Our NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Stephanie Dowden
Founder/Director
Stephanie is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. She has postgraduate studies in child health and education and a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). Stephanie has over 30 years of experience in children’s healthcare, working in specialist children’s hospitals in Melbourne, London and Perth. Stephanie’s interests include baby, child and teen health, parent well-being, eczema, weight concerns, child development, childhood trauma and disability. She especially enjoys teaching children and families how to manage their health at home.
Stephanie set up NursePrac Australia in 2016 and the clinic opened in March 2017.
Kerryn Manning
Kerryn is a Registered Nurse, Midwife and Nurse Practitioner. She has postgraduate studies in midwifery and neonatal care, child & adolescent health and a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
Kerryn has over 13 years of experience in infant and children’s healthcare, working in the private and public health sector as well as with rural and remote families of Western Australia. Kerryn consistently aims to provide comprehensive, evidence based, quality healthcare with a focus on early intervention and health promotion.
Kerryn’s interests include newborn, infant, and child health and development, parent well-being, education and support, behavioural challenges, eczema treatment, weight management and sexual health.
Linda Webster
Linda is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. She has postgraduate studies in acute care paediatric nursing, child and family health, neonatal special care nursery and a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). Linda has over 17 years nursing experience and 12 years’ experience in children’s health care, working in rural and remote communities through out the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Linda’s interests include neonatal development, baby, and child health, adolescent sexual health and aboriginal health care. Linda has an evolving interest in eczema management, ear health and general healthcare for children. Linda is passionate about providing comprehensive, evidence based, quality healthcare, and providing a supportive environment for families.