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Biography
Verity is a Professor of Physiotherapy and Associate Dean Curriculum and Learning (Graduate Health Education) within the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences, Macquarie University. Verity has over 15 years of experience as a clinical physiotherapist and supervises students and clinicians undertaking higher degree research. Her experience as a professional practictioner underpins her teaching philosophy and research objectives. Verity is considered an international leader in the physiotherapy management of individuals with Connective Tissue Dysplasias. She is an invited speaker at both national and international level within her area of expertise: rare and complex conditions in paediatrics, focusing on physical activity, function and quality of life. Her teaching excellence has also been acknowledged having been awarded a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and Australian Award for University Teaching citation.
Education/Academic qualification
Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Advanced HE
2020 → …
Award Date: 1 Jan 2020
Physiotherapy, PhD, University of Sydney
… → 2014
Physiotherapy, Grad Cert Sports Phty, La Trobe University
… → 2005
Physiotherapy, B App Sci, University of Sydney
… → 1999
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Monash Led: Children with Lower Limb Pain (CLLiP): Working with families, community and health care providers to improve outcomes
Williams, C. M. (Chief Investigator), Pacey, V. (Primary Chief Investigator), Munro, J. (Chief Investigator), Munns, C. (Chief Investigator), Sturgess, L. (Chief Investigator), Williams, N. (Chief Investigator), Tofts, L. (Chief Investigator), Locke, V. (Chief Investigator), Haines, T. P. (Chief Investigator), Brennan, S. E. (Chief Investigator), Maloney, S. (Chief Investigator), Sarkies, M. (Chief Investigator), Ilhan, E. (Chief Investigator), Nissen, L. (Associate Investigator) & Clavisi, O. (Associate Investigator)
31/08/22 → 30/04/26
Project: Research
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Chronic pain in children: Does the presence of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome predict a poor outcome for children with chronic pain seeking multidisciplinary chronic pain management?
Pacey, V. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Hancock, M. (Supervisor)
1/01/17 → …
Project: Research
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Clinical characteristics of children with generalised joint hypermobility: a 5 year longitudinal cohort study.
Pacey, V. (Primary Chief Investigator)
1/09/16 → …
Project: Research
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Mapping Macquarie University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy curriculum to a work readiness framework
Lawton, V. (Primary Chief Investigator), Dean, C. (Chief Investigator), Pacey, V. (Associate Investigator) & Jones, T. (Associate Investigator)
15/07/23 → 2/08/24
Project: Research
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Work readiness- perspectives of Macquarie University DPT final year students and graduates
Lawton, V. (Primary Chief Investigator), Dean, C. (Chief Investigator), Pacey, V. (Associate Investigator) & Jones, T. (Associate Investigator)
23/06/23 → 2/08/24
Project: Research
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Assessment, diagnostic criteria, and outcome measures for non–femoral head lower limb avascular necrosis in children and adolescents: a scoping review
Thomas, R., Ball, S., Davies, L., Williams, N., Williams, C., Munns, C. & Pacey, V., 1 Sept 2025, In: JBMR Plus. 9, 9, p. 1-13 13 p., ziaf109.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Challenges to self-care and domestic life for adults with disproportionate short statured skeletal dysplasia: a mixed method systematic review
Prescelia, C., Ireland, P. J., Blanco, C., Nguyen, D. & Pacey, V., 19 Jun 2025, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 47, 13, p. 3268-3277 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Communication strategies for children with chronic pain across the ages: a qualitative study of physiotherapists using vignette-based focus groups
Coventry, J., Thomas, R., Davies, L. M., Williams, C. M., Ta, B. & Pacey, V., 15 Sept 2025, In: Paediatric and Neonatal Pain. 7, 3, p. 1-13 13 p., e70014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Consensus-based recommendations for the rehabilitation of children with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: an integrated knowledge translation approach
Dahan-Oliel, N., Cachecho, S., Araujo, C., Fąfara, A., Lacombe, F., Samargian, A., Costa, C., Donohoe, M., Flanagan, A., Kowalczyk, B., Krakie, C., Wagner, L., Navalón, C., Pacey, V., Steen, U., Walker, M., Wong, T. & Bussières, A., 9 Apr 2025, In: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases. 20, 1, p. 1-14 14 p., 168.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Content validity of mobility measures in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita: engaging clinicians and people with lived experience
Zidan, A., Snider, L., Sions, J., Donlevie, K., Cirillo, A., Pacey, V. & Dahan-Oliel, N., 4 Aug 2025, In: Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. 6, p. 1-12 12 p., 1576267.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HOPE Pilot Quantitative Raw Data (Feasibility, Appropriateness, Acceptability, Clinical Effectiveness Outcome measures)
Chan, C. (Owner), Chew, M. T. (Contributor), Ilhan, E. (Contributor), Pacey, V. (Contributor), Kobayashi, S. (Contributor), Nicholson, L. (Contributor) & Hakim, A. (Contributor), Macquarie University, 7 Feb 2025
DOI: 10.25949/27676269.v1
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Prizes
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2024 Best Presentation (Teaching Excellence)
Rambaldini, B. (Recipient), Hunter, J. (Recipient), Cross, C. (Recipient), Wiggins, T. (Recipient), Speier, S. (Recipient), Kirwan, M. (Recipient), Gwynne, K. (Recipient), Thompson, B. (Recipient), Koelmeyer, L. A. (Recipient), Pacey, V. (Recipient), Gray, K. (Recipient) & Chau, J. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Teaching award
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Australian Award for University Teaching (2021)- Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (Team Award)
Kirwan, M. (Team leader), Gray, K. (Recipient), Pacey, V. (Recipient), Bhatti, A. (Recipient) & Dean, C. (Recipient), 31 Mar 2022
Prize: Teaching award
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Excellence in Education - Teaching Excellence
Gray, K. (Team leader), Fuller, J. (Recipient), Lawton, V. (Recipient), Chan, C. (Recipient) & Pacey, V. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Teaching award
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Highly Commended Finalist - Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Learning Innovation
Brown, L. (Recipient), Pacey, V. (Recipient), McDermott, W. (Recipient) & Jones, T. (Recipient), 21 Nov 2022
Prize: Teaching award
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Learning & Teaching Award (Inclusive Teaching)
Chan, C. (Recipient), Gray, K. (Recipient), Peebles, K. (Recipient) & Pacey, V. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Teaching award
Activities
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Physical activity of children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Pacey, V. (Speaker), Jones, T. (Speaker), Lozano, M. (Speaker), Chmielewski, A. (Speaker), Price, A. (Speaker), Theophile, I. (Speaker) & Munns, C. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2016 → 24 Sept 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Relationship between physical self-efficacy, physical self-concept, and physical activity in children and adolescents with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: a cross sectional study
Price, A. (Speaker), Theophile, I. (Speaker), Chmielewski, A. (Speaker), Lozano, M. (Speaker), Munns, C. (Speaker), Pacey, V. (Speaker) & Jones, T. (Speaker)
23 Sept 2016 → 24 Sept 2016Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation