Nurses | Growlife Medical

Alison Chambers | Child Health Nurse | Midwife | Sherwood Corinda Graceville Chelmer

Alison Chambers

Endorsed Midwife & Paediatric Nurse (Medicare rebates apply for antenatal and postnatal care up to 6weeks)
After many years experience as a Paediatric Nurse overseas and at the Mater Children's Hospital in Brisbane, Alison obtained further qualifications as a Midwife, as well as having three children of her own. She has a breadth of experience in antenatal, postnatal and infant care both in the hospital, community and home visit setting. With her gentle and caring manner, Alison is able to provide practical advice during pregnancy and to new parents. Alison established the weekly parents group and runs a bulk-billed midwife clinic for pregnant mums and infants on Tuesday and Wednesday at Sherwood and is available for bookings on Fridays at Highgate Hill. She is also available other days/times by appointment. Home visits available for known patients. Please call to book in.
Lara Rossback | Midwife | Highgate Hill

Tara Fauid

Practice Nurse

Tara is a mother of two who has returned to work as a GP practice nurse. Graduating as an Enrolled Nurse in 2017 her previous Nursing experience was in QLD Health in Brain injury Rehabilitation. Tara is passionate about educating the local community about living a healthy lifestyle.  

Lara Rossback | Midwife | Highgate Hill

Lara Rossback

Midwife & Practice Nurse
Lara spent several years working in women's health, oncology, high dependency and neonatal special care after gained her nursing degree in Melbourne. She went on to study midwifery and worked as a midwife in Sydney before having her daughter. Since returning to work she has gained experience working in general practice and completed her nurse immuniser qualification. She has a special interest in women's health, maternity care and paediatrics. Lara enjoys building relationships within our community and supporting families as they grow and change. Lara provides drop in weights and bub checkups on Wednesday afternoons at Highgate Hill.
Emma O'Neill | Nurse | Brisbane | Highgate Hill

Emma O'Neill

Practice Nurse

Emma graduated as a Registered Nurse in 2012. She has a variety of clinical experience including rural, theatre, and emergency nursing. After having her own children she has returned to work as a GP practice nurse and has found her passion in child and family health. Emma has also gained her Immunisation Program Nurse qualification awhile on maternity leave. She provides compassionate and holistic care to all her patients. Emma works at our Highgate Hill practice.

Kay Whitby | Breastfeeding Advice | Sherwood Oxley

Kay Whitby

Baby Nurse & Breastfeeding Counsellor

Well known nurse and ABA breastfeeding counsellor Kay Whitby has been providing drop in clinics for mothers and babies in Oxley and the Centenary suburbs for many years. She is very well respected and loved locally, and has been a support for many through their pregnancy and mothering journeys. Kay runs our weekly parents group at Sherwood and Highgate Hill. Kay can provide general advice around your infant's health, and can assist with breastfeeding counselling or feeding issues in non-breastfeeding infants.