Videos, Interviews and Presentations
GENERAL AWARENESS
CMT Awareness
Thank you CMT UK for this outstanding CMT Awareness video. This short video explains what Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is and how it affects people. CMT Australia is privileged to be a part of the International CMT community working together to promote awareness of CMT.
Former President Message
Message from the Former President of CMT Australia
CMT AUSSIE KIDS
You’ll find videos of their camp on their page here.
Snapshot of 2025 National conference at the Rydges Hotel Camperdown
INTERVIEWS, PROMOTIONS & PODCASTS
Dr Che Fornusek Interview
An inspiring interview with Dr Che Fornusek regarding the importance of sport for people with disabilities.
Northcott Neuroscience Lab – Celebrating Microscopes
Northcott Neuroscience Lab opened their doors to those with CMT and their families.
HIT THE RADIO: OPEN HOUSE PODCAST
The Open House Program interviewed the husband of a new mum who has CMT and also the former President of CMT Australia. Listen in to hear how this young family is dealing with CMT related mobility challenges plus CMT Australia developments to support those with the disease.
CMT AUSSIE KIDS FOUNDERS PODCAST
Interview with Peter and Jillian Critchley
Live&Learn by MissingSchool Ep. 25: CMT Australia
This episode features Jillian Critchley and Hannah Joseph, who share their experiences with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT). Jillian, a teacher and parent of two daughters with CMT, co-founded the CMT Aussie Kids Program. Hannah, a year 12 student and mentor, speaks about growing up with CMT and the importance of peer support, self-belief, and inclusive education.
External Podcasts
The comments and suggestions made in these podcasts are not necessarily those of CMT Australia. These were put together by organisations other than CMT Australia.
These podcasts are for entertainment purposes only.
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TOO PEAS IN A PODCAST
ABC disability reporter, Nas Campanella, talks journalism and parenting with a disability
Mandy and Kate chat with Nas, who is blind and has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
YOU’RE KIDDING, RIGHT
Charcot Marie Tooth – inherited peripheral neuropathy
You’re Kidding, Right is a podcast by two doctors for everything you need to know about paediatrics.
LISTENABLE
Eliza Hull (Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease)
Challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability. Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disabilities about their lives, and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits
DAYS OF RARE
In conversation with Angela Hughes
At the age of 44 Angela was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a progressive and degenerative condition.
THE ZERO TO FINALS MEDICAL REVISION PODCAST
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Dr Thomas Watchman is a GP in the UK and loves creating educational material for studying medicine.
2025 to 2023 National Conference Videos
Available to Members only
2022 National Conference – Webinar
CMT Aussie Kids
Jillian and Peter Critchley
Laughter Yoga
Merv Neal
Dr Rachel Kennedy & Dr Winnie Tan
Research Snapshot
Larissa McKinnon
3 simple ways to get motivated and stay motivated
Dr Daniel Hackett
Research Snapshot – USYD Exercise Research
Assistive Technology Australia – Rebecca
Assistive Technology Aids
Sustaining Partner
ShoeTech (Footpower) & Brazier Mobility
Living with CMT Personal Stories
Hamish Lilley, David Lesley, Matt Twin, Warren Leahy
Narelle Montgomery Podiatrist
Foot Care
Marilyn Kremmer
Accessing Aged Care Packages Overview
Karin Rodgers
Introduction to CMT UK and their Youth Program
2021 National Conference – Webinar
Dr Andrew Ellis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sustaining Patrner TaxBiz
CMT Aussie Kids
