At Sippy Downs Family Clinic, our team of highly qualified and compassionate doctors is committed to providing exceptional healthcare to individuals and families across all stages of life. Each of our doctors brings a wealth of clinical experience and a patient-centred approach to ensure every individual receives personalised, respectful, and high-quality care.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive practice, offering care that is not only clinically excellent but also culturally safe and appropriate. All of our doctors are experienced in providing healthcare that meets the unique needs of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, with a focus on respectful communication, cultural awareness, and building strong, trusting relationships.
Our team also serves a diverse, multicultural patient population, and we are proud to deliver care that respects the varied backgrounds, beliefs, and health goals of our patients. Dr. Zia, Practice Principal is multilingual, which enhances communication and helps ensure patients from non-English-speaking backgrounds feel comfortable, heard, and understood.
Our doctors work closely with our onsite nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative team to deliver coordinated and holistic care. Whether it’s for preventive health, chronic disease management, mental health support, minor procedures, or urgent medical needs, our doctors are here to help—seven days a week.
We are passionate about building long-term relationships with our patients and supporting their health journey with knowledge, empathy, and respect. At Sippy Downs Family Clinic, we’re not just treating symptoms—we’re caring for people.
Male Doctors
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Ziaullah (Dr. Zia) gained his medical degree in 2006 and has extensive experience gained in general practice in Australia and within the Australian public hospital sector.
Dr Zia provides all general practice consultations including Mental Health, chronic disease management, antenatal care, and men’s and women’s health.
Dr Zia has a special interest in medical cosmetic procedures, radio frequency and laser treatment of various skin types and conditions. He has successfully completed courses in skin cancer and Aesthetic Medicine in Australia and provides general skin cancer care and surgery.
General Practitioner, FRACGP, MD, B.Sc. (Hons) DAME (Designated Aviation Medical Examiner)
Dr Robert Dudek is an experienced general practitioner (GP) with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and health care industry. He is an enthusiastic, professional practitioner who is committed to making a positive contribution to his patients health and life. He treats all aspects of general medicine, with a particular interest in chronic disease management, cardiology and aviation medicine.
Dr Dudek is qualified in preparing medical certifications for pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation roles. Class 1 Pilots, Class 2 Pilots and recreational pilots. Class 3 Medicals (air traffic control, flight service). Dr Dudek is a member of the Australasian Society of Aerospace medicine. Dr Dudek also offers commercial driving reviews.
Dr Dudek holds the title of Senior Lecturer at the Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Areas of interest:
General Family Medicine
Chronic disease management
Aviation Medicine
DAME (Designated Aviation Medical Examiner)
Performs aviation medicals (private and commercial)
Cardiology
Dr Vindye Walpola is an experienced, dedicated and approachable GP with the passion for supporting health and wellbeing of his patients.
After obtaining his MBBS degree in 2005 from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, he moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast with his family to complete specialist qualification in general practice.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and holds a postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics.
Dr Vindye has over 15 years of experience as a GP covering all aspects of general practice.
He is also working part-time for National Home Doctor Service and in Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Areas of Interest:
Women's & Men's Health
Child & Adolescent Health
Chronic disease management
Mental health
Immunisations
Minor surgical procedures
Infectious Diseases
Pregnancy care
Languages Spoken:
English
Sinhalese
Professional statement:
Dr. Hallier was born in South Africa but spent most of his formative years in New Zealand. He eventually made his way to the Gold Coast, where he completed his medical education. After completing further training across New South Wales and Queensland, Dr. Hallier has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast, where he hopes to settle down for good.
On days off he can be found exploring the region's beautiful beaches and national parks. Recently, he has developed a love for scuba diving, relishing the opportunity to explore the underwater world. One day he hopes to obtain a private pilot's license. On a quieter day at home, he enjoys boardgames and videogames with friends.
As a general practitioner, Dr. Hallier is passionate about all aspects of healthcare but places a particular emphasis on preventive medicine. He is dedicated to working collaboratively with his patients to achieve their optimal health outcomes.
Areas of Interest:
Chronic disease management
Men's and Women's Health
Mental health
Preventative health care
Professional statement:
Dr. Tha Aung enjoys all aspects of family medicine, with a special interest in skin cancer, chronic medical conditions and disease management, preventive health, emergency medicine, and minor procedures.
Areas of Interest:
Skin cancer
Chronic disease management
Emergency medicine
Minor procedures
Preventative health
Languages Spoken:
Burmese
English
Dr. Brian Baker is a highly experienced general practitioner with particular expertise in general medicine, chronic disease management, and palliative care.
Female Doctors
Dr Olga graduated from a medical school in Ukraine in 1999. She moved to Australia in 2017 and worked as a rural GP in Tasmania and Queensland. She has recently relocated to the Sunshine Coast. Dr Olga obtained her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2019. Apart from English she is fluent in Ukrainian and Russian. Dr Olga is confident in all aspects of General Practice and has a keen interest in Skin Cancer medicine and Chronic Disease management and prevention. She has extra qualifications in Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Surgery and offers comprehensive skin checks, surgical and non surgical treatment of skin cancer including flaps and grafts if necessary. In her leisure time she likes hiking, surfing and travelling with her family.
Areas of Interest:
Skin cancer
Women and Children's health
Skin cancer surgery
Pregnancy care
Mental health
Languages Spoken:
English
Ukrainian
Dr. Franny qualified as a doctor in 1999 in India. She has worked in many rural and teaching tertiary hospitals before moving to Australia in 2013. In Australia she has worked in Tasmania and the Northern Territory. She completed her GP training from Tablelands in 2019. She has recently moved to the Sunshine coast.
She has a keen interest in cancer medicine and prevention and in chronic disease management and disease prevention. Her other areas of interest are skin diseases, Mental Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Child health. She also does Implanon insertion & removal.
She loves to spend time with her family when not working.
Areas of Interest:
Women's & Men's Health
Child & Adolescent Health
Management of Chronic Disease
Paediatrics
Menopause
Pregnancy care
Languages Spoken:
English
Tamil
Professional statement:
I enjoy working on the family farm and running after our 2 small children. I also enjoy playing netball and watching AFL football (Go Bombers!). I cannot cook or sing or surf, and I am average at arts/craft but may score points for enthusiasm.
Areas of Interest:
Women and Children's health
Chronic disease management
Allergies
Asthma Management
Weight Loss Counselling
Dr Mahalia Rose is a general practitioner with a special interest in women’s health, chronic disease management, and general medicine. She provides a wide range of care across all stages of life, with a focus on supporting patients in managing their ongoing health needs.
Professional statement:
Dr Asma came to Australia in 2004 from Brunei to complete her degree in Biomedical Science. She then pursued her passion for medicine and graduated from the University of Queensland in 2010.
Since then, Dr Asma has been training in different areas of internal adult medicine in various different hospitals. In 2018 she moved to the Sunshine Coast with her partner to pursue General Practice and since has been enjoying all aspects of General Practice.
Dr Asma has a passion in keeping fit and healthy by going to the gym, boxing and hiking. She loves cooking and baking in her spare time.
Areas of Interest:
General medicine
Aged care
Geriatrics
Internal medicine
Women' Health
Chronic Disease Management