Core Team

Lead Psychiatrist | Director

 Julie's clinical practice has evolved across both public and private mental health settings, including as a medical officer in the Australian Defence Force to admitting consultant Psychiatrist at Deakin Private Hospital PTSD ward.

She is board certified with the Australasian College of Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about recovery occurring within people's own lives. She has a strong focus on trauma-informed care and is known for her thorough, patient-centred approach.  She formed the Bluegum team to foster a recovery focused, therapeutic environment where patients are mobilised to achieve improved health outcomes. 

Practice Manager

 Brooke brings extensive experience in managing multidisciplinary healthcare settings, with a strong focus on operational excellence and patient-centered care. As Practice Manager of our specialist Psychiatry practice, she is dedicated to fostering a cohesive, efficient environment that supports both our clinical team and the individuals we serve. Brooke takes great pride in delivering a high standard of service, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and cultivating a collaborative, supportive workplace culture. She is committed to the ongoing growth of the practice, continuous learning, and enhancing the patient and staff experience at every level. 

Director

 Jim has a very diverse work history and background. Trained in social work, he chose to join the Army and enjoyed a 15-year career before making the transition to civilian life.

He has been a project manager for over 20 years and, where possible, sought to employ retired first responders and veterans along the way.

Jim led a not-for-profit employment agency for veterans for 2 years and still maintains an active network across both first responders and Defence veterans.

As a Director, Jim provides support and guidance for the Team delivering decompression packages.

Medical Lead

Anthony has a background in general and emergency medicine, and continues to work in veteran and rural communities providing practical and experienced health care. As a military veteran with significant operational service Anthony brings a deep commitment to the health and well-being of first responders and veterans. 

He will lead the medical support for Decompression packages, and deliver individual health assessments and lead the allied health teams tailored for each program.

Program Lead

The son of a NSW Policeman and with significant experience over many years in the ADF, as a veteran Carl has a strong commitment to the well-being and good health of first responders and veterans.

With over 11 years’ experience at major Australian corporations, Carl combines a strong operational and leadership background.

Carl's operational roles lead to a specialised interest in how personality impacts leadership, and he is a certified Gallup Strength Based coach 

Carl fosters rich and meaningful engagement with his participants in a safe and relaxed, and humorous environment and is passionate about fostering recovery and the growth of people.

He looks forward to working with you. 

Outdoor Lead

  Mick comes to the team to contribute to the practical side of the business. With 20 years experience in the education field, Mick has taught all around Australia in primary and secondary education; in government and private schools; and in city, regional and remote settings.

With a passion for outdoor education as well as resilience and problem-solving development, Mick combines this with his other passion - agriculture and the outdoors. 

It’s important to Mick that he is always building new capacity, new skills, new ideas and perspectives and he will bring this approach to the work of Bluegum Health as we look to improve and heal people on their way through their own journeys.