Overview
The School of Physiotherapy Student Support Team is here to assist with any questions or concerns that may impact your well-being and success. Throughout the year, the team is on hand to offer in-person assistance and organises events designed to support and enhance the experience of our Physiotherapy students.
The established Student Support roles outlined below can help guide you to the appropriate contact person. However, you are always welcome to reach out to any staff member you feel comfortable with to discuss your concerns.
The Student Support Team can connect you with the extensive range of student support services available at the University of Otago. These services are designed to ensure you have every opportunity to thrive during your time at Otago.
Student support
Elijah Areli
Wellness and Learning Student Support
Email elijah.areli@otago.ac.nz
Lizz Carrington
Disability Student Support
Email lizz.carrington@otago.ac.nz
Owen Draper
Kaiarahi Māori, Māori Student Support
Email owen.draper@otago.ac.nz
Associate Professor Ramakrishnan Mani
International Student Support
Email ramakrishnan.mani@otago.ac.nz
Charleen Silcock
Pacific Student Support
Email charleen.silcock@otago.ac.nz
Donna Smith
Disability Student Support
Email donna.smith@otago.ac.nz
Academic support or performance
Prasath Jayarakan
Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies
If you have any queries or issues relating to academic support and performance for undergraduate students please contact Prasath.
Email prasath.jayarakan@otago.ac.nz
Associate Professor Meredith Perry
Associate Dean Postgraduate Studies
If you have any queries or issues relating to academic support and performance for postgraduate students, please contact Associate Professor Perry.
Email meredith.perry@otago.ac.nz
Support on campuses outside Dunedin
You are welcome to contact any member of the Student Support Team listed above if you are at another Otago campus or working offsite.