About Medical First Group

Message from our CEO

“We know that the best care happens when doctors are well supported. This is why our company is built around providing the best structures and support to our general practitioners (GPs). We focus on upholding safe and efficient processes, providing access to quality professional development and nurturing a healthy culture of collaboration. And central to it all is maintaining that local family practice feel, for meaningful patient care.”

– Kristy Challingsworth
Chief Executive Officer

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our Mission

To make a difference to the health of everyday Australians, by bringing together the best medical practitioners through a supportive network of local family practices.

Our Vision
A community where everyone has access to high-quality, integrated health services for their unique health journey.

COMPASSION

We believe in keeping the care in healthcare at all times. We aim to support our patients on their health journey and deliver meaningful, personalised service.

INNOVATION

Our team is proud to implement the latest and most effective technology solutions to support or Doctors, staff and improve the patient journey.

RESPECT

We firmly believe that every person has the right to be heard and valued. We take care to listen to and appreciate each individual’s unique experiences.

COMMUNITY

Everyone deserves a good quality of life and a sense of belonging. We aim to benefit our local and wider communities through all that we do.

INTEGRITY

It’s important to always do the right thing by our patients and teams, and to maintain honesty and accountability.

COLLABORATION

The best outcomes are often found with a collaborative approach. We work together: with our patients, our Doctors, our staff and across the broader health network.

Message from our medical director


“I love being a GP it’s the best job in the world. There is none better. I am passionate about the future of General Practice and firmly believe everyone deserves a good GP no matter where they live in Australia.”
– A/ Prof Paula Heggarty
MB BCh BAO FRACGP ACRRM GCertHlthProfEd
Principal Medical Director

Here at Medical First Group, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of locations, with the support of a team dedicated to providing long term continuity of care to all our patients.

We will support you in your journey to RACGP fellowship and beyond, with mentorship, examination preparation sessions and more. Medical First offers you the
opportunity to build a family-friendly lifestyle with a fulfilling career.

Doctors, now more than ever, want to focus on medicine. You will be able to do exactly that while working at a Medical First practice.

Leadership Team

We are a rapidly growing group that prides itself on offering a personalized service. Most of our executive team has lived overseas and understand that moving to a new country can be stressful, but, also can be extraordinarily exciting and rewarding. We look forward to supporting you and your family on your new beginning.”

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Our History

Medical First Group was founded in September 2019 by entrepreneurs Kevin Dhillon and Alok Anand, beginning with the acquisition of the Narre Warren Medical Centre. We’ve since built a stable, reputable network of 10 practices and growing

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Our Partners