After graduating from The University of Melbourne and completing my internship in Shepparton I entered the RACGP GP training program, knowing this was the area of medicine I wanted to pursue. To further my skills I completed my Diploma of Obstetrics (DRANZCOG) at The Royal Women’s Hospital and have a certificate in Reproductive Health as well as a Masters in Family Medicine and a Diploma in Child Health.

After working in regional Victoria and the outer suburbs of Melbourne, I then spent from 2001 to 2004 working in General Practice in England before joining The Midtown Medical Clinic of Healthcare on Collins in early 2005.
Following a short stint of working in the country, when I relocated to the Macedon Ranges, I returned to clinical practice at The Midtown Medical Clinic in July 2012.

Outside of my work in General Practice I have also worked for 11 years at the Royal Children’s Hospital as their General Practice Liaison officer.
In my community I am an elected representative of my local council, have served previously as the Mayor, and I am on the Board of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). This may mean that my availability varies, depending upon my other commitments.

I am passionate about reducing our impact on the environment and having good processes in place wherever and whenever possible. I believe that a co-ordinated whole of life approach to health care must consider the influences of work, relationships, diet and physical activity on both the physical and mental health of all.

Although I have to travel 2 hours to come to work at Healthcare on Collins, I forget about the travel once I walk in the door, surrounded by such a beautiful team of people who really care for those we see.

In my spare time I enjoy travel, cycling, hiking, cooking and gardening.

Areas of special interest:

• Fertility options
• Pre-pregnancy planning
• Pregnancy Care, including Shared Care
• Women’s Health
• Paediatrics
• Contraception
• Parkrun

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery – The University of Melbourne
• Fellowship of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
• Diploma of Obstetrics – Royal Women’s Hospital
• Diploma of Child Health – Westmead Hospital
• Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health – Family Planning Australia
• Masters in Family Medicine

Professional Memberships and Positions:

• Royal Australian College of General Practitioners: Fellow and member of Clinical Council
• Local council representative
• Deputy President (non-metro) Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)
• Accredited Shared Care Maternity Affiliate for The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Western, The Northern, Mercy and Monash Hospitals
• Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)

Availability:
Jennifer is available for both in-person and Telehealth consultations. However, due to her commitments as Deputy Mayor of Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Jennifer does have limited availability overall. Please note, if you are one of Jennifer’s Shared Care patients or under a mental health care plan with her and cannot see an appointment time for her online, please contact us on (03) 9650 4284 to discuss your options with one of our management or reception staff.  Jennifer will certainly try her best to be available for you.

Jennifer is available for consultation Mondays and alternate Thursdays and telehealth on other Thursdays.

To arrange an appointment please phone (03) 9650 4284 or book online via the HotDoc App tab or our website.