Suleman Bhagoo
Physiotherapist
Siv Hun
Social Worker
Siv Hun, Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Siv is a qualified Social Worker with Footprints Community, currently delivering services at Smith Brothers Medical Clinic through Brisbane South PHN’s Social Worker in General Practice project. Siv is also an accredited Mental Health and Youth Mental Health First Aider, with experience supporting individuals with complex psychosocial, cognitive and physical needs across community and healthcare settings. She has worked extensively within the NDIS framework and is passionate about delivering trauma-informed, person-centred care and works collaboratively with GPs and multidisciplinary teams; providing compressive psychosocial and needs assessments, and coordinating services for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, housing instability and social disadvantages. Siv has also supported individuals through complex life situations, navigating legal systems and barriers to accessing healthcare and social supports. Siv is multilingual and values culturally responsive practice, ensuring patients feel heard, respected and supported in their healthcare journey.This service is supported by funding from the Australian Government through Brisbane South PHN.
Christine Herfort
Psychologist
I have been a registered psychologist for many years under AHPRA. I have Worked in two prisons and with community corrections with clients diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder, mental health and drug/alcohol offences is how I started my practical psychological skills after graduating from James Cook University.
From corrections to BoysTown at Kingston working with young people under 25 with dual diagnosis (drug and or alcohol, mental health issues). I became the manager of the dual diagnosis program named Landmark. This gave me the opportunity to liaise with many mental health professionals and present at several conferences such as Police conference and a loss and grief conference.
After 8 years I then went onto working for Interlock a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Drug Foundation as an EAP Psychologist which encompassed many mental health issues.
E.G. depression, anxiety, mood disorder, workplace and adjustment disorder. I trained in mediation and critical incidence/trauma and was called upon for critical incidence situations both in Brisbane and remote to the mines of central north Queensland.
I ran a driving with care program with referrals from magistrates for people caught drink/drug driving. I managed and ran Holyoake program for families and significant others who were involved with people who have drug/alcohol issues.
During my varied psychological career, I have attended many courses and training that has given me the knowledge to work in the various fields.
I was then promoted to a drug and alcohol clinician for the alcohol and drug foundation which became lives well lived. Youth justice program was a focus. Following referrals, I travelled to the east side of Brisbane and serviced that area. After leaving Lives Lived, I went into Private Practice of which I still provide psychological services. I have a great respect for people who are struggling with their mental health and enjoy working along side to help make their life a happier one. My varied experiences are helpful in working at Smith Brothers Medical whose clients from many different issues.
Peter Melville
Psychologist
Peter graduated from University of Queensland in 1988 with the equivalent of first-class honours degree in psychology.
He is generalist psychologist, with a particular interest in men’s mental health.
People on parole and probation, as well as working with addiction effected people.
Pranita Walmande
Physiotherapist
Karina Zawilski
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Karina is a professional Dietitian, passionate about health, nutrition, and happiness. Throughout the years, business has grown, but their focus has always remained consistent; helping people improve nutrition through meal plans, counselling, and advice tailored to their individual needs.