#WeAreNorthern

Meet Kim Gray, Senior Physiotherapist, Craigieburn Community Hospital.

Q: First, let’s start with your coffee order?
A: I keep a single-cup plunger in my drawer — strong blend, milk, no sugar.

Q: Tell us about your journey at Northern Health.
A: I joined Northern Health a little over 18 months ago after spending two decades at another organisation. I initially started as a Grade 2 Physiotherapist in Cardiorespiratory Outpatients, and in June this year transitioned into the Senior Physiotherapist role in Cardiorespiratory at Craigieburn.

As a chronic disease physiotherapist, I assess clients with heart and lung conditions, identify their needs and goals, and guide them through weekly group exercise classes to help them achieve, and often exceed, those goals.

Q: What is the best part of working at Northern Health?
A: There are a few things I genuinely enjoy. Firstly, the staff culture — especially at Craigieburn Community Hospital, where we’re a small, supportive team. Secondly, the diversity of clients I work with, which is both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

Q: If you weren’t in your current role, what would you be instead?
A: My team would probably agree with this — I’d run my own cake-making business. I love to bake!

Q: Tell us one thing not many people know about you.
A: I’m currently reading Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh. I also have a daily meditation practice that helps reset and centre me for the day ahead.

Q: Favourite travel destination and why?
A: Anywhere I can walk. I trekked to Everest Base Camp in 2008, and I’m hoping to take on Kilimanjaro next year.

Q: What advice would you give your younger self?
A: To that nerdy country kid: “Be yourself — and take it one day at a time.”

Q: If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?
A: I already am a mind reader… but I wouldn’t mind upgrading to full telepathy!