Dee is a GP in the south west who joined RCSWA Regional Training Hubs in December last year. After three RMO years at Bunbury Regional Hospital, she trained with RACGP in the South West, working in Busselton and Bunbury. Dee’s advanced skills and interest are in Sport and Exercise Medicine alongside General Practice.

Emma is a rural GP and Medical Coordinator with RCSWA. She receives referrals from Headspace in Geraldton for young people dealing with mental health & physical health issues who need a GP. Emma has an interest in research and evaluation, and is commencing her early research career with support from RCSWA Regional Training Hubs.

Melody feels privileged to be part of the Broome community working with Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service and Headspace and enjoys helping young people stay healthy. As RCSWA Medical Coordinator, she shares her passion for rural and remote medicine with future medical students, promoting the rewards and challenges of practicing in these unique settings.

Michael is a Yamatji man of Nyamal and Malgana descent. His country extends from the Pilbara to Shark Bay in Western Australia. The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people is uppermost in Michael’s mind and he has been proactive throughout his long and distinguished career in achieving and advocating for Mental Wellbeing in his community.

Mat is a rural Psychiatrist and Clinical Director of the Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Service. As the Chair of Rural and Remote Mental Health Practice for the RCSWA his teaching and research endeavours focus on improving the capacity of health services in delivering mental health care to rural and remote communities.

Kalliste, a Consultant Psychiatrist with a Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, works at the Great Southern Mental Health Service. She is acting Assoc-DoT for RPTWA in the Great Southern and Goldfields, and serves on multiple RANZCP committees, including Rural Psychiatry (WA Rep) and Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Sean completed his medical degree at UWA and psychiatry training in Perth and Bristol in 2003. He led a GP Liaison role (2004–09) and chairs research with Meeting for Minds Foundation and UWA’s SPARRC. His research focuses on novel treatments for depression. Sean practices psychiatry across academic, public, and private sectors.

Ashleigh is a Registered Psychologist currently completing a PhD and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at UWA. Ashleigh’s clinical background is with WA Country Health Service in Kalgoorlie and the Northern Goldfields, and her research focuses on improving access to mental health and neuropsychological services in regional WA, particularly for adolescents with ADHD.  

Kylie grew up in Esperance and after various stints interstate and abroad, she now calls Albany home. Kylie has more than 10 years of experience in tertiary education, in the fields of architecture and interior design. She joined RCSWA in 2021 and is a Research Associate for the ORCHID Study and supports the RCSWA Research Steering Committee.