Murray Mallee General Practice Network

Our People

Murray Mallee General Practice Network 64 Adelaide Road Murray Bridge P 08 8531 1303 \| F 08 85311 4276		Ms Chris McRae Chief Executive Officer Chris' role incorporates the governance side of the Network, including management, contracts, reporting and accreditation. She has been in the role since the organisation was formed in 1995. Email Chris


Practice Support

Ms Jennifer Repper Positive Communities Consultant Jennifer works with local communities and their health professionals to assist them to enhance their capacity to positively manage the psychological impact of drought Email Jennifer		Mr Noel Johncock Program Coordinator Noel has responsibility for developing; implementing and evaluating the NPS and QUM programs in practices and communities across the Network, in addition to Aged Care Access Initiative, Rural Primary Health Services and Lifestyle programs. He is also the Continuing Professional Development coordinator, organising ongoing professional development for Murray Mallee GPs. Email Noel



Closing the Gap		Mr Steve Sumner Closing The Gap Manager This program focuses on developing strategies to improve access to medical services for Aboriginal people who have been identified as having poor health outcomes compared to the general population.Email Steve



Mr Trevor Wingard Aboriginal Health Worker Well Health Checks - Closing the Gap Email Trevor		Miss Dorothy Kartinyeri Well Health Checks - Closing the Gap Email Dorothy
Mr Grahame 'Bonny' Gibson Aboriginal Outreach Worker Email Bonny		Mrs Celia Harnas Care Coordination & Supplementary Services Officer Email Celia

Clinical Services & Mental Health Shared Care Clinicians
Mr Maurie Breust Tailem Bend Medical Centre 08 8572 5897 Ms Jennifer Silcock Coorong Medical Centre - Meningie 08 8575 1208 Bridge clinic - 8539 3232 Ms Keltie Grant Coorong Medical Centre - Meningie 08 8575 1208 Mannum Medical Centre - 08 8569 0222


Administration		Ms Cathy Spanton Administration/Finance Manager Cathy is responsible for our finances and maintaining the smooth running of the office. . Email Cathy

Ms Candace Patrick Program Support Worker Candy works with all staff to provide administration support. She also coordinates Board meetings, and helps maintain the smooth running of the workplace. Email Candace		Miss Amber Franklin Program Support Worker Amber works closely with the Close The Gap Team, helps Cathy with the finances and provides administrative support for all staff.


Murraylands headspace 3-5 Railway Terrace, Murray Bridge P 08 8531 2122 \| F 08 8531 2426 www.headspace.org.au/murraylands		Mr Maurie Breust Clinical Services Manager Maurie is responsible for coordinating Mental Health services including Better Outcomes, Better Access, Shared Care in General Practice, More Allied Health Services and Drought Support, as well as clinical services at Murraylands headspace Email Maurie

Ms Frauke Hobbs Clinical Coordinator Frauke works with young people to ensure they can access the support and services they need. Frauke also overseas the clinical side of headspace and helps maintain positive working relationships between headspace and its partners. Email Frauke		Ms Elaine Presland ICAN Case Manager Elaine joined our team whilst doing her Social Work Prac; We liked her so much we kept her! Elaine has a lot of experience working in the Murray Bridge area & has a passion for youth. Elaine's primary role is working with the students at the Independent Learning Centre. Email Elaine

Ms Kalarie Jenner Youth Worker Kalarie together with Frauke and Rachel make up the “Youth Access Team”. Kalarie facilitates Intake Assessments of young people into clinical services and case management of young clients. Email Kalarie		Mrs Rachel Agars Youth Worker Rachel, together with Frauke and Kalarie make up the “Youth Access Team”. Rachel completes Intake Assessments of young people into clinical services and case management of young clients. She also has a strong focus on the new ICAN Project. Email Rachel
Ms Louise Trebble Mental Health Clinician Louise is very in touch with the needs of young people and has a lovely nature. Louise is specialised in Mental Health Social Work and simply loves her work. She has a vast knowledge working in both public & private sectors in SA & QLD. Louise works every Tuesday with headspace as a Social Worker and on Thursdays, as a visiting Mental Health Clinician in private practice (still at *headspace) Email Louise*
Ms Jo Welch Program Support Worker Jo is suitably located as the first point of contact for young people at headspace. Her role includes administrative tasks and maintaining the smooth running of the office. Email Jo		Ms Kris Dalitz Program Support Worker Kris provides administrative support to Maurie Breust including Shared Care and also coordinates our regular Mental Health Forums. Email Kris