Staff
ODGP is fortunate to have an experienced and professional team, committed to the provision of culturally appropriate and responsive primary health care services. Our focus includes supporting General Practice, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and other locally based health care providers.
We are a competent, hardworking team, invested in our communities and striving to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our Executive Management Team
Tanya Jackson
General Manager
Tanya Jackson grew up in Bourke. This experience together with a broad understanding of Aboriginal affairs across the Murdi Paaki region including ATSIC and the Attorney General’s Department (Cwth.) plus the Not for Profit (NFP) healthcare sector means Tanya is well placed to lead the strategic and operational ambitions of the NSW Outback Division of General Practice (NSWODGP) as General Manager.
Denise Gordon
Executive Manager of Clinical Services
A highly experienced registered nurse with over 25 years clinical expertise in hospital settings and General Practice in north western NSW enables Denise to manage and supervise the NSWODGP’s primary health care teams. With a focus on high quality, safe and integrated primary health care, Denise brings a clear understanding of the unique challenges effecting the health outcomes of Western NSW communities.
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Our Clinical Administration Team
Brittney Brown
Receptionist
Brittney is a Receptionist with NSW ODGP and is currently being supported through our local workforce initiative to undertake a business traineeship.
Brittney day to day role is to provide general administrative duties including appointment bookings and referral intakes, together with providing support to the allied health and executive management teams.
Our Allied Health Professionals
Karnie Walford
Project officer - Maternal and Infant Health “Did Ya Know”
A dedicated project officer, with over 30 years’ experience in Western NSW and isolated communities assisting families with parenting, disabilities and special needs services, including those with a history of family violence, drug and alcohol, mental health and child protection issues.
With a passion for Aboriginal health, Karnie as team leader manages a dedicated team of allied health and chronic disease prevention staff.
Simon Bourne
Podiatrist
Simon completed a Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of Newcastle in 2013.
With a strong interests in diabetic foot wounds, Simon has also worked in a range of private and public podiatry services, including the high risk foot clinic at the Gosford Hospital. Supporting the Chronic Disease Management Prevention Program at Cobar Primary Health Care Clinic, Simon is enjoying the variety of clinical work available at NSWODGP.
Simon also provides a private clinical services at Cobar Primary Health Care Clinic.
Ainslee Enders
Dietitian
Ainslee completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics for Griffith University in 2018.
With an interest in supporting patient centred lifestyle changes to support improvements in conditions including diabetes, malnutrition, as well as heart, lung, kidney and liver disease, gastro-intestinal disorders.
Ainslee provides outreach services to Lightning Ridge, Walgett, Coonamble, Baradine and Collarenebri.
Corey Drew
Podiatrist
Corey completed a Bachelor of Podiatry from the University of Newcastle in 2017.
With a focus on prevention and treatment of lower limb complications, Corey is keen to support patients function pain free.
In addition to private clinical practice in Dubbo, Corey also services the towns of Walgett and Lightning Ridge.
Michelle has lived in Lightning Ridge for 16 years. She has experience as a medical secretary in both specialist rooms and General Practice.
Michelle provides administrative support to our clinical staff at the Lightning Ridge office which also caters to Walgett, Collarenebri and Coonamble.
Jennifer Hawke.
Jennifer is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with 25 years’ experience of working in Rural and Remote settings. She works with the Lightning Ridge, Walgett and Grawin communities.
Jennifer graduated from the University of South Australia with a Masters’ Degree in Mental Health Nursing and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Narrative Therapy.
She is passionate about culturally sensitive mental health practice, women’s issues, post-natal and perinatal mental health and the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety and PTSD. She has done further training in Addiction and Recovery.
