Elise Thurman
Ashburton,VIC
Summary
Empathetic, creative, and dedicated physiotherapist with a strong passion for working with children and the elderly, seeking casual summer opportunities to transition back into the professional realm after a year abroad.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Supported Child Development Worker
Community Connections Revelstoke Society
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided assistance to children and youth with diverse abilities aged 4–19, ensuring inclusive environments and supporting engagement in community and childcare settings.
Physiotherapist
Aquila Kids Allied Health
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Providing family-centred physiotherapy care for children ages 0–12 with diverse abilities
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to meet children and families goals and needs
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
Western District Health Service
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Implementing patient-centered practice, ensuring needs were met in line with goals, history, and presentation
- Gaining experience across acute medical and surgical wards, ED, ICU, inpatient rehabilitation and GEM, transition care program, aged care, outpatients and community groups.
- Conferred with other health care staff regarding special needs of patients to improve and maintain function.
Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy)
Cabrini Health
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in taking patients through rehabilitation programs as prescribed by the physiotherapists.
- Worked with a wide range of neurological and musculoskeletal presentations.
Inclusion Support Worker
Extended Families Australia
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients to access the community and explore their interests.
Casual Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supervised children during daily routines, maintaining safe, structured environment.
- Prepared meals and snacks aligned with dietary instructions and parental preferences.
- Organized age-appropriate activities supporting learning, creativity, and engagement.
- Managed bedtime routines, hygiene tasks, and calming transitions with consistency.
Junior Basketball Coach
Solway Basketball Club
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Promoted good sportsmanship, teamwork and skill-development for children.
Independent Observer
La Trobe Prep2Play Research Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Gathered information from female football training sessions to assist researchers in best drills to prevent ACL and head injuries amongst female footballers.
Volunteer
FitSkills Research Project
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted people with special needs through 12-week exercise programs to assist in their confidence and general health and wellbeing.
Education
Masters of Physiotherapy Practice - Bachelor of Applied Sciences
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC12-2022
Skills
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Empathy
- Communication
- Reliability
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Accreditations
- HLTAID001: Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID002: Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID003: Provide first aid
- National WWCC and Police Check
- ABN
- Level 1 Sports Trainer - Allied Health
Hobbies and Interests
- Sport: I play football, basketball and netball. I enjoy leading and working in a team.
- Socialising: I enjoy catching up with friends and meeting new people.
- Being creative: I love to draw, paint, and do anything creative.
Professional Referees
Luke Frost (Physiotherapy Department Manager and Grade 2 Accredited Exercise Physiologist - Western District
Health Service)
Email: luke.frost@wdhs.net | Ph: 03 5551 8049
Lauren Davies (Director and Physiotherapist - Aquila Kids Allied Health)
Email: LaurenD@aquilakids.au | Ph: 0480 343 263
Timeline
Supported Child Development Worker
Community Connections Revelstoke Society
10.2025 - 06.2026
Physiotherapist
Aquila Kids Allied Health
01.2025 - 10.2025
Grade 1 Physiotherapist
Western District Health Service
01.2023 - 10.2025
Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy)
Cabrini Health
11.2021 - 01.2023
Inclusion Support Worker
Extended Families Australia
11.2020 - 01.2023
Independent Observer
La Trobe Prep2Play Research Project
01.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer
FitSkills Research Project
01.2019 - 09.2019
Casual Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2019 - 01.2023
Junior Basketball Coach
Solway Basketball Club
01.2015 - 01.2023
Masters of Physiotherapy Practice - Bachelor of Applied Sciences
La Trobe University