Nerissa Naidoo serves as content researcher and editor for First Walkers Australia, where she applies journalistic verification standards to children's foot health content for Australian families. Her role involves researching Australian podiatric guidance, understanding local healthcare pathways, and ensuring every product recommendation aligns with both medical efficacy and the practical realities Australian parents face. Nerissa approaches every article with the newsroom standard that claims require verification. When First Walkers discusses how orthopedic features support Australian children with cerebral palsy or developmental delays, readers can trust that Nerissa has traced those claims to credible sources—including recommendations from Australian podiatrists and pediatric physiotherapists—and validated them against real parent experiences. Her research ensures First Walkers content addresses the specific concerns Australian families encounter: navigating NDIS funding for orthopedic footwear, understanding Australian Podiatry Council guidelines, and finding locally accessible solutions for children's mobility challenges.