OUR TEAM
The NVOPS team comprises clinical, technical and admiration staff. NVOPS is happy to describe the team as a work family, the small team has been together for many years. The small unit is made of five full time staff and two casual staff. All NVOPS clinicians are AOPA (Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association) certified Orthotists/Prosthetists. They uphold the professional standards our membership requires.
lYNNE WEIR
Practice Principal and Orthotist
- Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1994
- Diploma of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1991
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
Lynne has been practicing as an orthotist since 1991 and has been lucky to have broad clinical experience, in Australia and overseas.
Lynne’s major clinical role being the NVOPS paediatric orthotist. She enjoys working with children, their families and their allied health teams. Lynne’s aim is to make the experience of using an orthosis to be as simple as possible for the child, while maximising the child’s functional abilities. She’s always on the lookout for new toys for the clinic and is especially fond of Bluey.
As one of the practice principals she also enjoys working on ways to update business practices in order to improve both the client and staff NVOPS experience.
Lynne has a visiting clinic to Wangaratta once a month (online bookings are not available for this service).
Noel Mitchell
Practice Principal and Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1997
- Diploma of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 1992
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
Noel’s extensive experience in the field of orthotics and prosthetics started in 1981 as a technician, his exceptional technical skills are well recognised throughout the Australian orthotics and prosthetics industry.
His clinical experience is broad. He has been involved in patient care in both prosthetics and orthotics in Darwin, Adelaide, Malaysia, Melbourne and Shepparton.
At NVOPS he works with a range of client presentations including amputees, neuromuscular and orthopaedic conditions. He has expertise in complex lower limb orthosis and prosthesis provision.
You are likely to see Noel if you have a problem knee, as he is our knee condition and bracing specialist. As a snowboarder (retired skier) Noel provides great information on knee bracing suitable for snow sports.
Noel is a problem solver and takes the lead in the NVOPS clinical case conferences, with both simple and innovative solutions for complex cases.
As a practice principal Noel leads the NVOPS team in the introduction of new technology.
JANET JUDD
Client Support
- Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife 1986
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) 1995
Janet works at NVOPS on a casual basis assisting with the numerous behind the scenes administration tasks required in an orthotic and prosthetic practice.
You may never see Janet in person, but you are likely to speak to her on the phone as she assists with navigating funding and subsidy programs such as the NDIS, and insurance companies funding your orthotic and prosthetic needs such as TAC and workcover. She uses her extensive experience in the health and disability area to cheerfully work her way through these difficult areas.
Janet is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ELIZABETH COX
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Clinical Lead
- Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2014
- Bachelor of Health Sciences | 2014
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
NVOPS was fortunate when Liz walked through our door looking for some technical work in her last year of her Masters Studies. That was more than 9 years ago, and she still calls Shepparton home.
Liz’s expertise lies in complex lower limb orthosis and prosthesis provision. Liz enjoys working to develop a personalised plan with clients. Her client base involves a range of clinical conditions including complex neuromuscular disorders and amputees.
She is the NVOPS clinical lead and FES specialist.
When not working with her human clients, Liz runs ‘Animal Tech’ an Australian first business assisting injured animals and birds with orthoses and prostheses, Have a look at her featured on “The Living Room” https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=533434731787139
KAYLA DOYLE
Prosthetist/Orthotist
- Master of Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2017
- Bachelor of Health Sciences | 2017
- Member of the Australian Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
Kayla is on maternity/family leave. We look forward to her return to NVOPS in 2025.
AMELIA THOMAS
Orthotist Prosthetist
- Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics | 2017
When Amelia joined NVOPS in June 2024 she fulfilled one of Lynne’s long held daydreams… that a kind and caring Shepparton local with a Bach. of Orthotics and Prosthetics will walk into NVOPS and enquire about working with us!
Working part time, she is looking after clients with acute injuries and orthopaedic issues. Specialising in assessing injuries, recommending and fitting customised and custom orthoses and providing ongoing client care while the injury is healing.
Amelia worked as an orthotist in Melbourne, and also in education support before taking time out with her family. She is enjoying returning to both the clinical and technical aspects of orthotics, as well as reacquainting herself with prosthetics. Amelia brings a diverse range of skills to NVOPS that complement our services.
KIRSTY PROTHERO
Reception
- Diploma in Nursing | 1995
- Diploma in Community Services - Case Management and Assessment | 2011
Kirsty comes to the role of NVOPS reception with extensive experience in caring professions. Her background in nursing, local government roles in aged and disability support and care make her perfect to welcome clients to NVOPS.
Kirsty is working with us 2 days a week and has quickly made herself indispensable.
Another Shepparton local, Kirsty enjoys the wonderful community culture of Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley. When not working at NVOPS she enjoys running the family high country pub “The Gap Getaway” https://www.facebook.com/TheGapGetaway with her husband.
luke mitchell
Technical Assistant