Kristal Tak
Summary
I am a final-year Physiotherapy student with hands-on experience in healthcare, sports injury management, and community engagement. I have the ability to lead in high-pressure environments, communicate effectively, and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care, with strong background in sports and education with a passion for supporting Indigenous communities and promoting health equity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Sports Trainer
Broadview Football Club
01.2025 - Current
- Sports taping
- Injury and prevention management
- Massage, education and advice
Indigenous Student Ambassador
Flinders University
01.2023 - Current
- Supporting younger Indigenous University students through mentorship and guidance
- Faciltating orientation, information or cultural events
Corporate Services Officer
Flinders University
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Gymnasium and equipment management
- Facilitation of classroom resources and topic paperwork
- Support of IT technology of equipment e.g. gym equipment, treadmills, computers, technology devices
Kitchen Hand
How The Focaccia Cafe
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Taking customer orders
- Preparation of food orders
- Preparation of food catering for the SANFL
Lifeguard
University of South Australia
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Supervising the pool facility at the University of South Australia
- Completing pool testing to ensure water levels are safe
Lifeguard
Broadspectrum / Ventia
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervising the pool at the Darwin RAAF Base
- Monitoring the pool area for safety
- Testing pool chlorine to ensure the health and safety of swimmers
NT Health Cadetship - Physiotherapy
Royal Darwin Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Student Cadetship at the Royal Darwin Hospital in the Physiotherapy Department
- Working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care to a wide range of clinical areas
Childcare educator
Outside School Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervising students after school
- Ensuring a safe environment
- Running games and activities
Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences / Masters - Physiotherapy
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia12-2025
Seda Group -
Seda Group (Sports Education Development Australia)
Lyons, NT12.2019
Physiotherapy Placement Experience
CP1 (Acute) – Flinders Medical Centre: 1-week full time 10/06/2024 – 14/06/2024
CP2 (Acute Orthopaedics) – Royal Darwin Hospital: 5-weeks full time 28/10/2024 – 29/11/2024
CP3 Gove District Hospital – Nhulunbuy: 8-weeks full time in Acute, Inpatient Aged Care, Community Aged Care, Outpatient Musculoskeletal, Homelands Community, Schools and a Cultural Activity 03/03/2025 – 25/04/2025
CP4 (Inpatient Rehab) – SAHLN RAP Tobruk Ward: 5-week full time in Sub-Acute Stroke Rehabilitation 12/05/2025 – 13/5/2025.
CP5 (Geriatrics Evaluation and Management) – SAHLN, Noarlunga Hospital: 5-week full time from 21/07/2025 to 22/08/2025.
CP6 (MSK) – Priority Physiotherapy Clinic, Berri South Australia: 5-week full time 29/09/2025-31/10/2025.
References
- Gillian Bowie, Indigenous Youth and Mobility Pathways, 0429 792 617
- Julie Rayner, Flinders University, Senior Executive Officer, 0403 551 103
- Sally Summers, Principal Elizabeth Downs Primary School, Women's Football Manager Broadview Football Club, 0417 382 946
Timeline
Head Sports Trainer
Broadview Football Club
01.2025 - Current
Corporate Services Officer
Flinders University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Indigenous Student Ambassador
Flinders University
01.2023 - Current
Kitchen Hand
How The Focaccia Cafe
01.2022 - 12.2023
Lifeguard
University of South Australia
02.2021 - 12.2022
NT Health Cadetship - Physiotherapy
Royal Darwin Hospital
12.2020 - 01.2021
Lifeguard
Broadspectrum / Ventia
10.2020 - 02.2022
Childcare educator
Outside School Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Health Sciences / Masters - Physiotherapy
Flinders University
Seda Group -
Seda Group (Sports Education Development Australia)
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