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MyLocalDoc represents a movement of health care professionals committed to delivering excellent health care to our local communities. Foundational to this vision are clinics with environments that foster healthy, genuine relationships with doctors and staff that love coming to work every day.
We believe in the value of ‘Every Person Counts’ – our patients, doctors, and staff all hold equal importance. While each person’s role may differ, their value remains the same. This ensures our team is at its best, approaching patient interactions with empathy and dignity.
We place an emphasis on physical and mental health, advocating self-care. We believe that doctors like you are key to creating an environment where we can deliver on our shared passion for bettering lives and the community.
Our Team
WELCOME TO MYLOCALDOC
Born from our passion for seeing communities strengthen and change for the better, our mission is to redefine general practice by delivering patient-centred care with integrity, integration, and innovation. We achieve this by supporting our partner doctors’ by providing market-leading professional support, which, in turn, allows them to prioritise patients’ needs and form stronger relationships with their patients.
To provide excellence in healthcare, we know that our clinics must be environments that foster healthy, genuine relationships with doctors and staff who love coming to work every day. I am proud of our great team culture and believe that you would be a strong driver of our core value, “Every Person Counts.” The foundation of our workplace environment is recognising that while every person’s responsibility may differ, their value remains the same.
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Quality of care is our priority and why we have formed our Clinical Advisory Board – a group of experienced leaders in general practice to support the direction of our practices as we grow.
The Board ensures our organisation is consistently supporting our doctors through professional development, general practice operations, and clinic accreditations. Their wide-reaching expertise means we are building a network of industry-leading practices with industry-leading practitioners at the helm.
CLINICAL ADVISORY BOARD
MYLOCALDOC TEAM
Ben Child
Managing Director
Dr Chantal Stanley
Medical Executive
Simon Heazlewood
Non Executive Director
Kevin Osborn
Head of Business Development
Roman Chideme
Financial Controller
Ben Cross
Marketing Manager
Reef Kubler
Operations Manager - Sunshine Coast
Sarah Turner
People and Culture Manager
Josh Nelson
IT Manager
Braden Turner
Assistant Accountant
JP Van Der Westhuizen
Head of Automation
THE REASON WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Born from our passion for seeing communities strengthen and change for the better, our mission is to redefine general practice by delivering patient-centred care with integrity, integration, and innovation. We achieve this by supporting our partner doctors’ autonomy and by providing market-leading professional support, which, in turn, allows them to prioritise patients’ needs and form stronger relationships with their patients.
We support our team to deliver quality healthcare to the community. To enable this, we provide all the systems and tools you need to succeed, giving you back the time to foster the significant relationships required to treat your patients holistically.
Quality of Care & Services
Practice of Choice for Doctors
Patient Care, Conveniently
Accessible and Approachable
Strength of an Established Group
Efficient Administration
Financial Returns
Governance Mechanism
Modern Facilities
Prime Location
David Swan
Healthcare and Medical Advisor - Chair
David is a national health sector Executive and non-Executive Director with more than 30 years’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer, leading major public and private sector hospitals. David most recently served as CEO of St. Vincent’s Private Hospitals, a leading private healthcare company with presence spanning Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. He has also been a Chief Executive Officer of public, not for profit and private health services in South Australia, Tasmania and NSW together with experience as a CE of a state-based Health Department.
David transitioned to independent Advisory and Non-Executive Director roles in March 2022. With a strong track record in strategic planning, transformation and change management, performance improvement, commercial acumen, infrastructure development and intergovernmental relations, he continues to make a significant impact on the health industry.
Dr Rick Sapsford
Medical Advisor
Dr Rick Sapsford graduated from the University of Queensland in 1981 and studied surgery and family medicine prior to commencing in General Practice at Wickham Terrace and later at Albany Creek. Dr Sapsford has cultivated a special interest in counselling and has completed his Masters Degree in General Practice Psychiatry through the Monash University.
Dr Sapsford also holds a fellowship from the RACGP and has a very keen interest in ongoing general practice education and supervision. In August 1993, he opened Albany Hills Radius Medical Centre and today, it’s a thriving practice supported by a large team of GP’s, allied health professionals, nurses, management personnel and administration staff.
Dr Chantal Stanley
Medical Executive
Dr. Chantal Stanley is a passionate medical doctor with over 20 years of experience. With a strong background in operational management, she excels in establishing new businesses, formulating and implementing policies and procedures. Her ability to interface with medical specialists, hospital groups, stakeholders, and government officials has been instrumental in her career.
Chantal holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as certifications and memberships in various medical and healthcare organisations. Her career journey includes roles as a Clinical Specialist Advisor at Discovery Health, a Medical Practitioner, and Founder/Director of the Bionome Institute Incorporation in South Africa, where she has made significant contributions to mental health and wellness.
Dr Vern Heazlewood
Chief Impact Officer / GP
Dr Vern Heazlewood joins our Clinical Advisory Board as a leader in his field and with extensive community involvement. He has played a leading role in consulting for the establishment of private collages, early learning centres, aged care facilities, retirement villages and a charitable foundation. He was recognised for these contributions being awarded a Centenary Medal – given to those who contributed to the success of Australia’s first hundred years as a federal nation – by the Prime Minister and Cabinet in 2003.
Dr Heazlewood graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland, is a US Senior Clinical Lecturer and worked at Caboolture Hospital as a Senior Staff Specialist in Medicine. In addition to training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, he has trained at the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) and Imperial College (London, UK). He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Royal College of Physicians (London) and the American College of Physicians.
Dr Hayley Thomas
Medical Advisor
Dr Hayley Thomas graduated from the University of Queensland in 2011. Following graduation, she worked at Redcliffe Hospital and the Queensland Children’s Hospital, where she completed the Sydney Child Health Program, before moving into general practice. Hayley is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland’s MD program, where she enjoys teaching medical students and has a research interest in whole person care in general practice. Dr Hayley is known for her esteemed publications on the Australian Journal of General Practice.
Ben Child
Managing Director
Leading the MyLocalDoc vision, Ben combines decades of experience in executive leadership and organisational growth to ensure that the vision, mission, culture and goals of MyLocalDoc are delivered. His passion to make a positive impact in peoples lives and the community is what drives Ben’s desire for excellence in everything that MyLocalDoc delivers. Ensuring clinics thrive through quality healthcare from our trusted doctors. Alongside this, Ben is involved with various non profit organisations to help see the world become a better place. Ben enjoys bush walks and family time with his wife and 5 kids.