Peter and Jillian Critchley
Prof. Marina Kennerson
Research Update
2020 National Conference – Webinar
Prof Marina Kennerson
Developing Therapies for CMT Challenges and Research update
Dr Alison Shield
CMT and Medication Safety
Dr Che Fornusek
Cross Sectional Exercise Training and Resistance Training Study Results
2020 National Conference – Webinar
Prof Marina Kennerson
Developing Therapies for CMT Challenges and Research update
Dr Alison Shield
CMT and Medication Safety
Dr Che Fornusek
Cross Sectional Exercise Training and Resistance Training Study Results
2020 National Conference – Webinar
Prof Marina Kennerson
Developing Therapies for CMT Challenges and Research update
Dr Alison Shield
CMT and Medication Safety
Dr Che Fornusek
Cross Sectional Exercise Training and Resistance Training Study Results
2019 National Conference – Melbourne
Prof Garth Nicolson
CMT Research Progress
Debbie Phillips
Brotherhood of St Laurance
Jillian and Peter Critchley
Opportunities for youth with CMT
Prof Josh Burns
Developments in the management of CMT
Dr Rachel Kennedy
Exercise, physical activity and CMT
Julieta Mateo, ATM Practitioner
Improving life through exploring better movement
Eliza Hull, ABC Producer
A personal journey
Seminar
Q & A Session
2018 National Conference – Hobart
Hamish Anderson
Physiotherapist
Prof Greg Peterson
Drug Therapy for Neuropathic Pain
Prof Joshua Burns
Developments in CMT Management
Seminar
Question Time
Jillian & Peter Critchley
CMT Aussie Kids
Prof Garth Nicholson, Neurogeneticist
CMT Research
Darren Pereira, Orthotist
2017 National Conference – Sydney
Prof Joshua Burns
Developments in management of CMT
Karl-Heinz Schott
Footpower sensomotoric orthoses and CMT
Dr Scott Denton
Reducing the health burden of CMT
Mandy Hanna
Occupational Therapist Role
Prof Garth Nicholson
CMT Research
Dr Alison Shield
The impact of medications on CMT
2016 National Conference – Brisbane
Awareness Day
Seminar Overview
Ernie Tye, Pedorthist
Custom appliance application based footware
Darren Pereira
The use of orthotics in managing CMT
Prof Garth Nicholson
Research history and new developments
Dr Desmond Soares
Surgical procedures to benefit hand, foot and ankle problems
Question time
Q & A Session
2015 National Conference
Darryl & Robin
Thank you
Dr Scott Denton
Reducing the health burden of CMT
Dr Alison Shield
Medication safety and CMT
Dr Manoj Menzies
CMT in childhood, trials and interventions
Prof Garth Nicholson
CMT research, history and new developments
CMT Aussie Kids
Young CMTers
Michael Carroll
My life with CMT
2014 National Conference
Prof Garth Nicholson
Hereditary peripheral neuropathy: history and new developments
Prof Joshua Burns
Developments in the management of CMT
Dr Andrew Wines
Surgical management of foot problems in CMT
Lyndal Douglas, Genetic Counsellor
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Dr Alison Shield
Medication Safety and CMT
Dr Eppie Yiu
Peripheral nerve ultrasound in paediatric CMT 1a
Lois Tonkin
Principles of pain management
J Gates, L Huxley & G Fernandez
It’s all about alignment – posture and balance workshop
CMT Aussie Kids
Young CMTers update
2013 National Conference
Research in Progress
Cost of CMT, exercise for kids, shoes for adults, resistance training
Rebecca Howard, OT
Technology to improve quality of life
Joshua Burns, PhD
Developments in managing CMT
Katrin Wegener, Cert Pedorthist CM
What does CMT affect?
Dr Alison Shield
Medications and CMT
Prof Garth Nicholson
Understanding hereditary neuropathy, history and new developments.
2012 National Conference
Prof Garth Nicholson
CMT & Exomics, what next?
Dr Alison Shield
GDAP1 – Role in CMT?
Dr Che Fornusek
Exercise and Sport with CMT
Prof Joshua Burns, Podiatrist
Update on management of CMT
Dr Helga Hemberger, Clinical Psychologist
How we can cope with CMT
CMT Expert Panel
Questions and
Answer Session
Peter Richards, Horsebreaker
My Life with CMT
