APC Prosthetics - Meet our Hunter Team

Ron Wright
Ron Wright has practiced prosthetics since 1960 and is highly regarded as one of Australia’s leading prosthetists. Ron has owned and managed prosthetic practices for over 30 years and his expertise spans both upper and lower extremity prosthetics. Ron is the general manager of APC Prosthetics (Hunter) and coordinates all activities at our Hunter practice. Ron attends clinics in Newcastle and on the Central Coast, along with overseeing service delivery at the rural clinics at hospitals in Tamworth and Wingham.

Ian Robertson
Ian joined APC Prosthetics as a prosthetist in 2006 and has been servicing clinics on the Central Coast, Tamworth, Northern NSW and Newcastle areas for the past 16 years. Ian has practiced in all area of prosthetics. He is fully accredited with the NSW ALS, is a member of ISPO and regularly attends ISPO conferences.

Brian Murphy
Brian has worked in prosthetics & orthotics for 20 years, initially at the rehabilitation unit at Tamworth Hospital, and for the past five years in the private sector. In 2003 Brian commenced a Degree in Prosthetics/Orthotics. Brian's areas of expertise & interest lay in trans-tibial prosthetics and early rehabilitation management, along with range of motion ankle/foot orthoses. Brian currently attends Country and Rural clinics at Wingham and Tamworth and assists with clinics on the Central Coast.

Vala DisBirgisdottir
Vala joined APC Prosthetics (Hunter) as a prosthetis in 2010. Vala hails from Iceland and completed a Prosthetic & Orthotic Degree in Sweden in 2009. Vala attends amputee clinics at Wingham, Woy Woy and Wyong Hospitals and is a member of ISPO and AOPA.

Paul Nixon
Paul graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics in 2007. Employed initially as an Orthotist in Melbourne, Paul has relished the opportunity to move to Newcastle and work in Prosthetics. Paul was involved in a study involving prosthetic management of interim patients in 2007 before joining the team at APC Prosthetics (Hunter) in 2010. Paul enjoys the challenges and rewards of working with new amputees and has also developed a keen interest in new technology in prosthetics and hopes to develop his skills in this area.

Ann Walker
Ann has been with APC Prosthetics (Hunter) since its inception and has been employed in the prosthetics/orthotics industry for the past 17 years. Ann is the Administration Manager.

Kelly Furey
Kelly has been with APC Prosthetics (Hunter) since its inception and is employed as receptionist/secretary. Please contact Kelly to co-ordinate your appointment planning.

Lisa Dimmock
Lisa joined APC Prosthetics (Hunter) in 2008 and assists with reception and clerical duties.

Benjamin Wright
Benjamin has been employed as a Prosthetic Technician for the past six years and has been employed by APC Prosthetics (Hunter) since its inception.

Shaun Leddy
Shaun is a qualified electrical fitter/mechanic who has been working as a prosthetic technician for over a decade.