Biography
Cathy has worked in hospitals and in the community in rural, remote and metropolitan areas since 1977, working with families in a range of areas from the Flying Doctor Service to aged care.
 
Her interest in family health intensified after having two children of her own.
 
She has been in private practice as a lactation consultant since 1999. In this time she has visited hundreds of families in their homes and in hospitals.
 
Cathy currently works part-time with the Human Lactation Research Group at the University of Western Australia. The group is recognised worldwide for its work in the area under the direction of Professor Peter Hartmann.

Cathy produces and hosts parenting workshops for families. She also provides intensive one-day study sessions for health professionals in rural and metropolitan areas.
 
She has been very actively involved in the College of Lactation Consultants of Western Australia since its inception in 1999. Cathy was Education Officer from 2002-2004, and was responsible for overseeing the organisation of conferences, guest speakers and public awareness campaigns.