Our Team

Karen knew early on that she wanted to work in health care.  She has found she attains the most joy through directly working to help others improve their lives. Hearing technology is constantly changing and up to date information is how she best serves her patients. In order to stay on the cutting edge, Karen regularly attends industry conferences. She also attends the AcAud National Congress and consumes as much professional literature as possible. Karen attains a lot of personal satisfaction through helping people hear better. Not only are her patients better able to conduct their daily lives, they can also now connect with their friends and family. The joy of those re-established connections makes every hour Karen spends at the clinic well worth it. Technology has improved to such a point that every patient can improve their hearing. This keeps Karen engaged and hopeful for the future of the industry.

Karen is originally from a farming area on the Darling Downs in Queensland. She attended Mountain Creek State High School and has lived on the Sunshine Coast for over 23 years. She loves animals and has previously housed not only several chickens; but also a rather cheeky goat. Karen loves curry, but prefers a homemade meal to take-out. Her passion for food extends to community service, as she gives back by making meals for those who find themselves down on luck. She follows tennis and Queensland in the State of Origin. She also loves exercise and spending time with her husband and son. Karen is known for her early nights, often going to bed well before the rest of the party!

He has a strong passion for thoroughly assisting patients and leaves no stone unturned during the hearing device fitting and evaluation stages. He loves to read industry publications and his voracious thirst for knowledge keeps him up-to-date on the changes and advancements in the industry. Greg is passionate about the future of the industry. Things are changing at an exponential rate, which only means better outcomes for the patients that he serves. Through rapid technological advancements as well as improving government programs, it is now possible for patients to arrive at the clinic and leave with their hearing solutions on the same day.

Greg has lived on the Sunshine Coast for over 20 years. He attended Mountain Creek State Primary School and Mountain Creek State High School. He grew up on a farm and enjoys animals and the outdoors. Greg likes to spend his free time engaging in various athletic pursuits such as indoor soccer, tennis and push bike riding. He is adventurous as well as athletic.  He likes to push himself with pursuits like surfing and mountain climbing. He is an avid indoor soccer player at the University of the Sunshine Coast and Goodlife Community Centre. Greg loves Italian food, reading and card games. When he has a bit of free time at home, he enjoys watching Barcelona Football Club soccer matches.  Greg is a diligent worker, spending more time in our clinic than everyone else.  We’re still trying to tinker with his work/life balance!

Brad finds the hearing industry extremely fulfilling. Hearing problems can be isolating and one of the best experiences a hearing health professional can do is deliver a patient from medically-imposed isolation. Brad keeps himself abreast of changes in the industry through attending conferences and reading journal articles.  He also engages in continual professional development through the Australian College of Audiology. The rapid improvements in medical technology gives him incredible hope for patient outcomes.  The last five years have seen considerable growth in the industry.  He is extremely excited by the increasingly wonderful prospects for his patients.  He really likes the technological side to the industry, and was happy to see the implementation of Artificial Intelligence, Bluetooth, phone connectivity and rechargeability into hearing devices.

Brad was born in Orange in New South Wales and has lived in the Mountain Creek area since 1997.  He enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, and their two wonderful children. Brad is a big fan of Indian food, Mexican food and almost anything spicy. Brad is thrilled to be serving the community and he takes an active role in revegetating native plant varieties endemic to the Sunshine Coast.  What he loves most about the Sunshine Coast are the sandy beaches, lush hinterland and range of things to see and do.  He loves music and has eclectic tastes ranging from classical through to contemporary.  He keeps his children active by supporting them with their extra curricular activities as much as possible. Brad also enjoys watching sporting highlights and is a big fan of Spanish La Liga Football Club Barcelona.  Brad would love to get back into exercising more, but with a young family, life is very busy for him!

After a fair bit of research, he came across the new Diploma of Audiology being run by the University of Queensland. He quickly realised that this was the path for him to take and resigned from his engineering job. Neil enrolled in an in-depth course consisting of lectures, research and clinical placements in hospitals and hearing clinics. Upon graduation, he worked in various government hearing clinics, eventually ascending to senior government management. After many years, he left the public sector to begin in private practice.  In 1997, he founded our clinic at Duporth Avenue in Maroochydore. He loves working in this industry and is particularly fond of his superb clientele.

Neil is originally from Nobby in Queensland, on the Darling Downs between Toowoomba and Warwick. He has eclectic interests including art, fixing various broken things, renovations and hobby farming. He also enjoys camping and the occasional cruise. His music tastes span the gamut from WWII wartime tunes and Frank Sinatra to the 1970s hits he grew up on. He is quite outdoorsy and enjoys long walks in the mountains and along the beach. He is particularly fond of water sports. He likes to surf, ski and body surf. He also loves to watch diving, gymnastics and the occasional cricket match. He tries to eat healthily and avoid carbohydrates, but has a particular weakness for Butter Chicken Indian take-away. He has lived in the community for over 20 years and is proud to serve a place that has given him so much.

The chance to help people improve their quality of life is what drew her to the hearing industry. Kirsten enjoys immersing herself in learning new things, and recently the industry advancements in hearing aid technology have sparked her interest. Her career goal is to complete her Audiometry training and continue applying her knowledge in the industry. She derives a lot of job satisfaction from understanding patients’ needs and providing the best solutions. Kirsten has found that because hearing is such a vital ingredient to leading a fulfilling life, the patients she engages with are incredibly thankful for her contributions (big and small), which creates a rewarding atmosphere in the clinic.

Kirsten is originally from Innisfail in Far North Queensland. She has lived on the Sunshine Coast for over three years now and loves the friendly people, beaches and the vast array of coastal facilities. She has a treasured cat named Ellie and likes staying active through mountain hiking, the gym and weightlifting. Her family are close and enjoy hanging out and spending quality time together whenever possible. When they get the chance to visit, they like to get out and spend time in their favourite places in their different towns. Kirsten is a big movie fan, and her favourites are horrors and thrillers, with the odd comedy thrown in for good measure. Thai food is her meal of choice, but for now with her busy schedule, she prefers to order in and leave exotic cooking to the experts!