Georgia McKenzie will discuss the findings of her PhD research, which explored inclusion and participation in community gym settings for adults with cerebral palsy. Georgia will present the findings from a series of studies that have identified and examined key relationships between young adults with cerebral palsy and the environments around them that are influencing their participation in community gyms. Georgia will conclude the seminar with a discussion on the implications of the findings, and recommendations for change across the rehabilitation and recreation sectors.

Georgia McKenzie – is an OTARC PhD candidate, supervised by Prof Nora Shields (OTARC), Dr Rachel Kennedy (OTARC), and Dr Claire Willis (School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport). Georgia works clinically as a physiotherapist at St Vincent’s Hospital in the Young Adult Complex Disability Service, facilitating the transition from paediatric to adult healthcare for young adults with cerebral palsy. Georgia’s research and clinical interests include disability inclusion and facilitating participation in enjoyable and social physical activity. 

This Seminar was recorded in February of 2024.