking, pediatric lower limb conditions, and allied health workforce dynamics. Williams chairs the Podiatry Board of Australia and co-chairs the Australian Foot and Ankle Research Network (AFARNet).

• Education: BAppSci(Pod), MHlthSci(HlthProm&Ed), PhD
• Affiliations: Editor for Journal of Foot and Ankle Research and BMC Pediatrics
• Leadership Roles: Co-chair of Peninsula Health Human Research Ethics Committee, member of the Ehlers-Danlos Society

Her research on idiopathic toe walking includes developing the widely adopted Toe Walking Tool, now translated into four languages. She leads longitudinal studies on podiatry workforce trends (PAIGE study) and collaborates on projects addressing healthcare service models and paediatric musculoskeletal care. Williams has received awards including the Monash SPAHC Research Impact Award and the Early Career Researcher Award.

Key Projects:

• Children with Lower Limb Pain (CLLiP) program improving care for paediatric musculoskeletal conditions
• PAIGE study analyzing Australian podiatry employment patterns
• National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health evaluation

Williams is actively involved in curriculum development, including the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Monash. Her media engagement includes podcasts on autism spectrum care and paediatric gait analysis, reaching over 200 countries through initiatives like Paediatric Musculoskeletal Matters.