Dr Kerrie Aust, FRACGP

I work at Ochre Garran as a GP and for ACT Health and Community services as an authorised practitioner for Voluntary Assisted Dying.

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 an Associate 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 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.

In my work with the VAD team my hope is to provide compassionate support and assessment to patients nearing end of life under requirements of the ACT legislation.

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.