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Personal profile
Biography
Qualifications: BAppSci(Pod), MHlthSci(HlthProm&Ed), PhD
A/Prof Williams is a clinical researcher and educator in the School of Primary and Allied Health Care. Cylie has extensive clinical experience in all health care settings, with a particular focus on paediatric lower limb conditions. These roles have also resulted in extensive leadership opportunities in public health, industry and government environments. These are the skills she brings to her education and research roles within the school.
A/Prof Williams is the course coordinator for the newly established Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at Monash and coordinates a faculty-wide subject focused on learner engagement in concepts relating to communication in the healthcare and disability sectors. In prior health care roles, she has coordinated research education for over 500 allied health, nursing and medical health professionals and managed annual podiatry student placements (~60 per year).
A/Prof Williams is the international leader in idiopathic toe walking. This common condition impacts many young children. While many children grow out of it, many are also challenged to receive consistent and effective care. Her research has resulted in clearer diagnostic clarification and development of a tool to guide specialist referral. Cylie's Toe Walking Tool has been translated into four languages, used as an inclusion criterion for trials and it’s wording forms specialist paediatric examination recommendations, such as those displayed on the Mayo Clinic's general public toe walking webpage. Her broader research interests relate to lower limb conditions in children that result in functional impact and pain.
She is also a leader in Australian allied health model of care and workforce research. This research has resulted in model of care change impacting people admitted to Peninsula Health acute services. Cylie is the leader of the Podiatrists In Australia: investigating Graduate Employment study. This is the largest longitudinal data collection in podiatry, and focuses on workplace location choices, employment, job satisfaction, burnout and education preferences. This body of research has also incorporated development of triage tools and outcome tools that are embedded in podiatry care across Australia and in the UK.
Research interests
Idiopathic toe walking
Impact and treatment of conditions affecting the lower limb
Paediatric gait and balance
Health care services research
Health care workforce research
Community service
A/Prof Williams is the co-Chair of the Australian Foot and Ankle Research Network (AFARNet) and member of the International Allied Health Working Group of the Ehlers Danlos Society. She is the only podiatrist on the Paediatric Global Musculoskeletal Task force, and the editorial board of the international free education platform - Paediatric Musculoskeletal Matters (PMM). PMM provides free education for health professionals and students, reaching over 200 countries.
A/Prof Williams is an associate editor for the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, and on the editorial board for BMC Pediatrics. She holds adjunct research positions at University of South Australia, and a visiting research fellowship at Staffordshire University, UK.
Additional service roles include being the Victorian practitioner member (2015-present) and Chair of the Podiatry Board of Australia (2018-present). She was one of three Australian podiatrists to hold a panel memberships on the Australian Government Professional Services Review Panel.
A/Prof Williams has previously held the co-chair position of the Peninsula Health Human Research Ethics Committee and member of two Monash Health's Human Research Ethics committees.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Adjunct Research Fellow, University of South Australia
2015 → …
Research area keywords
- Idiopathic toe walking
- podiatry
- delphi technique
- orthopaedics
- patient-reported outcome
- quality of life
- Allied health
- gait
- Children With Developmental Disabilities
- Health services research
- calcaneal apophysitis
Network
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CLLiP: Children with Lower Limb Pain (CLLiP): Working with families, community and health care providers to improve outcomes
Williams, C., Pacey, V., Munro, J. E., Munns, C. F., Sturgiss, L., williams, N., Tofts, L., Locke, V., Haines, T., Brennan, S., Maloney, S., Sarkies, M. & Ilhan, E.
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
1/04/22 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Musculoskeletal injury in the paramedic workforce
Bowles, K., Meadley, B., Williams, C. & Morphet, J.
Project: Research
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Modelling the future allied health aged care workforce
Thompson, J., Harvey, P., McClure, R., Bourke, L., Williams, C. & Catherine, M.
30/11/22 → 13/03/23
Project: Research
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NHMRC Equipment Grant - 3234-00 BiStim2 Package
Kidgell, D., Frazer, A., Lee, A., Williams, C., Farlie, M., Perraton, L., Malliaras, P., Soh, S. & Hill, K.
Monash University – Internal University Contribution
1/10/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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To examine the implementation aspects of DiRECT-Australia
Sturgiss, L., Haines, T., Williams, C. & Advocat, J.
17/11/21 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Development of the Idiopathic Toe Walking Outcome (iTWO) proforma: A modified delphi study and online parent survey for measurement consensus
Gray, K., Pacey, V., Caserta, A., Polt, D. & Williams, C., 1 Jan 2023, In: Gait and Posture. 99, p. 111-118 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Age Differences in Preferred Methods of Obtaining and Understanding Health Related Information During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Australia
Williams, N., Haines, T., Williams, C., Bowles, K. A. & Hill, K. D., 13 Jul 2022, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 10, 10 p., 912188.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Allied health assistants' perspectives of their role in healthcare settings: A qualitative study
King, O. A., Pinson, J. A., Dennett, A., Williams, C., Davis, A. & Snowdon, D. A., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Health and Social Care in the Community. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A step in the right direction: Delphi consensus on a UK and Australian paediatric podiatry curriculum
Reay, J., Williams, C., Nester, C. & Morrison, S. C., 24 Feb 2022, In: BMC Medical Education. 22, 1, 11 p., 125.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
A survey of nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists in mobility care and gait aid use for hospital patients with dementia
Lee, D. C. A., Meyer, C., Burton, E., Kitchen, S., Williams, C., Hunter, S. W., Suttanon, P. & Hill, K. D., Mar 2022, In: Geriatric Nursing. 44, p. 221-228 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Research by an Early Career Researcher
Williams, Cylie (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Researcher Award
Williams, Cylie (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Industry Education Programs (team)
Callaway, Elizabeth (Recipient), Bould, Em (Recipient), Brusco, Natasha (Recipient), Williams, Cylie (Recipient), Layton, Natasha (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, Prue (Recipient), Fossey, Ellie (Recipient), Ekegren, Christina (Recipient), Shlonsky, Aron (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 6 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash University - School of Primary and Allied Health Care SPAHC Research Impact Award
Williams, Cylie (Recipient), 11 Dec 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Vice-Chancellor's Education and Research Excellence Awards 2021
Callaway, Elizabeth (Recipient), Bould, Em (Recipient), Brusco, Natasha (Recipient), Williams, Cylie (Recipient), Layton, Natasha (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, Prue (Recipient), Fossey, Ellie (Recipient), Ekegren, Christina (Recipient), Shlonsky, Aron (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 22 Nov 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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BMC Pediatrics (Journal)
Cylie Williams (Editorial board member)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Visiting Fellowship - School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Cylie Williams (Fellow)
2019 → 2025Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research organisation, centre or institute
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Podiatry Board of Australia (External organisation)
Cylie Williams (Chair/Co-Chair)
2018 → 2024Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (Journal)
Cylie Williams (Associate editor)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Adjunct Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Cylie Williams (Member)
1 Mar 2015Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press/Media
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Working with Children on the Autism Spectrum with Dr Cylie Williams
12/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Idiopathic toe walking in children and 3D motion analysis with toddlers
Cylie Williams & Luke Perraton
12/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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The wonderful world of podiatry research
Cylie Williams & Luke Perraton
23/03/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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A podiatrist's perspective on paediatric feet and gait concerns
23/08/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Research translation & Paediatrics with Cylie Williams
17/12/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts