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Personal profile
Biography
Professor Morgan is the immediate prior Head of Department, Physiotherapy, School of Primary Health Care, having led the Department from January 2011 to January 2024.
Research interests
Neurological physiotherapy
Falls prevention
Developmental disability
Motor skill acquisition
Graduate competencies in neurological physiotherapy
Monash teaching commitment
Neurology stream member for entry to practice physiotherapy programs (BPT and DPT)
PTY2042 (BPT - 2nd year, 2nd semester unit) - lecturer, CBL tutor, practical tutor
PTY3051 (BPT - 3rd year, 1st semester unit) - lecturer, practical tutor
PTY5108 (DPT - 1st year, 2nd semester unit) - Chief Examiner, lecturer, tutor, practical tutor
Master of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice - Chief Examiner for all units
Education/Academic qualification
Research (Physiotherapy), PhD, Falls and mobility dysfunction in adults with cerebral palsy, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Award Date: 16 Dec 2014
Research, Masters of Applied Science (Research), Task specific training of the upper limb after acute stroke, La Trobe University
Award Date: 4 May 2000
Neurosciences, Grad Dip Neurosciences, La Trobe University
Award Date: 3 May 1994
Physiotherapy, BAppSc(physio), Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences
Award Date: 30 Nov 1983
External positions
Consultant, World Confederation for Physical Therapy (trading as World Physiotherapy)
1 Sept 2017 → …
Lifespan Care Committee, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
1 Jun 2017 → …
Health professional education and training representative, Dietitian Credentialing Council
1 Jun 2017 → …
Member, Item Writing Panel - Assessment, Australian Physiotherapy Council
1 Jun 2016 → 1 Jun 2018
Panel Chair, Accreditation Committee, Australian Physiotherapy Council
1 Jan 2015 → …
Consultant, Subject Matter Expert, Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment Trust Pty Ltd (trading as Occupational English Test)
1 Jan 2014 → 9 Feb 2019
Member, Professional Standards committee - National Neurology Group, Australian Physiotherapy Association
1 Jan 2012 → …
Member, Council of Physiotherapy Deans Australia New Zealand
31 Jan 2011 → …
Specialist examiner, Australian Physiotherapy Association
1 Jun 2009 → …
Research area keywords
- Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy
- Neurological Disorders
- Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy Education
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Early Evaluation of the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health (RFx20482)
Bould, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cadby, J. M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Forster, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Brusco, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hill, K. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Hayward, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Morgan, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Taylor-Hall, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Williams, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Layton, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barclay, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bourke-Taylor, H. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bhopti, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Simpson, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Templeton, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Stewart, M. (Partner Investigator (PI))
15/11/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Development of Co-designed Digital Exemplars to Enhance Health Profession Readiness for Safe and Effective Care of People with Disability
Lalor, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Brand, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Farlie, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gosling, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morgan, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Petrakis, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lazarus, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Archer, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lindley, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Does the type of pre-portrayal training for peer patients engaged in peer simulation impact student learning outcomes? A mixed methods study
Dalwood, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Morgan, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Soh, S.-E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Pritchard, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Blackstock, F. (Associate Investigator (AI))
15/01/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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DSW: Supervision practices for disability support workers: Building capacity of the disability workforce
Bhopti, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Haines, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Morgan, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hill, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Robinson, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Quinn, B. (Partner Investigator (PI))
17/07/23 → 30/12/23
Project: Research
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Contemporary practice horizon scanning program T062
Morgan, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Fossey, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Callaway, L. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Bould, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Barclay, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ayton, D. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Warren, N. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Barker, S. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/06/22 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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Aquatic exercise for adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy: a mixed methods scoping review
Huf, I., Soh, S. E. & Morgan, P., 2026, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 48, 4, p. 874–885 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Longitudinal assessment of the upper limb in adults with cerebral palsy
Morgan, P., Apr 2026, In: Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 68, 4, p. 463-464 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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‘Acting it out really makes it stick in your brain’: Educating students for patient portrayal during peer simulation
Dalwood, N. (Leading Author), Blackstock, F., Soh, S. E., Colombage, U., Pritchard, S. A. & Morgan, P., 2026, In: Medical Teacher. 48, 4, p. 591-605 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Capacity Building goals in young people with cerebral palsy in Australia: Analysis of publicly available National disability Insurance Scheme data
Ding, J. Y., Cleary, S. L. & Morgan, P. E., Sept 2025, In: Children and Youth Services Review. 176, 10 p., 108395.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Does the type of pre-portrayal training for peer patients engaged in peer simulation impact student learning outcomes? A mixed-methods study
Dalwood, N., Blackstock, F., Soh, S.-E., Colombage, U., Pritchard, S. & Morgan, P. E., 29 May 2025, p. PO-102. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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FMNHS Dean's Award for Excellence in Industry Education Programs (team)
Callaway, E. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Williams, C. (Recipient), Layton, N. (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, P. (Recipient), Fossey, E. (Recipient), Ekegren, C. (Recipient), Shlonsky, A. (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 6 Oct 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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School of Primary & Allied Health Care Academic Excellence - Team Award for 2017,
Francis-Cracknell, A. (Recipient), Callaway, E. (Recipient), Morgan, P. (Recipient) & Pope, K. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist
Morgan, P. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Vice-Chancellor's Education and Research Excellence Awards 2021
Callaway, E. (Recipient), Bould, E. (Recipient), Brusco, N. (Recipient), Williams, C. (Recipient), Layton, N. (Recipient), Sloan, S. (Recipient), Morgan, P. (Recipient), Fossey, E. (Recipient), Ekegren, C. (Recipient), Shlonsky, A. (Recipient), Tregloan, K. (Recipient), Bangerter, M. (Recipient) & Martin, D. (Recipient), 22 Nov 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Australian Physiotherapy Association (External organisation)
Morgan, P. (Member)
1 Jan 2022 → 1 Jan 2025Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of industry collaboration/ network
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American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting 2021
Morgan, P. (Organiser)
7 Oct 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Able Australia Services (External organisation)
Morgan, P. (Member)
1 Jun 2018 → 1 Jun 2021Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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World Confederation for Physical Therapy (trading as World Physiotherapy) (External organisation)
Morgan, P. (Member)
1 Jul 2017 → 31 Dec 2017Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Consultancy
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Dietitians Association of Australia (trading as Dietitians Australia) (External organisation)
Morgan, P. (Member)
1 Jul 2017 → 30 Jun 2020Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
Press/Media
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Core strength - transforming physiotherapy education in Vietnam
3/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Falls prevention advice for disability workers
20/10/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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What we can learn from an expert neurological physiotherapist
18/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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