Our People
Discover the people that make Hunter Primary Care great. Select a section to skip to below to learn more about our team.
Our Board
The Hunter Primary Care Board has eight members who are responsible for:
- Corporate Governance
- Setting the strategic direction for the company and goals for management
- Monitoring the performance of the company against the Strategic Plan and KPI’s
- Ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities
- Overseeing risk management
Mr Richard Anicich AM – Chair
BCom, LLB, FAICD
Read MoreDr Sarah Bayley – Deputy Chair
BMed, BN, FRACGP, GAICD
Read MoreMr Steven Adams
AdvDip Bus Man, FAICD
Read MoreMs Jennifer Hayes
BBus, MBus, CPA, GAICD
Read MoreDr Peter Hopkins
MBBS(Hons), MMedSc(EPI), FRACGP
Read MoreMr Scott Puxty
BCom, Dip Law, MBus Admin, GAICD
Read MoreMr Laurence “Ben” Wilkins
BPharm, AACPA, FAICD
Read MoreDr Fiona Van Leeuwen
BMed, FRACGP, RN, DRANZCOG
Read MoreOur Executive Management team
The CEO is responsible for overseeing the governance of Hunter Primary Care. Responsibilities include, but is not limited to:
- Reporting to the Board on service operation and strategy;
- Reviewing and implementing changes to policy and procedure;
- Communicating information to staff; and
- Liaising with key stakeholders, including government, media and community.
Mr. Keith Drinkwater
Chief Executive Officer
Read MoreMr. Jack Hanson
Corporate Services Executive
Read MoreOur NDIS team
Our friendly NDIS team have the skills and experience to advise and guide you through your NDIS plan and connect you with services so that you can achieve your goals.
Our NDIS Support Coordinators will help you to activate your plan, and work with you to find the best support providers in your area. We will also help you to understand your NDIS plan and maximise its effectiveness by negotiating with providers about what they will offer and how much it will cost.
We will ensure all your service agreements and bookings are completed, we will work with your health team to ensure a smooth program, as well as assisting you to prepare for plan reviews.
We are focused on giving you the skills, choice and control to manage your own journey.
We are your partner on your NDIS journey.
Michelle D
Team Leader and Senior Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Read MoreOur Primary Mental Health Services team
Hunter Primary Care’s team of Clinical Psychologists, Psychologists, Social Workers and Clinical Counsellors are highly experienced and skilled at addressing common primary mental health care presentations. The majority of our clinical staff have undertaken postgraduate training to further develop their assessment and treatment skills. Most of our staff are members of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and/or the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
All of our clinical staff provide current evidence based psychological treatments and maintain their professional skills by attending ongoing professional development which allows them to provide the best clinical care. The team work in collaboration with GPs and are in regular communication to discuss the care and outcomes of your patient.
We have strong links with the Psychology Department at the University of Newcastle, and provide opportunities for Clinical Psychology trainees to attend clinical placements. Some of our Senior Clinical Psychologists lecture into the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Newcastle.
Service / Clinical Managers
Clare Quilty
Service Manager and Accredited Social Worker
Read MoreEsther Muriithi
Clinical Manager and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Read MoreGabriel Heaton
Clinical Manager and Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreJacqueline Bailey
Clinical Manager and Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreKathy Piper
Clinical Manager and Senior Psychologist
Read MoreMaighan Hassett
Clinical Manager and Clinical Psychologist
Read MorePatrick Johnson
Clinical Manager and Senior Social Worker
Read MoreClinical Staff
Aimee Bennett (Books closed)
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreAnnie Insley-Blaszk (Books closed)
Provisional Psychologist
Read MoreBen Horsington
Clinical Counsellor
Read MoreBernard Goldman
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreBree Sandwith
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreCatherine Heyne
Provisional Psychologist
Read MoreCharlotte Jones
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreClare Rushton
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Read MoreClaudia de Rocquigny
Provisional Psychologist
Read MoreEmily Connors
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreJacqui Welch
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreKyla Brogmus (Books closed)
Psychologist
Read MoreLachlan O’Connor
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Read MoreLisa Sawyer
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Read MoreMichelle Davidson
Psychologist
Read MoreMichelle Kelly
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreNatasja Worsley
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Read MoreNicole Marshall
Social Worker
Read MoreOhnmar Aung
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Read MoreOlivia Hines
Provisional Psychologist
Read MoreRob O’Hara
Provisional Psychologist
Read MoreRowena Cox
Provisional Psychologist
Read MoreSarita Attard
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreSuzanne Leonard
Provisional Psychologist
Read MoreTaryn Henry
Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreVictoria Maher
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Read MoreVijay Gehani
Clinical Counsellor
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