There are four Pod Teams at the Kalwun Coomera Integrated Health and Wellbeing Hub. Click each Pod name below to find our more about each Pod Team member.
Turtle Pod
Rachel Williams - HWW
I am a Kaiadilt woman working as the receptionist for the turtle pod. I love being involved in supporting and providing care for my community.
Della Mayo - HWW
My name is Della Mayo, I am an Aboriginal woman, born and raised in Darwin. My mob on my father's side is Malpie from Port Keats / Woodycupaldiya and Kaytetye from Barrow Creek. My Mother's side is from Muran in West Arnhem. I have recently moved to the Gold Coast for my children’s sports and education. I look forward to my new role at Kalwun and helping mob.
Jacky Brown - Senior Registered Nurse
I am the Senior Registered Nurse at Kalwun Coomera and have been a nurse for 42 years. I have worked for Kalwun going on 9 years, in which time I have developed a deep understanding and close relationship with our clients. I am the nurse within the Turtle pod where providing holistic care for our clients is our main goal. We are a Bale of Turtles all working together to achieve our goals.
Aimee-Lee Wood - Registered Nurse
I am a registered nurse working part-time within the turtle pod. I worked at the Oxenford clinic before our pod days and returned to Coomera after taking a brief break to expand my family. I work closely with my pod team and with Jacky to provide nursing support to our patients on Thursday night clinics and Fridays.
Dr Sinan Allez - GP
I am a proud Turtle GP, who was 'Kalwunised' 14 years ago. I have been enjoying working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the Gold Coast, that has become an important part of my life. As I have known many of the members of the community for many years, it feels like I have an extended big family. I love to hear their stories and playing some part in their lives and enjoying a cultural exchange with them.
Dolphin Pod
Sam Edwards - Medical Receptionist
I am a Gundun Garra woman who has been working in healthcare settings for many years. I am passionate about supporting our community and excited to be the receptionist for the Dolphin pod.
HWW
Bio coming soon.
Alarna Cross - Registered Nurse
My name is Alarna, I am the Registered Nurse of the Dolphin Pod. I am passionate about helping others and keeping the mob happy and healthy. I look forward to connecting with the community and meeting you at Kalwun Coomera.
Dr Anna Fitzgerald - GP
Bio coming soon.
Jellyfish Pod
Kiralee Taylor - Medical Receptionist
My name is Kiralee I am a Yamatji and Noongar woman. I work in the Jellyfish POD and love working with my colleagues and our patients in our Pods. I get fulfilment out of working with our mob here at Kalwun and look forward to coming to work with our team.
Jorjhara Koraba - HWW
Hi! My name is Jorjhara, I am a proud and strong Saibai, Bidjara and Birrigubba woman. I am the Health and Well-being Worker for the Jellyfish Pod. I love working within the pod system and believe it provides the holistic care that mob need. I am only new to the Gold Coast, as I grew up in Brisbane’s Northside so, please recommend any great spots! Social health and Well-being are my passion and I strive to provide our patients with the utmost support in all that life has to throw at us. While the clinical setting is new to me, supporting mob through mental and social health isn’t! My previous role before I moved to Kalwun was with IUIH as an Outreach Community Support Worker. It is my passion to support my people and to work in a space that allows me to walk alongside mob and their journeys.
Ethan Dodds - Registered Nurse
Hi, my name is Ethan I am an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, I started at Kalwun Jan 2024 and have made my way into the Jellyfish POD now working alongside amazing team providing holistic care to our patients. I’m always trying to expand my knowledge within my nursing career and am currently levelling up to registered nurse by studying for my Bachelors of Nursing at Griffith University here on the Gold Coast.
Dr Mrinaal Naiker - GP
As a GP I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside individuals from all walks of life to identify and achieve their health goals. I love getting to know my patients and their families, and am privileged to be a part of the Kalwun Community. I am passionate about providing high quality, thorough healthcare to the community, and have a special interest in women’s and children’s health, mental health and chronic disease management.
Seahorse Pod
Nyree O’Connor - Medical Receptionist
I am excited to be the Medical Receptionist for the seahorse pod. I am a Bunjalung (Minjungbal) woman who grew up on the Gold Coast and I am a current and active contributor to our First Nations community on the Gold Coast as a Cultural Dancer with the Biren Cultural Group.
Gemma Cross - HWW
My name is Gemma, I am the Health and Wellbeing Worker for Seahorse Pod. I have a strong passion for helping others live happy and healthy lives. I love a good yarn, and I believe laughter is the best medicine. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your health journey!
Jade Dale - Registered Nurse
Hi my name is Jade, the Seahorse nurse. I am a proud Wiradjuri woman, I love continuously learning about culture, myself and my people. I enjoy the triumphs, challenges and the feeling I get helping people as a nurse. I believe that we all learn through stories and sharing experiences, so working with community from diverse backgrounds and experiences helps me grow as a person. I love a good belly laugh and being around good people and my family.
Dr Katrina McLean - GP
Hi I’m Kat. I’m originally from Aotearoa (New Zealand) however made the move to Australia with my family over 10 years ago and have settled on the Gold Coast. My role is the GP within the Seahorse pod. I work closely with our Health and Wellbeing Worker, Nurse and Receptionist and collectively we hope to help guide you in your health journey. I am experienced in all aspects of General Practice however have a particular interest in women’s health, antenatal care and paediatrics.
