Dr Jane Collins

Dr Jane Collins is a highly dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner who provides comprehensive, patient-centred care. With a diverse medical background spanning military service and community medicine, she is committed to supporting patients through all stages of life. Dr Collins has a rich professional history, having served as a Captain Medical Officer in the Australian Regular Army, where she was the first female medical officer appointed to a combat-related role, and later being promoted to Major. Her extensive experience in both challenging humanitarian environments and established family practices enables her to deliver reassuring, high-quality healthcare.

Dr Collins graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland in 1989. Following her graduation, she completed her residency training at major hospitals in Brisbane. Committed to continuous professional development, she achieved her Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 1996. She further expanded her clinical expertise by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Nutritional and Environmental Medicine) in 2003 and a Diploma in Child Health in 2005. To complement her holistic approach to patient care, she has also pursued a Master of Counselling.

In her daily practice, Dr Collins focuses on delivering personalised and preventative healthcare. She has developed strong clinical interests in paediatric medicine, women's health, and mental health. Her expertise in women's health encompasses perinatal care and antenatal shared care, helping expectant mothers navigate their pregnancy journeys safely. By combining her training in nutritional and environmental medicine with counselling skills, Dr Collins is able to address complex health concerns from a holistic perspective, ensuring that both the physical and emotional well-being of her patients are prioritised.