meet our expert team!
Medilinks has assembled an expert team that is helping veterans bridge the gap to the psychiatric services they deserve.
Collectively, our team has 85 years of full-time service in the Australian Defence Force, so we truly understand your experiences from your time in service.
Brodie
Chief Executive Officer
Brodie
Chief Executive Officer
A Brisbane local who enlisted as a Rifleman in the Australian Regular Army at the age of 17. His service, both domestic and international deployments, instilled in him a strong sense of duty and resilience. After his time in the military, Brodie transitioned to a career in healthcare, earning a Bachelor of Nursing. His work as a Registered Nurse spanned various settings such as Paediatrics, Emergency, and General Practice where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of healthcare needs, particularly for veterans.
Brodie’s experiences in the army and healthcare led to the co-founding of Medilinks, an initiative aimed at addressing the mental health support gap for ex-serving and current serving Australian Defence Force personnel. He is an avid practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys surfing, activities that demonstrate his love for challenge and discipline.
Mick
Chief Operations Officer
Mick
Chief Operations Officer
Born in Melbourne, Mick enlisted in the Australian Regular Army at 20, serving both domestically and internationally. He capped off his military career at the Australian Defence Force Academy, a highlight. Transitioning to civilian life, Mick earned a Master’s Degree in Project Management, taking on roles as a project and program manager for various Defence projects in Canberra.
Mick’s commitment extends beyond the professional realm. He is passionate about supporting veterans, especially in their transition and mental health. As a husband and father of two, Mick values family time and is an avid AFL enthusiast. His diverse experiences and dedication make Mick a valuable addition to our team, embodying leadership, resilience, and genuine service.
Dr. Peggy Brown AO
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Peggy Brown AO
Chief Medical Officer
Dr Peggy Brown AO is the Chief Medical Officer at Medilinks, bringing decades of expertise in psychiatry and mental health leadership. She has held prominent roles, including Commissioner on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, CEO of the National Mental Health Commission, and Chief Psychiatrist across multiple states and territories.
Passionate about systemic reform, Dr Brown is dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for veterans and Defence personnel. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys spending time with family and contributing to initiatives that drive positive change in the community.
Stefan
Chief Financial Officer
Stefan
Chief Financial Officer
Stefan acts as the Chief Financial Officer at Medilinks Access. With a strong background in finance and accounting as a Chartered Accountant, Stefan has a passion for helping others and also recognises the significance of how his work and the company can provide positive health benefits to the Veteran community.
Outside of his professional life, Stefan enjoys spending time with his family which usually involves chasing his young twin boys. Fitness and wellness are also areas of focus and enjoyment.
Kelly
Operations Manager
Kelly
Operations Manager
With an extensive background working as a Senior Administration Officer in the healthcare field, Kelly has a passion for assisting individuals with ease of service access through process and quality improvement. Her experience extends to working with clients from the NDIS, the Aged Care sector, and most recently, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. She believes that everyone, especially veterans, should be entitled to access timely care to ensure the well-being of themselves and their families.
Her passion for helping the veteran community stems from the profound respect she has for the sacrifices and commitment made for our nation’s defence. Kelly is currently studying for a Bachelor of Law and hopes to one day use this degree to further assist in making meaningful impacts in individual lives.
Laura
General Manager
Laura
General Manager
Born and raised in Wales, United Kingdom, Laura joined the British Army at 16 and served for 14 years before partaking in a lateral transfer to the Australian Regular Army in 2016. She finished her full-time service in Brisbane but she has deployed and fulfilled roles throughout Europe and the Middle East. Laura continues to serve as a reservist.
Since her transition to civilian life, she has worked for several years managing teams with a focus on Veteran and family wellbeing. As a Veteran, mother of two and partner of a Veteran, Laura is passionate about supporting the defence community.
