Our Founders
Dr Amy Wallis, Co-Founder
Amy is an occupational therapist with extensive experience as a clinician and an academic, spanning over twenty years. Amy has experience helping people live with chronic conditions such as pain, particularly people living with cancer pain helping them to maximise their overall health, wellbeing and function.
Amy as a researcher and academic is interested in the application of evidence-based practice in cancer care. Amy has also completed her PhD exploring the adolescent and young adult’s experience of living with cancer.
Amy is a passionate yogi and fills most of her weekend with children, family and sporting activities.
Andrew Smith, Co-Founder
Andrew has worked as an occupational therapist in the cancer sector for the past twenty years including senior roles across a variety of healthcare settings. He has worked in some of the country’s leading cancer organisations including the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre and Leukaemia Foundation of Australia.
Andrew has substantial experience and knowledge of all blood cancers, in particular acute and chronic leukemia, lymphoma and myelomas. In particular Andrew has a strong interest in helping people manage cancer related fatigue building well-being, rehabilitation and survivorship plans tailored to their individual goals.
Andrew is an AFL tragic who loves all things sport and spending time with his family.
Our Team
Andrew Smith - Managing Director Occupational Therapist
Dr Amy Wallis - Research and Operations Lead Occupational Therapist
Dr Amy Wallis - Research and Operations Lead Occupational Therapist
A key contributor to cancer care research and practice, Andrew has been instrumental in developing evidence-based interventions for cancer patients, including return-to-work programs and supportive care strategies.
Dr Amy Wallis - Research and Operations Lead Occupational Therapist
Dr Amy Wallis - Research and Operations Lead Occupational Therapist
Dr Amy Wallis - Research and Operations Lead Occupational Therapist
With a PhD in AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) cancer care, Amy is a leading voice in cancer survivorship, focusing on occupational therapy interventions and the unique needs of young people affected by cancer.
Courtney Apostol - Senior Occupational Therapist
Dr Amy Wallis - Research and Operations Lead Occupational Therapist
Courtney Apostol - Senior Occupational Therapist
Courtney is a Senior Occupational Therapist with 15 years of experience across acute public hospital cancer services, specialising in oncology and palliative care.
Rachael Allan - Senior Occupational Therapist
Dr Amy Wallis - Research and Operations Lead Occupational Therapist
Courtney Apostol - Senior Occupational Therapist
With over 15 years of experience at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Rachel is an expert in cancer care, lymphoedema management, and palliative care.
Michelle Singh - Senior Occupational Therapist
Tiana Cloete- Admin / Business Support Specialist
Michelle Singh - Senior Occupational Therapist
Michelle has worked across acute and sub-acute inpatient, outpatient and community settings as an OT for the past 15 years. She has expertise in Cancer Care, Lymphoedema Management, Supportive and Palliative Care. She has a strong passion in supporting people during and after their cancer treatment to help improve quality of life.
Rebecca Ronan - Senior Occupational Therapist
Tiana Cloete- Admin / Business Support Specialist
Michelle Singh - Senior Occupational Therapist
With 18+ years of clinical experience, Rebecca specialises in cancer care, focusing on fatigue management, lymphoedema, and cancer related cognitive impairment.
Tiana Cloete- Admin / Business Support Specialist
Tiana Cloete- Admin / Business Support Specialist
Tiana Cloete- Admin / Business Support Specialist
An Admin Assistant with strong expertise in administrative operations, data management, reporting, and client coordination, delivering detail-oriented and solutions-driven support that keeps teams operating efficiently. She focuses on maintaining streamlined workflows, accurate record-keeping, and reliable day-to-day administrative execu
An Admin Assistant with strong expertise in administrative operations, data management, reporting, and client coordination, delivering detail-oriented and solutions-driven support that keeps teams operating efficiently. She focuses on maintaining streamlined workflows, accurate record-keeping, and reliable day-to-day administrative execution, while leveraging systems and technology to optimise processes and drive operational efficiency.
Professor Lynette Mackenzie - Clinical Advisor
Tiana Cloete- Admin / Business Support Specialist
Tiana Cloete- Admin / Business Support Specialist
An OT academic with extensive experience in cancer survivorship research, Lynette focuses on cognitive issues, fatigue, and return-to-work strategies. She is a Professor of Occupational Therapy Faculty of Medicine and Health at Sydney University and Research Director of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
Gerard Holland - Advisor
Harriett Carter - Advisor
Harriett Carter - Advisor
A tech entrepreneur passionate about creating equal opportunities, Gerard brings innovative solutions and guidance to the Selsus team. Gerard is the CEO of TalentMatch.
Harriett Carter - Advisor
Harriett Carter - Advisor
Harriett Carter - Advisor
A marketing and engagement specialist with over 20 years of experience, Harriett drives impactful communication strategies in the health sector. Harriett has extensive experience in the cancer non-for profit sector and is currently the Marketing Director for Act for Kids.