Dr Kerrie Aust, FRACGP

I completed my speciality training in General Practice in 2019. Prior to joining General Practice I worked at the Canberra Hospital Health Service in paediatrics, sexual health, gastroenterology, addiction medicine, emergency medicine and ENT. I completed my medical degree at the ANU Medical School. I continue to work with the medical school as a Senior Clinical Senior Lecturer within the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP), ANU College of Health and Medicine.

My favourite part of medicine is looking after an entire family. I have an interest in preventative health, and helping everyone to achieve the best possible health outcomes. I enjoy women’s health, men’s health, antenatal care, paediatrics, weight management and mental health, including addiction medicine. I am a authorised VAD practitioner with ACT Health and Community Services.

I have capacity to provide cognitive based therapy (CBT) under the Focussed Psychological Strategies program for eligible patients with a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP. My areas of interest are mild to moderate depression, anxiety and phobias. I do not have qualifications or experience sufficient to provide talking therapy for complex trauma.

I am an ACT AMA Board Member and previous President for the ACT. I relish the opportunity to advocate for quality healthcare in the ACT region, as well as addressing the long term challenges associated with underfunding of primary care in Australia. I am also member of the RACGP, VADANZ, Doctors for the Environment and the ACT Medical Women’s Society.

Outside of medicine I try to practice what I promote – I enjoy running, and walking my beautiful dog. I do quite like baking, or enjoying the spoils of someone else spending time in the kitchen. I devour books frequently, and love to recommend my favourites to anyone who will listen. I love to travel and more information about my recent adventures can be found at this site.