Gill
Practice Manager
Gill
Practice Manager
Gill is a seasoned professional with expertise in management, strategic account management, implementations, client services, and business development. She has a proven record of driving team growth, optimising operational efficiencies, and building strategic partnerships to achieve exceptional results.
Born and raised in South Africa, Gill was deeply influenced by her family's history with military conscription, fostering a keen awareness of its enduring effects on families and communities. This perspective shapes her compassionate and mindful approach to both colleagues and clients. Passionate about integrative health, particularly the brain-gut connection, Gill is pursuing part-time studies to become an Integrative Health Practitioner, blending strategic expertise with a holistic vision to inspire meaningful change.
Alex
Partnership Manager
Alex
Partnership Manager
Alex enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in 2015 as a Combat Systems Operator Sailor. Serving both domestically and internationally, Alex's military experience instilled in her a sense of resilience and integrity. After almost 7 years of service, Alex transitioned to civilian life in 2022 and travelled abroad for a year with her partner, visiting places all over Europe and North America.
Alex's passion for veterans' well-being, particularly mental health, has been fuelled by joining the Medilinks team as a Partnerships Manager. Alex looks forward to assisting the veteran community. Now settled in North Brisbane with her partner and spirited golden retriever, Alex enjoys the simpler things in life, such as a good book, a sweaty training session, and a well-earned round of golf.
Michael
Partnership Manager
Michael
Partnership Manager
Michael is an Army veteran with 11 years of full-time service. He served in the Infantry and Intelligence Corps with Deployments to Malaysia, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste and Afghanistan. Michael has worked in the Ex-Service organisation space doing transition coaching for veterans navigating post-service life. He has also served as a group facilitator for an ESO that provides peer-to-peer well-being programs to veterans experiencing PTSD. As a partnership manager with Medilinks, Michael incorporates his diverse knowledge and background in the ex-service space to assist veterans in accessing mental health resources.
Michael loves the outdoors and enjoys camping, hiking, target shooting, and is an avid soccer player. He also hosts a podcast, where he conducts 1:1 interviews with veterans of all generations to capture personal stories and share them with the wider community.
Deb
Partnership Manager
Deb
Partnership Manager
Deb brings a wealth of veteran and health support experience to the Medilinks team. As a Defence Spouse and the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, Deb understands the challenges that come with Defence life.
Deb has worked closely with Veterans, ADF Members, and their families helping them access healthcare and support services. With experience building relationships and community programs, Deb is passionate about making a difference.
Deb is a mum to two daughters and a very spoiled furbaby. She enjoys travelling and new adventures.
Ameer
Partnership Manager
Ameer
Partnership Manager
Ameer separated from the ADF in 2023 after 21 years in the Army. He served as an Infantryman at 6 RAR then transferred to RAEME as a Technician Electrical. He deployed on both warlike and peacekeeping operations and attributes those experiences to his passion for veteran mental health.
Originally from Perth, he now resides in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane where he stays connected to previous military colleagues and mates. A foodie and wine lover, he spends his weekends researching Brisbane for his next fine dining experience.
Nat
Partnership Manager
Nat
Partnership Manager
Nathania enlisted in the Australian Army in 2009 as an administration clerk, serving in Afghanistan and East Timor before transitioning to civilian life in 2013. She has previously worked in the mining sector and most recently in South Africa, upskilling the local mining community. She is dedicated to making a positive impact in veterans lives and is deeply passionate about veteran wellbeing and supporting the veteran community.
Nathania calls the beautiful Sunshine Coast home and In her spare time enjoys camping, motorbike riding, hiking, and relaxing by the beach.
Sue
Senior Client Liaison Manager
Sue
Senior Client Liaison Manager
Sue has a wealth of experience gained from working in mental health administration, both in the private and public sectors. She has also worked in the medico-legal industry and thoroughly understands the process from initial assessment to the production of a quality report.
Sue is aligned with the vision and values of Medilinks Access and shares the organisation’s dedication to assisting and supporting veterans throughout their mental health claims journey.
