Biography and expertise
Biography
Carla is a Research Fellow at Southern Cross University, where she manages the NHMRC-funded PREDICT Study. This multi-site initiative focuses on preventing and identifying delirium in hospitalised older adults by collaborating with family carers and clinical teams. Carla's contributions span project coordination, data collection and analysis, and the implementation of PREDICT across four health districts, ensuring meaningful healthcare outcomes.
Carla's work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
In addition to her research expertise, Carla is a non-executive Director at Coastlink, where she applies skills in clinical governance, strategic planning, and risk mitigation to enhance services for ageing and disabled populations. With over many years of experience across academic, clinical, and governance roles, her work is driven by a commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and fostering impactful partnerships.