Faculty of Science and Health
B Ex Sci (Griffith University), MPhty (Griffith University) Cherie is an experienced educator, lecturer and clinician who has worked within the university setting, covering a variety of subject areas since 2008. Cherie has experience in teaching and developing curriculum across paediatric and neurological physiotherapy areas. She has a particular interest in paediatrics, community health, innovation, and utilising technology to support service provision. Cherie has clinical experience across multiple physiotherapy settings including acute hospital, private practice and community health. Her specific experience working with paediatric clients and their families across settings has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the needs of her clients and the communities she has worked within. She is currently completing her PhD investigating whether utilising telehealth technologies can improve access to physiotherapy services for children and their families. Her research strategy aims to improve access to paediatric physiotherapy services and aligns with both the needs of the profession and her passion for supporting paediatric clients and the wider community. Cherie is the Chair of the Communications Committee for the International Organisation of Physiotherapists in Paediatrics (IOPTP) where she works closely with other physiotherapists around the globe to disseminate information and encourage improved international standards and consistency of practice in paediatric care by physiotherapists. Cherie is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Bond University. Cherie has been teaching across a variety of physiotherapy subjects in the tertiary education sector since 2008. She has been a subject convenor, problem-based learning tutor and lead lecturer for many areas across entry-level physiotherapy programs at both the Bachelor and Extended-Masters AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) levels. Cherie has a special interest and extensive experience in teaching paediatric physiotherapy and working with persons with disabilities. She prides herself in supporting and motivating students to become professional, skilled and effective physiotherapists. She is experienced in developing new subjects, course materials and assessment items. She supports the development of innovative and high-quality teaching resources for physiotherapy students and has a strong commitment to continuously developing abilities and teaching performance through professional development, self-reflection and peer-review. She has as a strong commitment to providing feedback to students in flexible and individual ways. Cherie is currently completing her PhD in neurodevelopmental paediatrics with a focus on service access and use of technology in overcoming barriers to access in metropolitan, rural and remote areas. Her PhD titled “Access to paediatric physiotherapy services: can technology help” has a specific focus on investigating access issues to paediatric physiotherapy services across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Cherie has published several articles related to her research interests and has presented her work at several national and international conferences. Cherie has sat on scientific committees for national and international conferences and has supervised several students who are completing their honours degree.
Course Directors
Cherie Zischke
Course Director Physiotherapy / Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Port Macquarie
Building 801, Room 3016