Ida is an experienced paediatric oncology nurse with over 30 years experience in the field. She is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with numerous post graduate qualifications which include a Bachelor of Nursing honours by dissertation, Master of Nursing, Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Graduate Diploma in paediatric nursing and Graduate Certificate in paediatric oncology nursing. She is currently enrolled in a PhD. Ida has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences and to under-graduate and post-graduate nursing students and has a diverse research background.
During her professional career she has worked in various roles with patients and families at all different stages through their cancer journey, including education and consulting. In her current role in bone marrow transplant follow-up she sees the long term, sometimes devastating, consequences of therapy given 20-30 years earlier. She is a passionate advocate for this group of patients, as they re-integrate back into the community and especially as they enter adulthood.
Ida also has a strong passion for personal and professional development, and this extends through her role as a health services and resilience coach.