Meet one of our newest members, Robert Wells.

Robert Wells is a Lecturer in the Curtin School of Allied Health, and Course Coordinator of the Master of Speech Pathology. His work centres on interprofessional education, and he is particularly interested in how we prepare students to work collaboratively in real-world healthcare teams.

"A big part of my role is designing and leading large-scale interprofessional learning experiences that bring together students from different disciplines. I enjoy working with diverse teaching teams and creating learning environments where students can contribute, challenge ideas, and learn from each other in meaningful ways.

More broadly, I’m passionate about building inclusive, student-centred curriculum that reflects the complexity of healthcare practice. This includes leading unit curriculum renewal and working with colleagues across disciplines to strengthen how we teach teamwork, communication, and culturally responsive care.

Alongside teaching, I’m an active researcher in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and allied health service accessibility. I’m particularly interested in research that has a clear connection to community impact, through advocacy, partnerships, or sharing findings in accessible ways.

I’m also the Communications Lead for the AIPPEN Operational Committee, where I contribute to connecting people and ideas across the interprofessional education community.

I joined this community because I value working alongside others who are committed to improving how we prepare health professionals for collaborative, inclusive practice across disciplines."