Kate has 12 years of experience in high-performance sport, including a role with Athletics Australia and as a Senior Grade 3 Occupational Therapist where she had the opportunity to work with AA and other stakeholders in high-performance sport to establish protocols for personal care and athlete support.

Additionally as a OT clinical supervisor and leader, she has identified gaps in service delivery and staff skillsets, developing innovative training programs to address these needs. For example, introducing both the Graduate Program and Early Career Pathway streams for OTs within her private practice to foster early career development, mentorship, and supervision.

Over the past decade, her roles have helped shape and advocate for capacity building and social-emotional support among athletes, particularly in high-stress environments like international competitions. Her recognition of support development needs and creation of tailored solutions will assist the translation into addressing capability gaps within the national para personal care system.