‘Outstanding individuals’: WA GP award winners revealed
08 Aug 2025
The state’s GPs, registrars, and practices have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of their communities.
From Mandurah to Carnarvon – the RACGP has recognised and thanked GPs and practices across Western Australia for their outstanding healthcare.
Announced this week, the 2025 award winners were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the health and wellbeing of their communities.
The 2025 West Australian winners are:
- GP of the Year – Dr Rajeshwary (Raji) Krishnan
- GP Supervisor of the Year – Dr Jane Potter
- GP in Training of the Year – Dr Alexander Ashenden
- General Practice of the Year – Carnarvon Medical Centre
Gosnells GP Dr Krishnan, affectionately known as Dr Raji to her patients, was recognised for her 44-year career and her dedication to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
She was also thanked for the treatment she provides in palliative care, as well as her work with the Street Doctor mobile clinic for culturally and linguistically diverse patients.
‘It is a true privilege to receive this award. To be recognised by your peers is so humbling and a real honour,’ Dr Krishnan said.
‘Whilst many believe my work journey has been extraordinary, I feel every day is a privilege and I feel a great sense of pride to have cared for multiple generations of First Nations people and having had the opportunity to learn how to blend culturally appropriate care with mainstream medicine.
‘I am deeply grateful for my patients, particularly the Elders, for bringing me into their community and trusting me with their families.’
Dr Potter, who practises in Kelmscott, was named GP Supervisor of the Year for her dedication and reliability as a supervisor, especially her willingness to provide support to registrars with additional learning needs.
Dr Ashenden, who previously served as a Submariner Medic and Medical Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, is currently completing his GP training at Murray Medical Centre in Mandurah.
He was named GP in Training of the Year, recognised for his initiative and ‘enthusiasm for learning and maintaining safe practice’.
‘Initially I was shocked as I was just doing my job,’ Dr Ashenden said.
‘Positive feedback is always good and it’s nice to know you’re on the right direction. I feel privileged to be selected out of the many outstanding doctors we have.
‘It’s always good to be recognised by the community, specifically in our community where I work a lot with the youth medical service. They don’t have funding or a regular GP, so it’s nice to be acknowledged being part of the local community support as a GP.’
General Practice of the Year, Carnarvon Medical Centre, sits 900 kilometres north of Perth and was congratulated for the support it provides to its isolated coastal community, including the local hospital.
The centre was recognised for its GP training, which has been reflected in its attraction and retention of registrars in its remote location.
RACGP WA Chair Dr Ramya Raman said this year’s award winners have all made ‘vital contributions’ to the health and wellbeing of West Australians.
‘This year’s winners are outstanding individuals who not only deliver high-quality care to their patients but also strengthen the health of their communities, particularly in a state as diverse and geographically vast as Western Australia,’ she said.
‘The winners and their fellow nominees are fantastic examples of the dedication, leadership, and innovation that define general practice.
‘Their work is shaping the future of healthcare in WA, and we’re incredibly proud to recognise their impact.’
The West Australian winners are now shortlisted for the national RACGP Awards, which will be presented at the GP25 conference in Brisbane in November.