Invited Speakers
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Julie Hetherington
ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM CENTRE
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Julie is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner with her scope of practice in Endocrinology & Metabolism. She has worked in the field since 1999 with the past 24 years being at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney. In her role as a Nurse Practitioner, she sees patients with pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and metabolic bone disorders. The work includes performing diagnostic testing, providing clinical treatment, education and support. Julie strives to improve the clinical care of patients with endocrine disorders. She has publications focusing on improving patient safety and engages with patient groups through educational activities. Julie strives to improve how nurses at every level understand normal and abnormal endocrinology. She is a founding member of the Federation of Nurses in Endocrinology (FINE) an Honorary Lecturer, Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney. Julie is a past president of the Endocrine nurses Society of Australia (ENSA).
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Kat Prior
JOHN HUNTER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
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Kat Prior has been the Endocrinology Clinical Nurse Consultant at John Hunter Children’s Hospital in Newcastle, NSW, for the past 12 years in a part-time capacity. Prior to this role, she worked on the Children’s Medical Ward, undertaking various acting CNC positions, and completing a Master of Nursing in 2014.
Kat is passionate about improving the lives of children and families through family-centred care and by advancing nurse education. In 2021, she was awarded the Jenny Nairn Endocrine Nursing Development Grant, which supported her completion of a Postgraduate Diploma of Endocrinology in 2023.
She is actively involved in professional committees, currently serving on the ANZSPED ASM Program Subcommittee, the ANZSPED Child and Adolescent Growth Subcommittee, the PEN ED Steering Committee, and the Australia Pituitary Foundation Medical Advisory Board.
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Dr Saleen Nottingham
WAIKATO HOSPITAL
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Dr Saleen Nottingham is an endocrinologist at Waikato Hospital with clinical interests in diabetes in pregnancy, as well as calcium and bone disorders. She is passionate about providing practical, evidence-based care across the spectrum of endocrine disease.
Alongside her clinical work, Saleen enjoys contributing to education and service development in endocrinology and diabetes.
Outside of work, Saleen is kept busy by life with her two young boys and a new puppy, which leaves limited spare time. When she can find a moment, she enjoys running, baking, and bush walking with her family.