Our Staff
Dr Navin Naidoo
Medical Director & General Practitioner
South African-born and medically trained, Dr Naidoo is no stranger to adversity and challenge. After his initial training, he travelled and worked widely in Great Britain before heading home with his new wife, Sandra, to set up a GP surgery.
This surgery ran for 10 years and served a diverse patient base in the heart of Pretoria. Due to the political climate and the ever-present challenges of South African life, it was decided that the family would relocate to Australia.
Since arriving in Gympie in 2008, Dr Naidoo has worked in both the hospital setting and general practice.
He is now branching into an area where he believes there is still important work to be done.
Sandra Naidoo
Practice Manager
Brought up on a farm in the heart of rural Great Britain, Sandra trained as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) in the local hospital. After qualifying, theatre called, and two years in a busy theatre suite gave invaluable experience before Sandra made the move to the Orthopaedics and Trauma ward. Practising in a high-energy and challenging setting in a senior position for 10 years gave Sandra the skills and resilience for her next move – to South Africa.
Being married to a doctor brought its own challenges in a new country, but together they built the surgery up from an empty shop into a thriving practice with a large and diverse patient base. As Practice Manager, Sandra moulded the surgery into a place for education and support.
The move to Australia in 2008 changed everything. With three children in school and no family or close support network nearby, Sandra became the strong base for the family. Now that the boys are all independent, the time feels right to begin this exciting new project.
Tricia Kurth
Administration Assistant
Tricia has over 30 years of experience working in roles that support people living with disability. She holds a degree in Human Services and recently completed a Diploma of Health Services, reflecting her ongoing commitment to learning and professional development.
At M-Powered Medical Monitoring, Tricia enjoys meeting patients and providing a friendly, supportive service to everyone who interacts with the clinic. Her warm and approachable nature helps create a welcoming environment for patients navigating their healthcare journey.
Outside of work, Tricia enjoys spending time in the garden, catching up with family and friends, and relaxing with her Moodle, Henley.
Tahlia Price
Administration & Systems Support
Tahlia has been part of the M-Powered team since January 2022. She originally worked in the clinic as a receptionist and now supports the team remotely while raising her young son, Oliver.
Tahlia has always been drawn to roles that involve supporting and caring for others. She takes pride in helping patients feel welcomed and supported when interacting with the clinic. Having grown up locally, she has worked in several community-based roles and built strong connections with many people in the area.
Tahlia is married to Alex, one of Sandra and Dr Navin Naidoo’s sons, and enjoys being part of the family behind M-Powered.
Outside of work, Tahlia enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time adventuring with her husband and their son.