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This week, Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) came together to celebrate the incredible contribution of our allied health student supervisors with special morning teas and awards at the Albury and Wodonga campuses.

Every year, AWH welcomes around 100 allied health students across disciplines such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, social work, dietetics, exercise physiology, podiatry, medical imaging, pharmacy and allied health assistance. 

Behind every placement is a supervisor who generously shares their knowledge, time and encouragement.

“Student supervision is deeply embedded in our culture at AWH. It’s a core part of how we continue to grow, learn, and serve our community,” said Megan Tankard Allied Health Education Lead, Occupational Therapy. 

“Our supervisors don’t just share their expertise – they help students grow in confidence, find their feet, and go on to make a real difference in our community’s healthcare.”

Recognising excellence in supervision  

This year’s celebrations put a spotlight on the many ways supervisors go above and beyond with awards: 

• Outstanding Student Supervisor – for excellence in supporting the most students or hosting multiple placements, often managing complex coordination while maintaining high-quality mentorship.
  Recipients: Alisa Roebuck and Lauren Murphy
   
• Allied Health Educator of the Year – recognising those demonstrating overall excellence in supporting student learning and leading professional development.
  Recipients: Molly Giggins and Stace Jackson
   
• Innovative Clinical Supervision Award – celebrating creative and evidence-based approaches to teaching and mentoring.
  Recipients: Amy Dobby & Amy Griffiths and Mick Dobson
   
• Emerging Supervisor Award – highlighting newer clinicians showing exceptional commitment and passion during their first years as supervisors.
  Recipients: Anja Summerscales and Sophie Lostroh
   
• Leadership in Supervision – for individuals shaping supervision culture, leading professional learning or reform initiatives, or building sustainable educational capacity within the region.
  Recipients: Ange Crosswell & Nick Guiney and Nisa Kiggins
   
• The “above and beyond” Student Support Award
  Gabby Hope, Jayne Guy and Georgia Reed
  
  Dedication in Student Supervision
  Paige Toms
  Cindy Ridgway
  Beth Clarke
  Sarah Neil, Sophie Edwards, and Erin Bridge
  Jenny Dyer and Jo Kilpatrick
  Emma Quirk and Steph Woodall
  Kathryn Belford & Claire Webster
  Ryan deVries
  Emma Finger
  Geoff Draper
  Hannah Wells
  Shaylee Spooner

Congratulations to all our award recipients!

A strong regional partnership

The celebration also highlighted the partnership between AWH and CSU. Together, the organisations are building strong placement opportunities and developing the capable and compassionate allied health workforce that regional communities rely on.

“Partnerships like this are what make our region such a special place to learn and work,” said Megan Tankard Allied Health Education Lead, Occupational. “It’s about creating a culture where students feel supported, and supervisors know how valued they are.”