Irene Kemp

Available Virtually, in QLD and NZ

Irene has over 17 years’ experience as a registered nurse, delivering exceptional consumer-focused clinical care, through innovation and quality improvement.

In her current role, she provides specialist clinical education to patients, families and healthcare professionals on neurogenic bowel and bladder management including conditions such as: Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury and Spina Bifida. Irene performs individualised bladder and bowel reviews for her patients and assists in getting them the best product for their needs by providing them with comprehensive letters of recommendation.

Donna Fisher

Available Virtually and in SA

Donna is a Registered Nurse with 30 years’ experience in a range of Acute and Community Care roles and areas, predominately Stomal Therapy, Urology, Continence, Burns and Wound Care. Her most recent role prior to joining Coloplast was as the Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant at a large public hospital.

With an extensive drive for ensuring best available evidence is utilised for safe quality practice she also supports Universities as a marker for post graduate education. Working at Coloplast has enabled Donna to blend and share her experience, knowledge and passions within nursing to provide evidence based education and support to health care professionals, clients and family members whilst remaining clinically active running clinics and providing direct patient care. 

Donna has a strong focus in providing education and support in regards to neurogenic bladder and bowel patient groups, including conditions such as: Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury and Spina Bifida and specifically in regards to teaching and supporting Intermittent Catheter education, both urethral and via mitrofanoff, and transanal irrigation.

Donna is available for face to face or virtual clinics in South Australia.

Edwina Spooner

Available Virtually, in NSW and ACT

A conscientious and committed Senior Registered Nurse with a genuine passion for delivering high quality healthcare.

Proud to be providing the finest patient-focused health services, continuously driving efficiency at every opportunity.

Extensive experience of being responsible and accountable for the safe, efficient and effective treatment of all clients, and assisting in teaching and training on the best evidence based practice around bladder and bowel. Over 20 years of working as a registered nurse in a range of healthcare settings including ICU, CCU and Continence.

Sara Vella

Available Virtually and in VIC

Sara has over 20 years experience as a Registered Nurse and has practised in both acute and community roles. In this time, she has expanded her clinical knowledge including Post Graduate studies in Spinal, Community and Continence care.

She is passionate about providing optimal person-centred care, using best practice to help people manage their bowel and bladder effectively and minimise the impact on their lives. She takes pride in working collaboratively with individuals, families and Health Care Professionals regarding bowel and bladder management of non-neurogenic and neurogenic conditions, such as Spinal Cord Injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, Spina Bifida and Parkinsons. Providing individual assessments and specialist clinical education, Sara is driven to help improve the quality of life for people living with continence issues by exploring the best products for their needs and funding options.

She is responsible and accountable for the safe, efficient and effective treatment of all her patients. She assists in teaching and training on best practice around stoma care.

Amanda Parfitt 

Available Virtually and in WA

Amanda has 34 years of nursing experience and 30 years of that in Spinal Cord Injury nursing, working in Spinal Units in both the UK and Australia.

Amanda's role within Coloplast is the Clinical Nurse Advisor for WA. Her most recent role prior to joining Coloplast was as a Clinical Nurse with the Spinal Outreach Service at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth.

Amanda has a strong focus in providing education and support regarding neurogenic bladder and bowel patient groups, including conditions such as: Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Spina Bifida, and specifically in regards to teaching and supporting Intermittent Catheter education and Transanal irrigation (Peristeen).

Working at Coloplast has enabled Amanda to blend and share her experience, knowledge, and passions within nursing to provide evidence-based education and support to healthcare professionals, clients, and family members while remaining clinically active running clinics and providing direct patient care.

She performs individualised bladder and bowel reviews for her patients and assists in getting them the best product for their needs by providing them with comprehensive letters of recommendation.

Amanda is available in Western Australia for face-to-face or virtual telephone/telehealth clinics.