Our People


If you are interested in studying a challenging course in one of Australia's leading schools of nursing and midwifery, take time to look at our website and if you would like further information,  please contact the School and we will be able to provide you with information about our courses.

Key People in our School

Dean's Unit

Dean
Professor Jane Frost (Interim)
02 9685 9869
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Deputy Dean
Associate Professor Leeanne Heaton
02 9685 9869
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Associate Dean, Research and HDR
Professor Hannah Dahlen AM
02 9685 9118
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Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching
Associate Professor  Leanne Hunt
02 4570 1676
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Associate Dean, International and Engagement
Professor Kath Peters
02 4620 3567
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School Manager
Kylie Docker
02 9685 9584
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Executive/Project Officer
Vanessa  Fotheringham
02 9685 9307
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Executive Assistant
Kaitlyn Maucort 
02 9685 9817
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Directors

Research
Associate Professor Elaine Burns
02 9685 9818
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HDR and Honours
Professor Nathan Wilson
02 4570 1926
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International (Programs and Engagement)
Professor Lucie Ramjan
02 9685 9032
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Student Engagement
Dr Paula Sanchez
02 8738 9352
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CNMR
Associate Professor Lauretta Luck
02 4734 3181
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TReSI
Distinguished Professor Lynn Kemp
02 8738 9394
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WSLHD Nursing Research Centre
Professor Donna Hartz
0414 469 335
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Directors Academic Programs

Clinical
Ms Sue Willis
02 4570 1988
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Midwifery
Dr Hazel Keedle
02 9685 9567
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Postgraduate
Rachel Gregory Wilson
02 4620 3664
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Nursing Preregistration
Jacqueline Rojo
02 4620 3263
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Directors Academic Career Development

Midwifery
Dr Rakime Elmir  
02 4620 3372
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Preregistration Nursing
Dr Stephen McNally
02 9685 9508
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Preregistration Nursing
Associate Professor Gillian Murphy
(02)  4570 1280
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Preregistration Nursing
Associate Professor Olayide Ogunsiji
02 9165 8665
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Preregistration Nursing
Dr Reshin Maharaj
02 9685 9815
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Postgraduate
Associate Professor Rita Chang
02 9685 9531
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Sessional
Nicole McIntosh
02 4570 4570
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Academic Program Advisors

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Midwifery
Elisha Stein
02 4570 1930
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Bachelor of Nursing (Campbelltown Campus)
Elizabeth Flannery
02 4620 3339
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Bachelor of Nursing (Hawkesbury Campus)
Dr Anna Maceri
02 4570 1574
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Bachelor of Nursing (Liverpool Campus)
Dr Sheeja Perumbil Pathrose
02 9165 8653
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Bachelor of Nursing (Parramatta Campus)
Annette Stunden
02 9685 9812
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Bachelor of Nursing (Parramatta Campus)
Dr Leena Panicker
02 9685 9126
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Bachelor of Nursing Online
Lauren Metcalfe
02 4620 3305
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Master of Nursing (Preregistration) & Bachelor of Nursing (BNGE)
Dr Sara Shishehgar
02 9685 9034
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Bachelor of Nursing Honours & Academy
Dr Peter Lewis 
02 4570 1352
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Bachelor of Midwifery Honours
Fiona Arundell
02 9685 9567
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Postgraduate

Graduate Diploma Midwifery
Dr Farnoosh Asghar Vahedi
02 9685 9565
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Master of Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability
Dr Diana Jefferies
02 9685 9034
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Master of Child and Family Health (Karitane)
Dr Suza Trajkovski
02 4620 3363
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Master of Mental Health Nursing 
Dr Diana Jefferies
02 9685 9304
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Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership, Generic and Specialisation)
Associate Professor Diana Jefferies
02 9685  9304
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Master of Nursing (Professional Studies)
Associate Professor Diana Jefferies
02 9685 9304
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Master of Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)
Associate Professor Diana Jefferies
02 9685 9304
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Graduate Certificate in Acute and Critical Care Nursing
Associate Professor Diana Jefferies
02 9685 9304
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International Courses

Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) (Hong Kong)
Professor Lucie Ramjan
02 9685 9032
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Master of Primary Health Care (Hong Kong)
Professor Lucie Ramjan
02 9685 9032
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Professorial Staff

Distinguished Professor Lynn Kemp
Distinguished Professor in Nursing
Director of TReSI
02 8738 9394
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Professor Hannah Dahlen AM
Professor of Midwifery
Associate Dean, Research and HDR
02 9685 9118
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Professor Jane Frost
Professor 
02 4620 3322
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Professor Ajesh George
Professor
02 8738 9356
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Professor Donna Hartz
Clinical Chair in Midwifery
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Associate Professor  Leanne Hunt
Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching
02 4570 1676
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Professor Ally Hutton
Professor of Nursing
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Professor Deborah Hatcher
Professor
Dean
02 9685 9817
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Associate Professor Diana Jefferies
Associate Professor
02 9685 9304
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Professor Shahla Meedya
Clinical Chair in Midwifery - Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research 
02 4703  27381
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Professor Kath Peters
Professor
Associate Dean International and Engagement
02 4620 3567
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Professor Lucie Ramjan
Professor                        
02 9685 9032
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Professor Virginia Schmied
Professor
02 9685 9505
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Professor Donna Hartz
WSLHD Clinical Chair Midwifery 
Director Western Sydney Local Health District Nursing & Midwifery Research Centre 

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Professor Nathan Wilson
Director of HDR & Honours
Professor
02 4570 1926
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Associate Professor Elaine Burns
Director of Research
Associate Professor 
02 9685 9818
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Associate Professor Rita Chang
Associate Professor
Aged and Dementia Care 
02 9685 9034
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Associate Professor Rakime Elmir
Associate Professor
Academic Program Advisor Midwifery

(02) 4620 3372
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Associate Professor Leeanne Heaton
Associate Professor
Deputy Dean 
02 9685 9869
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Associate Professor Lauretta Luck
Associate Professor 
Director Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research 
02 4734 3181
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Associate Professor  Stephen McNally
Associate Professor
(02) 9685 9508
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Associate Professor Gillian Murphy
Associate Professor
Academic Career Development Preregistration Nursing 
(02)  4570 1280
Email
Associate Professor Olayide Ogunsiji
Associate Professor
Academic Career Development Preregistration Nursing
02 9165 8665
Email