Dr Israel Berger, Senior Psychiatry Registrar
Dr Israel Berger works with Dr David Graham to provide a variety of psychiatric services to our clients. Israel is Queer, AuDHD, Indigenous (Catawba/Cherokee/Jewish), and has a lived experience of depression and PTSD. He has nearly 20 years experience in the mental health field and brings an eclectic approach to his interactions with clients. To read more about Israel's approach, visit his website here.
Michael Brew, Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Michael Brew is a proud Wiradjuri man. He is a compassionate and experienced counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals of all backgrounds. He provides a supportive and evidence based, solutions-focused environment for his clients to navigate their unique journeys without judgement in a culturally safe space. He addresses a wide spectrum of client concerns, specialising in working with the LBGTIQ+ people, trans and gender diverse or gender questioning young people and their families, and LGBTIQ+ people planning to have children. He also specialises in working with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges and anger management; families who are separating, family violence, alcohol and other drug use, and mental health specific support. You can read more about Michael here.
Sue Burmeister, Practice Manager
Meet our office manager Sue. She holds experience ranging from office management, customer service, business operations, and health administration. She is diverse in both her personal and professional life. She’s a proud advocate for both the rainbow community and the neurodivergent community, with lived experience in both. She’s friendly, quirky and always up for a cuppa and a chat.
Dr David Graham, Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr David Graham oversees psychiatry services at The Bendigo Rainbow Hub. He has been involved in neurodivergent and LGBTIQA advocacy for several years and enjoys working with people on assessments. Dave came to medicine after a stint in the military and doing a PhD in mathematics. He has a passion for innovative approaches to psychotherapy and enjoys learning about people. Read more about David's approach here.
Ruth Minkov, Clinical Neuropsychologist
Ruth Minkov visits our clinic monthly to conduct neuropsychological, autism, and ADHD assessments. Ruth is an Aboriginal person with a lived experience of an eating disorder and is AuDHD. She approaches assessment in an open and accepting way.
Dr Charles Passmore, Senior Psychiatry Registrar
Dr Charles Passmore provides telehealth services under the guidance of Dr David Graham. He has special interests in ADHD and psychedelic assisted therapies.