PresidentMaddison McAlister (she/her) DPT3
mmcalister@student.unimelb.edu.au As MUPSS President, Maddison plays a central role in guiding our society's direction and success. She supports the committee, advocates for member needs, and promotes equal opportunities and quality education. Maddison cultivates professional relationships between the students and DPT faculty, while also leading and empowering fellow students to create positive change and maximize their DPT experience.
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Vice-PresidentAnusha Budehal (she/her) DPT3
abudehal@student.unimelb.edu.au Anusha was elected as Vice-President to help support every member of the MUPSS committee, especially the President, and to make sure things are running smoothly. Anusha is highly involved both within and outside of university life, including being the chair for APA Victorian Student branch; so she knows all the ins and outs of being a DPT student. She is always happy to chat and help make the DPT experience more fun, so make sure to say hi!
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SecretaryWaner Zhou (she/her) DPT2
wanerz@student.unimelb.edu.au Waner’s role as secretary is to make sure the communication among students/ MUPSS/ teaching faculty / UMSU or any external participants all go smoothly and information is effectively and timely relayed to everyone. This job also includes answering all the burning questions or getting the best help you ask for to make sure the DPT journey unfolds smoothly yet supportively for everyone to chase their dreams. Waner would also be managing administrative behind scenes, mainly for MUPSS meetings and coordinating events. This year Waner will be collaborating with the education officers to build a brand new mentor-buddy program, stay tuned for more updates on that.
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TreasurerLeanne Chau (she/her) DPT2
lmchua@student.unimelb.edu.au Leanne’s role as the treasurer is to create budgets to make sure that there is fair allocation of resources to our various club activities as well as ensure that there is enough in our coffers to create financially inclusive events (in other words, cheap/free)! Events are a great way to get to know the people in your cohort and across year levels, and her aim is to make sure you guys get that opportunity without emptying your pockets!
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Education Officers
Teagan Harty (She/her) DPT3
tharty@student.unimelb.edu.au |
Tony Zhang (he/him) DPT2
tonyzhang@student.unimelb.edu.au |
For all things academic and career development, Tony and Teagan are your point of call. The education officers regularly liaise with teaching staff of the physiotherapy department, so any queries or concerns regarding your degree will be kindly listened to by them. Tony and Teagan also organise revision, educational and career building events to ensure that you get the most out of this degree, while also overseeing the educational special interest groups.
International Officers
The international representatives aim to ease the transition of moving to Melbourne from wherever you are traveling from and back. Michael and Prabjot are here to help make Melbourne feel like a home away from home by fostering a sense of community through social events and creating a space for students to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. They are also here to assist domestic students if they have interests working abroad!
Inclusion, Diversity & Welfare OfficerOphira Poratt (she/her) DPT3
oporatt@student.unimelb.edu.au Ophira plays a vital role in ensuring that all students feel included and represented at events and activities organised by MUPSS. She is committed to developing initiatives for welfare, diversity and inclusion, and regularly collaborates with staff and students to address any concerns. Additionally, Ophira is always happy to meet with students who wish to discuss anything related to MUPSS.
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Social Media OfficerAlex Kraljevski (she/her) DPT3
akraljevski@student.unimelb.edu.au Alex is the mastermind behind our social media, especially facebook and instagram. She's our chief design person and has a keen eye for detail. Alex is super organised and plans out all social media engagement on these channels, enhancing the MUPSS brand and building the sense of community.
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