Julie Rankin

Department of Health

I commenced employment as an occupational therapist with the NT Dept. of Health in 1983 after working in Perth, WA. I graduated from Curtin university in 1979 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (OT).

I have worked as an occupational therapist across a variety of areas including RDPH; community health; aged care and for 22 years in Territory palliative care.

I have learnt a great deal through working in several MDT's and travelling to remote communities. The support and collaboration of working with other occupational therapists has been one of the highlights of working in the NT.

I have been involved in establishing several projects in the NT DOH including the Disability 5 year strategic plan; Transitional care project and as being a member of the SEAT working committee.