The Queensland Clinical Senate brings you interviews with clinicians and leaders from across the Queensland health system talking about initiatives and programs to improve care for Queenslanders.
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in these podcast interviews are the interviewee’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of Queensland Health or the Queensland Clinical Senate.
Dr David Walker moved to Longreach for the job. Twenty years later, he says it’s the community that kept him there.
David is a rural generalist and the Executive Director of Medical Services for Central West Hospital and Health Service.
In his interview, David takes us behind the scenes of his journey into medicine – including why his mum suggested he see a psychologist before he pursued a career as a doctor!
He also reflects on the unique challenges (and privileges) of being a doctor in a small community, and what rural medicine has taught him along the way.
Hear the story behind the doctor, the leader, the family man and community member.
4 Aug 2026
Kat Cacavas, Dietitian and Senior Health Promotion Officer
From sun safety and sexual health to tackling vaping and promoting healthy eating, Katherine ‘Kat’ Cacavas is passionate about helping people live healthier lives. As Senior Health Promotion Officer with the Gold Coast Public Health Unit, Kat spends her days working with communities to deliver health messages that connect, inspire action and make a real difference.
On the back of the Senate’s prevention meeting, we caught up with Kat to chat about her work, the challenges of encouraging healthy behaviours, and how she helps break down barriers to accessing important health information and services. We also hear about Kat’s career journey as a dietitian, which has taken her from Melbourne to West Africa, Australia’s Red Centre and now the Gold Coast.
11 May 2026
Charlie McCall, Assistant Director of Nursing – Navigation Projects
This International Nurses Day, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible work of Charlie McCall.
As Assistant Director of Nursing – Navigation Projects for Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Charlie played an integral role in the creation of the Pop Up Palliative Care Service — supporting First Nations patients to return home and spend their final days surrounded by family, community and Country.
Charlie shares the meaningful impact this service has had on end-of-life care, along with her personal journey from growing up in Glasgow to working in remote Queensland healthcare.
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