Our People

To our people, it’s personal

Our team consists of people who care deeply about remote and rural communities. People who don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk. They’re out there, on the ground, connected to and part of regional communities. Every day they see the challenges faced in health care in isolated areas. And they are inspired to provide real solutions to make a difference.

Dr Michael Rice

Chair | Beaudesert

MB, BS, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, FACRRM

“Rural medicine is a special opportunity to work in an advanced scope of practice and provide whole-of-life care across a whole community and multiple generations.”

Amanda Roser

Deputy Chair | Townsville

BBus (Acc), MBA PROSCI

“Australia needs farmers. We need rural and remote communities and I have a passion for assisting in the impacts of retention of all health professionals in the regions.”

Professor Tarun Sen Gupta

Treasurer | Townsville

MBBS FRACGP FACRRM PhD

“I value the strength of rural communities, and how they embrace and support rural doctors and their families.”

Dr Susan Masel

Secretary | Goondiwindi

MBBS DRANZCOG FRACGP FARGP (Anaes) DACSCM FACRRM

“In rural medicine, I can never tell what is going to happen next, so it is impossible to get bored.”

Dr Dan Halliday

Director | Stanthorpe

MBBS FACRRM FRACGP DRANZCOG (Adv.) AFRACMA Biomed.Sc GAICD GCAHM

I remember the exact moment I decided on rural medicine. I was watching a documentary on Aboriginal health and inequity of access to care – my only thought was, I want to help make a difference.

Dr Tony Brown

Director | Roma

MBBS MHA FACRRM FRACGP Adv Dip RANZCOG GAICD

“The rural and remote folk of Australia are the backbone of this country.”

Dr Michael Reinke

RDAQ Nominee | Bowen

MBBS, DRANZCOG (Advanced) FACRRM

“Enjoying the benefits of living and working in rural Australia should not come at the cost of your health.”

Rohan McPhee

Director | Brisbane

BA/LLB (Hons), GDLP

“I grew up in a rural community in a medical family. I have seen the challenges faced by rural doctors – acting as GP, specialist, counsellor and confidant for their patients.”

Fran Avon

Chief Executive Officer | BRISBANE

BA Information Science, Graduate Diploma in Management, Diploma in Social Media

“Having travelled extensively in Australia including two years in the Northern Territory, I have witnessed the resilience, strength and optimism of people who live in rural and remote communities.”