PAEDIATRIC Dr Kristy Nicola is a paediatric physiotherapist, clinician, researcher, academic and service leader who has built a career helping children defy expectations, from non-verbal students in specialist schools to families in community clinics. Here she talks about what drives her work, her longstanding commitment to the APA and her leadership in shaping paediatric physiotherapy practice nationally and internationally.

BUSINESS Chris Purcell’s career has been shaped by a clear vision for private practice, a willingness to step back when things felt misaligned and a strong belief in the value of business skills for physiotherapists.