New DiT representative lays out her agenda

As the newly elected Co-Chair of the Doctors in Training Practice Group, I’d like to briefly introduce myself and outline the areas I’m passionate about advancing over the term.

I am a paediatric advanced trainee specialising in General Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Child and Adolescent Health Service. While our clinical backgrounds shape much of who we are, every junior doctor brings experiences, values and aspirations that go beyond their job title. For me, that includes tending an enthusiastic home garden, spending time with my dachshund, and leaning on the support of my family. These personal moments keep me grounded and remind me of the importance of protecting time outside medicine.

My goal is to promote the wellbeing, safety and professional growth of junior doctors across Western Australia. This includes ensuring workplaces are safe, rosters are fair, overtime is paid, and that no doctor feels isolated when faced with bullying, discrimination or other workplace concerns. Junior doctors deserve workplaces where they can learn, thrive, and feel valued. Equally important is ensuring doctors know how to access support and feel secure raising concerns, trusting that the process will be confidential, professional, and taken seriously.

A key focus of mine is supporting a workplace culture where overtime is easily accessible and administrative barriers are minimised. The introduction of centralised overtime systems across health services has streamlined processes and improved consistency. While no system is perfect, early outcomes have been encouraging, and ongoing feedback will continue to guide improvements. These changes represent a meaningful shift in recognising the time, dedication and unseen labour that junior doctors contribute every day.

Professional development has become increasingly demanding as training requirements expand. Medicine evolves rapidly, and training pathways grow more competitive. Doctors face more courses, assessments, and competencies than ever before, making access to resources essential.