Highgate Hill Doctors Growlife Medical

General Practitioner
MBBS, BSc(Hons), FRACGP 

Dr Geoffrey Bennett is an experienced GP with a particular interest in Child and Adolescent Health. He graduated in 2001, and initially worked in regional and rural Queensland. He joins Growlife Medical after being on the Sunshine Coast for 15 years.  He also consults at our Fairfield clinic.

Dr Chambers has worked in General Practice since 2006. He is passionate about family practice, including paediatrics and obstetric care. After completing his medical degree with honours at the University of Queensland, Dr Chambers served as an RAAF Doctor, conducting humanitarian missions and evacuating wounded servicemen from the Middle East. He also consults at our Oxley and Sherwood clinics.

General Practitioner 

MD Physician, FRACGP, Diploma in Child Health, Certification in Women's health

Paediatrics is the special area of interest for Dr Mohana Govardhanan, she pursued Advanced Skills Training in Paediatrics as a rural GP in the Barwon Health Paediatric Unit from Feb 2022-Jan 2023 and worked weekly at Aboriginal Health Paediatrics clinic from Feb 2023 to Dec 2023 .  
Prior to that she completed a Diploma in Child Health in 2016 and certification in Women’s Health in 2020. 

When not working, she loves to spend time with her family. Hobbies include cooking, bush walking, gardening.

Dr Sonja Morgan is a thoughtful general practitioner who enjoys all areas of general practice. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Queensland in 2003 and her general practice qualification in 2009. Her passion lies with maternal and child health care.

Dr Kate Pink graduated from the University of Queensland in 2012 and has worked across a number of specialties at hospitals across Australia. Kate entered General Practice in 2015. Kate's special interests include Children's Health, Infant Sleep, Women's Health and Preventative Medicine. She has a passion for snow skiing, having previously been a Ski Instructor overseas, and enjoys spending her spare time outdoors with her husband and young son.

General Practitioner

MBBS, BSc, DRANZCOG 

Dr Lok Tung Lee completed both a medical degree and a Bachelor of Science at the University of Queensland. She has spent four years working in Queensland Health across a wide range of specialties but spent a dedicated year as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology doctor at Redcliffe Hospital before making the change to General Practice. Tung loves establishing long-term therapeutic relationships with her patients and believes this is the best way to deliver holistic care to optimise her patient’s health. She is trained in IUD insertions and removals and is passionate about chronic disease management, minor procedures and getting to know patients at all stages of life.

General Practitioner

MBBS FRACGP

Dr Sarah Willard enjoys all aspect of general practice with a special interest in children’s health, women’s health and pregnancy planning. She graduated from James Cook University in 2013 and undertook her GP training in North Queensland. Sarah loves the diversity that general practice offers and feels privileged to treat not only the patient but their whole family. Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and playing a game of squash. She also works at our Sherwood clinic.

Georgia Blair is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist who has a keen passion for paediatric nutrition (infant, child, and adolescent) and women’s health. Her interest areas include supporting the management of food allergies and intolerances, faltering growth or slow weight gain, gastrointestinal concerns, fussy or restrictive eating, disordered eating and helping patients improve their relationship with food. Georgia is available at our Fairfield or Sherwood clinics and and runs our Child Nutrition Groups, which focus on introducing solids and providing guidance on toddler nutrition.

Bernadette Sharry has worked as a Psychologist for many years and has a special interest working with children, teenagers and their families. She also holds qualifications in education and has extensive knowledge of the schooling system in both regular and special education settings and in early intervention services.

Psychologist - Perinatal and Couples Therapy
BA(Hnrs)Psych. MPsych. MAPS

Rhiannon Power supports families during the perinatal (conception to 2 years post partum) and early parenthood period. Rhiannon has a special interest in perinatal mental health, perinatal loss, helping families prepare for and adjust to parenthood, parent-infant attachment and relationship counselling.

Counsellor

MCouns, University of Queensland 

Ayushi’s person centred approach encompasses self-love, empowerment and growth in her clients. She has a special interest in working with children, adolescents and young adults, tailoring her creativity to each client’s unique needs. As a trained counsellor, Ayushi has experience working in different settings: Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Grief and Loss, Couples therapy, Trauma and Family Dysfunction.

As a multilingual individual, she is able to provide therapy in English, Hindi and Telugu. 

Endorsed Midwife and Lactation Consultant

RM. IBCLC

* Medicare rebates apply for antenatal and postnatal care up to 6 weeks 

Sam is a kind and caring Midwife and Lactation Consultant with a passion for providing holistic, inclusive, individualised and evidence-based midwifery, infant feeding and lactation support. She aims to build her patients knowledge and skills, so they feel more confident, intuitive and empowered throughout their feeding journey. Sam qualified as a Midwife in England in 1997 and has experience in all areas of midwifery and lactation in both the hospital and community setting in England and Queensland. She became qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2012 and received her endorsement as a Midwife in 2021 which enables Sam to prescribe appropriate scheduled medicines and request appropriate pathology within her midwifery scope and provide Medicare rebates during their pregnancy and up to 6 weeks postnatally. 



Sam sees patients for in-clinic appointments at our Fairfield clinic, home visits within 15km of the Fairfield clinic and also offers telehealth consultations.

General Practitioner
BA, BSc, MBBS, FRACGP, IBCLC

Lara Rossback spent several years working in women's health, oncology, high dependency and neonatal special care after gained her nursing degree in Melbourne. She went on to study midwifery and worked as a midwife in Sydney before having her daughter. Since returning to work she has gained experience working in general practice and completed her nurse immuniser qualification. She has a special interest in women's health , maternity care and paediatrics. Lara enjoys building relationships within our community and supporting families as they grow and change. Lara runs drop in baby weights and check ups on Wednesday afternoons at our Highgate Hill clinic

After many years experience as a Paediatric Nurse overseas and at the Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Aliso Chambers obtained further qualifications as a Midwife, as well as having three children of her own. She has a breadth of experience in antenatal , postnatal and infant care both in the hospital, community and home visit setting. With her gentle and caring manner, Alison is able to provide practical advice during pregnancy and to new parents. Alison established the weekly parents group and runs a bulk-billed midwife clinic for pregnant mums and infants on Tuesday and Wednesday at Sherwood and is available for bookings on Fridays at Highgate Hill . She is also available other days/times by appointment. Home visits available for known patients. Please call to book in.

Practice Nurse

Emma graduated as a Registered Nurse in 2012. She has a variety of clinical experience including rural, theatre, and emergency nursing. After having her own children she has returned to work as a GP practice nurse and has found her passion in child and family health. Emma has also gained her Immunisation Program Nurse qualification while on maternity leave. She provides compassionate and holistic care to all her patients. Emma works at our Highgate Hill clinic.

Baby Nurse & Breastfeeding Counsellor

Well known nurse and ABA breastfeeding counsellor Kay Whitby has been providing drop-in clinics for mothers and babies in Oxley and the Centenary suburbs for many years. She is very well respected and loved locally, and has been a support for many through their pregnancy and mothering journeys. Kay runs our weekly parents group  at Sherwood and  Highgate Hill .  Kay can provide general advice around your infant's health, and can assist with breastfeeding counselling or feeding issues in non-breastfeeding infants. 

Ingrid migrated from Germany and brings many years of experience with a background in pharmacy to our practice. She is passionate about helping and supporting our patients on their health-related journeys. Ingrid is loved for her friendly and respectful nature and conscientious approach to her work. Outside of work Ingrid enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling and the outdoors.