SMSG acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and Elders past, present and emerging.

Dr Joanne Malek graduated from the University of Newcastle and completed her internship and residency at Westmead Hospital. She then trained for 8 years as an ear, nose and throat surgeon but left in order to focus more time on her family. She enjoys the relationship she can build with her patients in family medicine. Outside of work, you can find Joanne reading with her son, cooking and spending time outdoors.