Dr Julie Simes
Dr Victoria Buntine
Dr Anthony Gadene
Lead Psychiatrist | Director
Julie's clinical practice has evolved across both public and private settings. From service in the ADF to running a first responder PTSD ward and supporting acute psychiatry in the public system, Julie knows sustainable recovery must be collaborative. She holds double fellowship with the RANZCP and the Australasian College of Lifestyle Medicine, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care. Julie is known for her integrative, person-centred approach, forming the Bluegum Team to foster a therapeutic environment that mobilises people to achieve improved health outcomes.
Dr Anthony Gadene
Dr Victoria Buntine
Dr Anthony Gadene
Medical Lead
Dr 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.
Dr Victoria Buntine
Dr Victoria Buntine
Dr Victoria Buntine
Preventative Medicine Lead
Prior to graduating from the University of Newcastle, Dr Tor was in the Army Reserve and subsequently was a Medical Officer in the RAAF.
After separation from Defence Tor worked as an expat GP in Singapore and Hong Kong, and subsequently working as a GP in rural and regional Australia.
Her interests are in chronic medicine medical conditions especially over 50’s (men and women), preventative medicine de-prescribing (reviewing medication), nutrition, weight loss and mental health including grief counselling.
Carl Marning
Carl Marning
Carl Marning
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.
Mick Woolfe
Carl Marning
Carl Marning
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.
Den Hanrahan
Carl Marning
Den Hanrahan
Music Therapist
Den Hanrahan is a singer-songwriter who has spent his life in the company of music. He has taught and performed across Australia and overseas, and his songs tell the stories of modern Australia... from the red dust of the landscape to the loves and losses that have touched his life.
We are privileged to have Den on the Team, as his love of music will provide a more rich and diverse experience for us all.