Daphne Nurse

Daphne Nurse (nee Machado) is an experienced Allied Health Clinical Educator and Senior Speech Pathologist currently employed at Eastern Health since August 2021. Daphne has held various roles at Austin Health since November 2014, including Weekend Speech Pathologist and Grade 2 Rotational Speech Pathologist, specializing in clinical credentialing in videofluoroscopy, tracheostomy, and laryngectomy. Daphne has contributed to multiple rotational experiences, including those in respiratory services, spinal cord services, and oncology care. Previous positions also include Consulting Speech Pathologist at Ramsay Health Care and Senior Clinical Educator at Australian Catholic University, where Daphne taught 3rd year Speech Pathology students via telehealth amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Daphne holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences/Masters of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education at The University of Western Australia.