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Elsie de Klerk is a lecturer in rural health and clinical educator with the Three Rivers Department of Rural Health at Charles Sturt University, Australia. She is a registered occupational therapist and an emerging academic whose work is driven by a commitment to rural health equity, mental health advocacy, and high quality clinical education.
Elsie’s recent research projects span several innovative areas, including:
- Service-learning placements for allied health students in rural communities
- The lived experiences of participants in an inclusive, regional dementia choir
- The use of telesupervision to support allied health student clinical placements
In 2025, Elsie commenced her PhD, which explores how allied health clinicians experience shifts in professional identity upon transitioning into academic roles. Her research aims to inform workforce development strategies and support sustainable academic pathways for rural health professionals.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
B. Occupational Therapy
M.Diac (Gestalt play therapy)
Grad Cert of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
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Evidence-informed practice: A framework to guide clinicians working with students on placement
Parnell, T., de Klerk, E., Murphy, K., Freire, K., Pope, R. & Patton, N., 25 Jun 2025, p. 7. 1 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Facilitating the evidence-informed practice of occupational therapy students on placement
Parnell, T., de Klerk, E., Murphy, K., Freire, K., Pope, R. & Patton, N., 25 Jun 2025, p. 21. 1 p.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Singing out: The experience of being involved in an inclusive choir for people living with dementia in regional Australia
Cash, B., de Klerk, E., Matthys, A., Gemmell, A. & McLaren, S., 22 Dec 2025, In: Australian Journal of Rural Health. 33, 6, p. 1-8 8 p., e70134.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What makes us Sing Out? The essential elements of a regional, inclusive dementia choir
de Klerk, E., Nov 2025.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Building university-community partnerships: Outcomes of a continuing professional development program
Zuman, L., Green, E., Biggs, C., Kernaghan, L., Smith, B., Schubert, J., Barry, R., Castelletto, K., Ellis, N., Lander, C., Derrick, L., French, L., de Klerk, E. & Ryan, E., 2024Research output: Non-textual outputs, including Creative Works › Digital content
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Activities
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Submission to NSW Government Mental Health Commission: NSW Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Kernaghan, L. (Leader), de Klerk, E. (Contributor), Lander, C. (Contributor), Castelletto, K. (Contributor), Barry, R. (Contributor), Howard, C. (Contributor), Ellis, N. (Contributor), Biggs, C. (Contributor), Nelson, S. (Contributor) & Green, E. (Contributor)
2025Activity: Engagement and professional development › Expert/advisor › Government
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Focus on Health Professional Education: A multi-disciplinary journal (Journal)
de Klerk, E. (Reviewer)
2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Peer review responsibility, including review panel or committee
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Western NSW Health Research Network (WHRN) Symposium
Nott, M. (Organiser), Freire, K. (Facilitator), Ellis, N. (Facilitator), Robson, K. (Facilitator), Nelson, S. (Facilitator), de Klerk, E. (Facilitator), Hayter, C. (Facilitator) & Paxton, K. (Member)
Jul 2024 → Dec 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop/course/forum › Academic
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Simulation-enhanced interprofessional education day
Castelletto, K. (Facilitator), Ellis, N. (Facilitator), Barry, R. (Facilitator), Smith, B. (Facilitator), Green, E. (Facilitator), Schubert, J. (Facilitator), de Klerk, E. (Facilitator), Steer, K. (Facilitator) & Lamb, N. (Facilitator)
04 Sept 2024Activity: Engagement and professional development › Content creation/delivery › Academic
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Western NSW Health Research Network 2022 Research Symposiuim
de Klerk, E. (Member of programme committee)
24 Oct 2022 → 25 Oct 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Academic