UniRoos Medical Team Announced for 2025 FISU Summer World University Games

Australia’s leading student-athletes will head to the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games in Rhine Ruhr, Germany with the support of an experienced and highly qualified medical team. The team includes highly experienced physicians, physiotherapists and myotherapist with backgrounds featuring Olympic campaigns, supporting professional teams, international competitions and national sporting teams, and multiple international university events. This diverse and accomplished group will ensure the UniRoos receive outstanding care and guidance throughout their campaign.

Additionally, the medical team will be supported by Elastoplast who have equipped our medical team with a wide range of essential supplies, helping us deliver the highest standard of care on the ground. Elastoplast's contributions have made a meaningful difference to our preparation and performance.

UniRoos Medical Team:

Dr Jack Hodges – Senior Medical Officer

Currently an Emergency Doctor in charge at Narrabri District Health Service, Dr Hodges holds a Bachelor of Medicine (University of New England) and a Bachelor of Business (University of Technology Sydney). He previously served with the UniRoos at the 2019 Summer Games.

• Favourite sporting moment: Watching John Aloisi’s 2005 penalty securing World Cup qualification live

• Favourite sports person: Lebron James. Still hoping to see him play in person before he retires.

• Anecdote: Most energised when working – gets restless on holidays.

Dr Kathy Yu – Senior Medical Officer

Dr Yu is a longstanding contributor to the UniRoos program, having supported both Summer and Winter World University Games since 2017. She holds several qualifications in the field of medicine including Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (The University of Melbourne) Master of Public Health (Monash University) and Graduate Diploma Sports Medicine University of New South Wales) and brings a wealth of experience from roles with Cirque du Soleil, Gymnastics Australia, Australian Sailing, and the Tokyo Olympics.

• Favourite sporting moment: Cadel Evans winning the Tour de France

• Favourite sports person: Sam Offord, gymnast

• Anecdote: Always among the first to take a photo with the mascot at major sporting events.

Dr Amanda Mills – Team Doctor

A GP originally trained in New Zealand (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery University of Otago), Dr Mills specialises in sports and musculoskeletal medicine and has worked with the St Kilda AFLW team, Melbourne Storm pathways, and NRL game day coverage. She was part of the UniRoos medical team at the 2023 Summer Games.

• Favourite sporting moment: All Blacks Rugby World Cup win 2011

• Favourite sports person: Tia Clair Toomey

Dr Daniel Friedman – Team Doctor

Dr Friedman is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar at Olympic Park with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Hons (Monash University). He has supported elite athletes through the AIS, including residential programs and the Australian Diving Team.

• Favourite sporting moment: Racewalking at the Paris 2024 Olympics

• Favourite sports person: John Landy

• Anecdote: Has hiked to Everest Base Camp.

Jackie White – Senior Physiotherapist

Jackie White (Master of Applied Science Manipulative Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney) brings extensive experience to the role, having attended five Summer World University Games between 2003 and 2011. She is Principal of Allsports & Spinal Physiotherapy and has also worked with Australian Sailing, Olympic campaigns and rugby.

• Favourite sporting moment: Cathy Freeman winning gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

• Favourite Sports Person: Tom Slingsby, Gold Medalist in the Laser Class, America’s Cup Sailor, Skipper for Australia GP Team

• Anecdote: Introduced to offshore sailing by a patient and has since completed 11 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races.

Caroline Cleary – Physiotherapist

Caroline is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist (La Trobe University), PhD candidate (Edith Cowan University) and a lecturer at Torrens University. She has supported the UniRoos in 2019 and worked at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Her clinical expertise spans high-performance teams in netball, basketball and hockey.

• Favourite sporting moment: When the team won the gold medal at my first Netball National Championships as the Victorian U19s Sports Physio. Lots of happy tears all round.

• Favourite sports person: I have many – but with her bravery and accomplishments under some of the worst conditions faced by any sportsperson, Jelena Dokic.

• Anecdote: My gorgeous Golden Retriever is named after a song on mu favourite band Tool’s latest album.

Rob Brownlow – Physiotherapist

Rob holds a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (La Trobe University) and is Director and Head of Clinical Development at Gippsland Physiotherapy Group. He combines strong clinical skills with a personal passion for wildlife and sport.

• Favourite sporting moment: Watching Lleyton Hewitt win Wimbledon in 2002

• Favourite Sports Person: Billy Slater

• Anecdote: Has interacted closely with a range of animals, from lemurs to humpback whales.

Jarred Megaw – Physiotherapist

Jarred supported the UniRoos at the 2024 World University Championships in Rugby 7s and brings experience in both AFL and rugby. He holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University.

• Favourite sporting moment: Brisbane Lions’ 2024 premiership campaign

• Favourite sports person: Lachie Neale/Josh Dunkley

• Anecdote: Completed the 1kg sausage roll challenge at Kenilworth Bakery.

Zac Sheridan – Physiotherapist

Also involved in the 2024 Rugby 7s campaign, Zac is Head Physiotherapist at Redcliffe Tigers AFC. He holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from ACU and has a strong interest in endurance events.

• Favourite sporting moment: Completing the 226km Grafton to Inverell cycle classic

• Favourite sports person: Tadej Pogacar

• Anecdote: Has completed a full Ironman triathlon.

Georgia Tuckett – Myotherapist

Georgia holds an Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy (RMIT University) and a Diploma in Remedial Massage. She works at Physio + Fitness Clinic and has provided support to Triathlon Australia, the Pararoos, and AFLW athletes.

• Favourite sporting moment: watching the Matilda’s in the Women’s FA Cup

• Favourite sports person: Jessica Fox

• Anecdote: as well as being a myotherapist, I teach Pilates and teach dance.

With a balance of experience, technical skill, and passion for athlete care, the UniRoos 2025 medical team is well-equipped to provide high-performance medical support as Australia’s student-athletes compete on the world stage in Germany. Find out more about the Summer World University Games here. For sponsorship or media enquiries, please contact: marketing@unisport.com.au