Kids Simulation Australia

Sally Wharton MBBS FANZCA
Medical Simulation Co-Lead - Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Sally is a paediatric anaesthetist who has worked at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) for 25 years.  She has a keen interest in teaching and training - as a Supervisor of Training, final examiner and ANZCA Education Officer of NSW.  She has been involved in simulation at CHW since it first began.

Sally is involved with multidisciplinary in situ simulation training within the hospital, convenes external courses, and regularly facilitates simulation-based education outside the hospital at other centres, regional and national meetings.  Sally commenced in this position in April 2017.

Email Sally: sally.wharton@health.nsw.gov.au

Daniel Mangion Adv Cert in Electronics Engineering, Dip Marketing, TAE Cert IV
Simulation Co-Lead – Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network

Daniel has a background in technology and business management, with over 35 years of industry experience spanning communications, audio visual and multimedia, medical electronics, software development, manufacturing, education and training, business management, strategic marketing and product development.

Daniel brings together his varied experience to the operational management of the SCHN Simulation service. Daniel joined the Simulation Team in May 2019.

Email Dan: daniel.mangion@health.nsw.gov.au

Caleb Lapointe RN BNSc, Grad Dip Clinical Education
Simulation Coordinator - The Children’s Hospital at Westmead

Caleb is an experienced registered nurse who has worked at The Children's Hospital at Westmead for over 15 years in medical respiratory and perioperative services before moving to simulation in 2016. Caleb manages the Kim Oates Australian Paediatric Simulation Centre and facilitates the faculty development of simulation for the hospital.

Caleb instructs and supports the use of simulation in education-based courses, in-situ training, and translational contexts for system testing.

Caleb leads the development of paediatric task trainers and is evolving his expertise in silicone moulding and body casting for educational purposes. Caleb commenced in this position in 2016.

Email Caleb: Caleb.Lapointe@health.nsw.gov.au

Philip Williams BA Hons. 
Multimedia Coordinator 

A graduate of the University of Western Sydney Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), Phil has 20 years of experience working in the education and health sectors in AV and multimedia roles (over 16 years at CHW/SCHN).

Phil is a member of IPSS and SimGHoSTs, and has represented the Children's Hospitals Network at the International Paediatric Simulation Symposia and Workshops in 2011 and 2016, and at SimGHoSts 2016.

Email Phil: philip.williams@health.nsw.gov.au

Carolyn Smith RN, RM, MN (Clinical Practice), Grad Cert Paediatric Critical Care, Special and Intensive Care of the Newborn (ENB Course), Grad Cert Flexible Learning and Simulation.
Simulation Coordinator- Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick 

Carolyn trained as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife in Scotland and has a background in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing. She has worked for over 20 years at Sydney Children’s Hospital and across the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network in both clinical and education positions. Carolyn developed an interest in simulation education during her time as the Resuscitation Training Consultant at SCH and Network Resuscitation Coordinator for the SCHN. She commenced in the position of Simulation Coordinator at Randwick in January 2018.

Email Carolyn: carolyn.smith@health.nsw.gov.au

Nicole Mangion RN BNSc TAE Cert IV Grad Cert Nursing Education
Network Simulation Coordinator External – Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network

Nicole is an experienced registered nurse with over 30 years in the clinical field and has a background in paediatric orthopaedic nursing. Nicole has been in an education role for over 15 years and has often used simulation as an education tool within the ward environment. Nicole’s current role is that of the Resus4Kids Coordinator for external organisations, which involves visits facilitating education workshops to help implement and support this program. She also coordinates simulation courses for staff external to the SCHN who require some extra education on caring for the paediatric patient. Nicole has been in this role since September 2017.

Email Nicole: nicole.mangion@health.nsw.gov.au

Samantha Carmont Diploma in Digital Television and Film Production. Cert in Editing (Final Cut Pro)
Multimedia Coordinator – Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

Samantha has worked with audio visual for over 13 years and has extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of multimedia. Her technical skills range from camera operation, audio equipment, general IT support, training and post-production using a variety of media editing suites. Samantha has worked on many film projects throughout her time at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, and has worked with various partners, including Luminesce Alliance.

Samantha enjoys all aspects of the Simulation Multimedia role. Samantha joined the Simulation Team in November 2023.

Email Samantha: samantha.carmont@health.nsw.gov.au

Jozica Crncec

Kids Simulation Australia Administration Officer – Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

Jozica has 25+ years of experience in publishing, fundraising and office management. Throughout her career she has thrived in diverse roles, from overseeing production to managing events and budgets, collaborating with prominent publishers and NGOs such as Australian Georgraphic, CHOICE, Tearfund Australia and Uniting World.

Jozica thrives on the challenge of organising and efficiently managing busy workplaces and assisting colleagues who are juggling multiple responsibilities. Jozica joined the Simulation team in February 2024.

Email Jozica: jozica.crncec@health.nsw.gov.au