We are thrilled to share that Dr Peggy Brown AO has joined Medilinks as our new Chief Medical Officer. Dr Brown brings an exceptional depth of expertise in psychiatry and mental health advocacy, including her recent role as a commissioner on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Her profound dedication to improving mental health outcomes and extensive experience in driving systemic change make her an invaluable asset to our executive team.

Medilinks was founded with a mission to address the mental health needs of Australia’s veterans and Defence personnel, with firsthand experience of the challenges they face informing our approach. We began by tackling the critical shortage of psychiatric assessment services, laying a solid foundation to ensure timely and comprehensive care. Our services, having been delivered primarily through a telehealth model to maximise accessibility, will now expand into a mixed model, with the addition of new clinics offering face-to-face consultations to support personalised access based on individual needs and preferences. As we embark on this new chapter, we are set to expand our services significantly, enhancing the scope and quality of our psychiatric care to better serve our community.

Under Dr Brown’s guidance, we are committed to translating the Royal Commission's findings into tangible actions that improve lives. This includes expanding access to mental health services, developing cutting-edge support programs and treatment pathways, collaborating with government and community partners, and advocating for systemic reforms. Alongside these initiatives, we will actively engage in research to contribute to the evidence base in the mental health field, ensuring that our services remain at the forefront of clinical innovation and best practices. We aim to set new standards for mental health care, providing innovative, evidence-based services that empower individuals to achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Together, we are excited to build upon our strengths, enhance existing services, and pioneer new approaches to meet the evolving needs of the community. Dr Brown’s arrival marks a pivotal moment in our journey as we strive to establish Medilinks as a leader in delivering world-class mental health care and support to current and former serving members of our Defence community.

Welcome, Dr Peggy Brown AO to Medilinks!