Dr Jane Lawrence

Dr. Jane Lawrence has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated with an MBBS from the University of New South Wales in 1983 and has since worked in various medical disciplines. Dr. Lawrence began her career in  Psychiatry, and General Medicine during her time in England, before returning to Australia and commencing her career in General Practice in 1990.

Throughout her career, Dr. Lawrence has developed a strong interest in family medicine, particularly in women’s health, which includes antenatal care, contraception, and preventative health measures. She is also trained in the insertion and removal of Implanon, a long-acting reversible contraceptive. Dr. Lawrence has extended her practice to paediatrics, providing care for children and managing their health from infancy to adolescence.

In addition to her general practice work, Dr. Lawrence provides a weekly visiting service to St Catherine’s Residential Aged Care Facility and holds an appointment as a Visiting Medical Officer at Bathurst Private Hospital. She is also the owner and operator of a medical services business at Russell St Medical Centre, where she continues to provide high-quality medical care to the local community.

Dr. Lawrence has contributed to preventative health research, focusing on the promotion of women’s health and early intervention in paediatrics. She has been actively involved in research aimed at improving maternal and child health in rural and remote areas, particularly focusing on preventative measures and the early identification of chronic diseases. Dr. Lawrence has collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop better guidelines for antenatal care and contraceptive services, and she continues to remain active in ongoing clinical studies.

Her research interests also include improving healthcare access for elderly patients in residential care facilities, where she works closely with specialists in geriatric medicine.

• Excellence in Family Medicine, 2015, Australian General Practice Accreditation Ltd.

• Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Health, 2018, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

• Best Paediatric Care Provider, 2020, Bathurst Healthcare Awards

Dr. Lawrence has contributed to a number of publications in the field of family medicine and preventative care, especially in areas related to women's health and paediatrics. She has authored articles on early childhood immunizations, antenatal care, and contraceptive methods, with a focus on improving healthcare access in rural and underserved regions.