Dr Julie Jambon

Dr Julie Jambon is a highly dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in old age psychiatry. With a compassionate and patient-centred approach, she focuses on the assessment and treatment of elderly patients experiencing mental illness. Dr Jambon is particularly committed to supporting individuals aged 60 and over, helping them navigate complex mental health challenges while promoting their overall well-being and quality of life.

In her clinical practice, Dr Jambon manages a wide range of psychiatric conditions, with a particular interest in mood disorders, anxiety, depression, psychosis, and schizophrenia. She understands that older patients often face a complex combination of physical and mental health issues, alongside social challenges. To address these needs, she works collaboratively with families, General Practitioners, and Allied Health Professionals to develop tailored management plans. Her practice also incorporates family-focused care models, and she has been involved in implementing single-session family consultations to support patients and their support networks.

Dr Jambon completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Melbourne, qualifying in 1996. She went on to obtain a Master of Psychiatry (M Psych) and completed advanced training to receive a Certificate of Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry of Old Age. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and an accredited member of the College's Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age. Alongside her clinical work, Dr Jambon is actively involved in medical education, supervising and teaching Medical Students and Psychiatry Registrars, and has contributed to research on psychotropic medication metabolism.