Katie Headrick

Katie Headrick is a Lecturer in the Department of Occupational Therapy at James Cook University and a PhD candidate at Australian Catholic University (ACU). Her research focuses on neurological conditions, consumer engagement in healthcare research, and university curriculum development. She holds a first-class honors degree in Occupational Therapy from ACU, where she was elected valedictorian.

Education:

• PhD Candidate (Health Sciences), Australian Catholic University
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (First Class Honors), Australian Catholic University
• Bachelor of Performing Arts (Dance)

Research Interests: Katie explores innovative approaches to integrate patient perspectives into healthcare systems and occupational therapy education. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic curricula, emphasizing neurorehabilitation strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards:

• Golden Key International Honour Society (top 5% academic performer nationally)
• RTP Stipend Scholarship (Australian Government)
• Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Grant
• Three Dean’s Awards for Academic Excellence

Grants & Funding: Active recipient of RTP scholarship support and a dedicated research grant from Cerebral Palsy Alliance. No formal lab or team leadership roles explicitly mentioned.