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Dr Preeya
Alexander

Pracitcing GP, Mum of Two, Author & TV Presenter

Getting the best out of your team

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Preeya is passionate about sharing accurate health information and empowering people to make informed decisions around their health. She is a practicing general practitioner (GP) in metropolitan Melbourne and in 2015 was awarded the Richard Clinton Gutch medal for the highest overall score in general practice exams in the state of Victoria.

Preeya is co-host of the Health Report on ABC Radio National and also hosts the popular “Happy to Health with Dr Preeya” podcast. She actively uses her social media platform (with over 100K followers) to combat health misinformation and deconstruct complex medical topics to make them digestible. Preeya has previously co-hosted the cooking show Good Chef Bad Chef on Channel 10, 2 Catalyst episodes on ABC and regularly appeared on the ABC’s the Drum. She has also been involved in important preventative health campaigns including the 2025 National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Preeya has authored several books including the children’s book Rainbow Plate, Eat Sleep Play Love (a practical evidence-based parenting book for caregivers of children aged 0-2), and the cookbook Full Plate. Preeya has also been awarded the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential, having done additional training in this area.

Preeya is passionate about general practice and remains in the clinic 2 days a week and loves gardening (particularly managing the family veggie patch), cooking, and travelling.

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Getting the best out of your team

Dr Preeya Alexander translates medical research and workplace wellbeing principles into practical strategies that help teams thrive. She shares evidence-based insights on managing stress, improving energy, building healthy habits and creating supportive environments that enable individuals and teams to perform at their best.

Mental wellbeing

Dr Preeya Alexander explores the science of mental wellbeing, breaking down complex research into clear, practical strategies that can be applied in everyday life. Her approach focuses on sustainable habits, brain health and simple tools that support resilience, balance and long-term mental wellbeing.

Women's health

Dr Preeya Alexander provides a timely update on key issues in women’s health, highlighting the latest research and medical guidance. She covers important topics across different life stages, offering practical insights and empowering audiences with knowledge to better understand and prioritise their health.
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We were so excited to have Preeya speak at our Creative Careers in Medicine conference, after following her amazing career on social media. We were not disappointed! Preeya was engaging, articulate, inspiring and passionate. Our audience had so many questions and Preeya was so personable and kind with her time. Her enthusiasm for what she does, mixed with her realism and honesty make her an excellent speaker. We would love to have her back next year! Creative Careers in Medicine
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