For practice nurses, general practitioners and community pharmacists
The SPHERE Advisory Circles meet on an as-needed basis to provide discipline-based advice and input into SPHERE research studies relevant to primary care.
If you are a practice nurse, general practitioner, or community pharmacist and you're interested in finding out more or joining one of the circles, contact:
Practice nurse advisory circle

Jennifer McKay
Jennifer is a passionate Practice Nurse and Women's Health Nurse providing holistic, person-centred care through nurse-led clinics in rural and community health settings.

Kodie Alderton

Emma Xiang
Emma is a dedicated nurse in primary care and sexual health, delivering contraception services and STI care across Family Planning Australia and Sydney Sexual Health Centre.

Catherine Bateman
Catherine is a Nurse Practitioner Candidate delivering high-quality sexual and reproductive care across Victoria, with expertise in bedside ultrasound and leadership in national health committees.

Jane Laidlaw
Jane is a Nurse Practitioner and co-founder of Mission Health, leading award-winning, nurse-led care for people experiencing homelessness in northern Tasmania through advocacy and research.
Lauren Coelli
Lauren is a Health Services Manager and Registered Nurse leading seven sexual health clinics, championing nurse-led models to expand access to LARC and EMA in Southern NSW.
General practitioner advisory circle

Dr Heather McNamee
Heather is a GP and HIV s100 prescriber providing inclusive sexual and reproductive healthcare, including telehealth abortion, across regional Queensland through clinical leadership and advocacy.

Dr Ciara Flynn
Ciara is a GP on the Mornington Peninsula with a focus on women’s health, and is an affiliate of Peninsula Health's shared care maternity program.

Dr Melanie Dorrington
Melanie is a GP in South Canberra at a practice targeting vulnerable and disadvantaged people, as well as Chief GP and Primary Care Advisor for ACT Health.

Dr Lisa Brown
Melissa (Lisa) is a GP in Wollongong focused on women’s sexual and reproductive health, offering affordable and accessible MTOP, IUD insertions, and contraceptive care in primary care.

Dr Marianna Campbell
Marianna is a Brisbane GP focused on inclusive, patient-centred sexual and reproductive healthcare, including contraception, MTOP, preconception advice, and shared pregnancy care.

Dr Elina Safro
Dr Elina Safro is a GP with expertise in sexual and reproductive health, practising at Family Planning Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as VMO Forensic Examiner.

Dr Romey Giles
Romey is a Gippsland GP and Senior Medical Educator with a special interest in sexual and reproductive health and improving healthcare access in regional areas.

Dr Lona Brown
Dr Lona Brown is a GP and medical educator passionate about sexual and reproductive health and improving community care through education.

Dr Karen Freilich
Karen is a Melbourne GP and educator providing inclusive sexual and reproductive healthcare, including abortion, contraception, gender-affirming care, and medical education.

Dr Megan Dynan
Megan is a Specialist GP Rural Generalist & GP Obstetrician based in Wangaratta, and CEO and Founder of PregnancyProject.com.au, advancing reproductive health education.
Community Pharmacist Advisory Circle

A/Professor Safeera Hussainy
Safeera is a pharmacist and Adjunct Associate Professor, nationally recognised for advancing emergency contraception policy, education, and pharmacist practice through research and global leadership.

Rosa Baleato
Rosa is a consultant pharmacist in Newcastle with a PhD in molecular biology, working in general practice and medicines information for NSW Health.

Olivia Collenette
Olivia is a dedicated pharmacist and ACT PSA President, advocating for evidence-based, holistic, and judgement-free patient care across all aspects of her practice.

Dr Courtney Ierano
Courtney is a pharmacist-researcher leading antimicrobial stewardship efforts and translating health knowledge to improve patient safety, sexual health, and public understanding of contraception.
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