Meet the team
Leletia Howe-Smith
Leletia joined GHFP in June 2024. Leletia had worked mainly in a hospital setting since graduating from UTAS in 2010. Her background is in Endoscopy Nursing, and more recently as the Inflammatory Bowel Disease CNC at RHH.
Russell Newell
Russell joined GHFP Pty Ltd as Business Manager in July 2024.
Russell has in the primary health sector for over 25 years with a focus on data informed quality improvement and digital transformation.
Kelly
Kelly moved to Tasmania from the Whitsundays in 2023 and joined the GHFP family in May 2024. Kelly brings with her a wealth of high-level administration experience and loves being part of an innovative and supportive team.
Grace Jensen
Grace is a Registered Nurse who joined the GHFP team in May 2024. Grace is passionate about preventative health and enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them to achieve their health goals.
Vanessa
Vanessa joined the GHFP team in January 2024. Vanessa enjoys learning new skills and making new friends. Outside of work Vanessa enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, photography and travel.
Dr Isabel Pemble
Dr Isabel Pemble was originally from Wales and graduated from the Univertity of Bristol in 2016. She moved to Australia in 2018 for the better weather, more outdoor adventures and a better work-life blance.
Alice Direen
Alice joined the GHFP Practice Nurse team in January 2024. She graduated as an Enrolled Nurse in 2020 and has found her niche in General Practice. She loves the diversity within General Practice and the opportunity to be part of her patient's health journeys. Alice lives at the beach with her fam
Laura
Laura joined the GHFP Reception team in september 2023. Laura's favourite things about her role are helping patients and working with an amazing team. Outside of work Laura enjoys spending time with family and friends
Dr Jonathan Choong
Jonathan graduated in 2011 from Monash University. He completed his GP Fellowship in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. He moved to Tasmania in 2021 and has not looked back ever since. In his spare time he enjoys trail running, cycling, playing violin and cooking.
Michelle Garland
Michelle is a Physiotherapist with over 30 years’ experience treating clients in a diverse array of locations. After gaining her degree in Melbourne, Michelle returned to Tasmania working originally in neurological and spinal rehabilitation.
Jo-Anne (Jo) Flood
Jo has been nursing for 30-odd years (mainly in Cardiology but in various other specialites) and had 18 months in General Practice before joining the GHFP team in November 2022.
Ellen Butler
Ellen joined the GHFP Practice Nurse team in October 2022. Ellen is interested in progressing her career in primary health care after spending a number of years working in Acute Medicine at RHH. She's excited to work within her own community on the Eastern shore.