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Currently involved in research at Charles Sturt University.
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Caroline Robinson is the Associate Professor Podiatry in the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences (SAHESS) at Charles Sturt University (CSU). She moved to Australia from the United Kingdom in 2005, where she completed her Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery and Master Pharmacology. Caroline has 33 years experience of podiatry education and curriculum design, with a particular interest in sustaining and growing the podiatry workforce, developing cultural capabilities for podiatry practice, and ageing well. Currently her research is focused on podiatry career pathways to enable access and build the podiatry workforce.
Caroline was the inaugural Chair of the Australasian Council of Podiatry Deans (2020 - 2023), collaborating with the Podiatry Program Leaders in Australia and New Zealand to provide an important voice for podiatry educators and enabling a coordinated approach to education initiatives and issues that affect podiatry courses and student education. She enjoys writing for forums such as The Conversation and STRIDE, presenting complex information in an accessible format to promote awareness of podiatry issues and improve health literacy in the community.
Education/Academic qualification
Education, PhD, Illuminating Honours: exploring the experience of allied health students using a phenomenological approach, Charles Sturt University
Award Date: 20 Mar 2012
Pharmacology, Master of Science, University of East London
Award Date: 31 Jul 1988
Subject keywords
- Allied health
- Indigenous Australian
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- Curriculum
- First Nations Australian
- Podiatry
- Higher Education
- Pedagogy
- Podiatry workforce
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
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
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A narrative case study of an industry-provider traineeship model for career development in podiatry
Robinson, C., Evans, K., Hartley, D., Page, C., Gilroy, R., Robinson, J., de Niet, S., Annett, C., Duffy, J., Annett, C. & Van Grinsven, K., May 2025.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
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Building foot health literacy through health promotion to increase community understanding about the value of podiatry for chronic disease management
Robinson, C., Melville, C., Van Grinsven, K., Marshall, A., Webb, P., Horn, A., Baker, E. & Zani, T., Jul 2025, Albury, NSW: Charles Sturt University. 10 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report (public)
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Student perspectives on marketing the podiatry profession and course promotion: A mixed methods study
Kaminski, M. R., Robinson, C., Whittaker, G. A., Ho, M., Bonnano, D. R., Munteanu, S. E., Dollinger, M., Kazantzis, S., Li, X., Causby, R. S., Frecklington, M., Walmsley, S., Chuter, V., Casey, S. L. & Cotchett, M., Sept 2025, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 18, 3, p. 1-20 20 p., e70063.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A workforce snapshot: opinion piece
Robinson, C., 08 Apr 2024, Stride Magazine - Australian Podiatry Association, April 2024.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Motivators and barriers for studying podiatry in Australia and New Zealand: A mixed methods study.
Kaminski, M., Whittaker, G., Robinson, C., Cotchett, M., Ho, M., Munteanu, S. E., Dollinger, M., Kazantzis, S., Li, X., Causby, R. S., Frecklington, M., Walmsley, S., Chuter, V., Casey, S. L., Hugo, B. & Bonanno, D. R., Sept 2024, In: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 17, 3, p. 1-18 18 p., e70004.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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2021 Charles Sturt Excellence Award
Robinson, C. (Recipient), Howard, C. (Recipient), Melville, C. (Recipient), Robson, K. (Recipient), Baker, E. (Recipient), Mirtschin, E. (Recipient), Nott, M. (Recipient), Smith, B. (Recipient), Ewart, L. (Recipient), Wright, M. (Recipient), Gill, M. (Recipient), Kent, K. (Recipient) & Curtin, M. (Recipient), 03 Dec 2021
Prize: Award › Internal award
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2023 Executive Dean’s Teaching Award
Dobson, K. (Recipient), Andrews, K. (Recipient), Brown, L. (Recipient), Cannon, J. (Recipient), Chang, M. (Recipient), Gordon, T. (Recipient), Gorman, H. (Recipient), Harrington, H. (Recipient), Plant, C. (Recipient), Wilson, L. (Recipient) & Robinson, C. (Recipient), 16 Nov 2023
Prize: Award › Internal award
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Change One Thing Award
Van Grinsven, K. (Recipient), Willis, R. (Recipient), Melville, C. (Recipient) & Robinson, C. (Recipient), 16 Nov 2023
Prize: Award › Internal award
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Charles Sturt Executive Deans Awards for Teaching 2022
Robinson, C. (Recipient), Baker, E. (Recipient), Melville, C. (Recipient), Nott, M. (Recipient) & Smith, B. (Recipient), 17 Nov 2022
Prize: Award › Internal award
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Activities
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Supporting students to build culturally responsive practice in FoSH
Robinson, C. (Organiser)
14 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (Journal)
Robinson, C. (Reviewer)
Mar 2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
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Faculty of Science Learning and Teaching Forum 2020
Connor, C. (Member), Combs, M. (Participant), Scott, C. (Participant), Robinson, C. (Participant), Yakin, M. (Participant), McCasker, N. (Participant), Samuelson, M. (Participant) & Jones, D. (Participant)
19 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research (Journal)
Robinson, C. (Reviewer)
2019 → 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
Press/Media
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Charles Sturt adopts new course structure responding to student and industry needs
11/08/25 → 18/08/25
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Award-winning initiative brings First Nations wellbeing to forefront of learning
Van Grinsven, K., Ball, L., Melville, C., Willis, R. & Robinson, C.
04/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Award-winning initiative brings First Nations wellbeing to forefront of learning
Van Grinsven, K., Ball, L., Melville, C., Willis, R. & Robinson, C.
28/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Charles Sturt University 2023 Sustainable Development Goals Report
Van Grinsven, K., Willis, R., Melville, C. & Robinson, C.
02/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Something’s afoot… walking around the planet may cause your headaches, back, knee or ankle pain
05/10/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media