Sue enjoys spending time with her family and friends when not at work, binge-watching her favourite shows and listening to true crime podcasts.
Jae
Senior Client Liaison Manager
Jae
Senior Client Liaison Manager
Jae has spent over 10 years in the veterinary industry, working with fur babies and their loving owners before transitioning into the health industry where she has spent the past few years assisting with closing the gap between patients and the best-fitting health practitioners.
Jae has a passion for being able to work closely with people and help them access much-needed mental health services. Jae's desire to work with veterans stems from a deep appreciation, empathy and a belief in the importance of giving back and helping those who sacrificed so much for our nation.
Eager to contribute to their well-being and empowerment, it was an easy decision for Jae to join the Medilinks team.
Eliza
Client Liaison Manager
Eliza
Client Liaison Manager
Eliza has both a personal and professional connection to the veteran community, through service and employment. After finishing school, she enlisted in the Australian Regular Army and served five years as a Cook. Most recently, she worked with the Department of Veterans' Affairs and has a thorough understanding of the legislation, policy and procedures involved with the permanent impairment claims process.
Having experienced the lack of resources, services and extended wait times for veterans seeking support for mental health, Eliza is dedicated to upholding the Medilinks Access vision and values. She has a passion for both physical and mental health and is devoted to educating and ending the stigma surrounding veterans' mental health.
Gemma
Client Liaison Manager
Gemma
Client Liaison Manager
Gemma has moved across from DVA where she worked in the DRCA Permanent Impairment team. She has an in depth understanding of the veteran healthcare space and the difficulties veterans can face when submitting DVA claims for processing.
Prior to this, Gemma worked at Defence Health where she played an important role in supporting veterans' families in maintaining their private healthcare coverage. She finds it highly rewarding to assist veterans' transition from ADF to civilian life and appreciates the role that quality support systems and holistic care can play in this process.
Outside of her work, Gemma enjoys an active lifestyle, playing AFL football and going on afternoon runs.
Rhian
Client Liaison Manager
Rhian
Client Liaison Manager
Rhian has a strong background in customer service and has developed a strong passion for working with veterans over the last three years. Joining Medilinks has given her the opportunity to learn and assist in supporting more veterans with their mental health and DVA assessments. Rhian moved from the UK in 2013 for a 6 month working holiday, fell in love with Australia and never looked back!
Sarah
Client Liaison Manager
Sarah
Client Liaison Manager
With a strong background in mental and allied health administration, Sara has extensive experience collaborating with both clinicians and clients to provide effective care. She is deeply passionate about the mental health field and dedicated to using that passion to support the veteran community.
Outside of work, she cherishes spending time with her three wonderful daughters, enjoys horror films, embraces her love for cats, and unwinds by crocheting.
Kirst
Client Liaison Manager
Kirst
Client Liaison Manager
Kirst brings a wealth of experience from her years working in the medico-legal industry. She has a thorough understanding of the actual purpose of the claim process, that is from the initial assessment to the production of a well-rounded and medically backed report. Over the years in this industry, she has developed an eye for detail and empathy for the client.
She recognises the need for Medilinks Access' services in the veteran community and is now using her learned knowledge to ensure that the Veterans are supported in this part of the journey with their DVA claims process.
Kirst mostly enjoys time with her family, her dog (Logie) and friends. She travels, reads and goes to live plays and shows.
Marne
Client Liaison Manager
Marne
Client Liaison Manager
Marne recently completed a Bachelor in Psychological Sciences and plans to pursue honors in forensic psychology, as she has a deep passion for helping others with their mental health needs.
Marne is dedicated to making a positive change in the lives of veterans while being aligned with the vision and values of Mediinks Access. Since her cousin has been in the army she understands the hardships that veterans might face and plans to ensure they are taken care of with the highest level of respect and dedication.
Outside of work and academics, Marne enjoys Maui Thai, exploring the arts, reading and going on motorbike rides.
