09/07/2026
The role of the Australian GP is far broader than many people realise.
Reading through the nominations for the Patients Australia Patient’s Choice Awards has been a genuine privilege. The stories are thoughtful, moving, and a beautiful reminder that there isn’t one way to be a GP.
Some dedicate their careers to continuity of care. Others are recognised for advocacy, diagnostic persistence, end of life care, or simply creating a space where patients feel heard and supported.
As healthcare evolves, so too does the role of the GP.
For me, that journey has increasingly extended beyond the traditional consulting room into clinician education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and building new models of Care through Enlighten Me.
It may look different, but it comes from the same place: listening to patients, recognising unmet needs, and trying to build better care around them.
I am incredibly honoured to be nominated alongside such an inspiring group of colleagues.
If you have a moment, I encourage you to read the stories behind this remarkable group of nominees. They are a wonderful reminder of the breath, humanity and impact of Australian general practice.
Thank you to Patients Australia, Arrotex Pharmaceuticals and Chiesi Australia for recognising the work of GPs across Australia.