Leandra
Client Liaison Manager
Leandra
Client Liaison Manager
Leandra has a solid background in customer service and has worked at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. She really cares about supporting Veterans and their families and wants to make sure they get the help they need. She's all about making a difference in people’s lives. Leandra grows in roles where empathy, trust, and clear communication are essential.
Outside of work, Leandra enjoys exploring local markets, travelling and spending time outdoors on the weekends. Leandra values connection—whether it’s through work or personal life—and believes in showing up with integrity and care in everything she does.
Lou
Administrative Assistant
Lou
Administrative Assistant
With a passion for administration, she has dedicated six years to refining her skills in retail administration, finding joy and fulfilment in the intricacies of her work. Louise’s professional journey led her to Medilinks Access, where the commitment to customer focus and helping those in need resonates deeply with her values.
Beyond her desk, Louise brings her dynamic spirit to the world of cheerleading and dance. Her passion for hip-hop even led her to the World Championship stage, showcasing her dedication and talent on a global platform, balancing her active lifestyle, Louise enjoys gym sessions and tranquil walks with her dogs. In every endeavour, Louise exemplifies a dedication to efficiency, compassion, and a vibrant zest for life.
Melania
Administrative Assistant
Melania
Administrative Assistant
Melania has previously worked in hospitality focusing on her customer service skills. As she stepped into the team, she found an interest in the Medilinks values and what they stand for. Melania takes delight in working hard to meet the needs of others and has a passion for assisting veterans with their mental health assessments. Her goals are to expand her knowledge within the company and continue supporting the team.
Outside of work Melania is a competitive hip hop dancer where she is able to travel around the world. Dancing is where she spends the majority of her time outside of work however, she also enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Taylah
Administrative Assistant
Taylah
Administrative Assistant
Taylah is an administration assistant at Medilinks Access, where she brings her strong administrative skills and a deep passion for helping others. With experience in administration, Taylah is dedicated to supporting the work that Medilinks does, which aligns with her own values.
Outside of work, she enjoys baking and travelling, cherishing the opportunity to explore new places.
Taylah has a personal connection to the challenges faced by veterans, as her partner currently serves within the Australian Defence Force and her grandfather was a Vietnam War veteran. This has given her a firsthand understanding of the struggles veterans face, further motivating her work with Medilinks to make a positive impact and commitment to supporting the veteran community and supporting their needs.
Madallen
Administrative Assistant
Madallen
Administrative Assistant
Madallen has experience in customer service through 6 years of retail. She has also worked in a correctional facility where she worked alongside veterans. She has an understanding of the challenges they face and continue to overcome.
She is passionate about helping veterans through mental health hardships and assisting the team with a high level of attention to detail and respect. She is dedicated to always improving her skills and understanding of the mental health care space.
In her spare time, Madallen enjoys going on daily walks and spending time with her dogs, op shopping, travelling, trying new restaurants and cooking at home.
Joe
Executive Assistant
Joe
Executive Assistant
Joe Solitaire is a seasoned Executive Assistant skilled at streamlining operations and providing exceptional support to high-level executives. With a knack for building strong, loyal working relationships, Joe is a trusted point of contact within the organisation.
Skilled in managing complex schedules, coordinating critical projects, and handling confidential matters with discretion, Joe ensures seamless administrative and operational support for the executive team.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys an active lifestyle that keeps him energised and focused. This balance brings a fresh perspective to his professional life. You can often find Joe at the dog park with his beloved Weimaraner, Wilson.
our psychiatrists
Caring experts specialising in veteran mental health, our psychiatrists offer personalised assessment services. Our expert psychiatry team are all consultant psychiatrists and fellows of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP).
With a compassionate approach and a focus on effective communication, we ensure veterans receive the support they need.
Through telepsychiatry services, we provide accessible care while prioritising confidentiality and respect for each individual’s journey to wellbeing.
