About Medical Forum

The magazine was created in 1990 to provide the WA health sector with an independent, local voice on important issues of professional ethics, service provision, clinical developments and patient perspectives. With an integrated website and a print edition, health professionals can now be informed on a platform of their choice.

What we do

We connect Western Australia’s health community with meaningful, relevant insight—curating stories, perspectives, and developments that matter across the profession. Through both print and digital platforms, we create an accessible space where ideas, experiences, and knowledge can be shared and explored.

Why we do it

We do this because informed professionals make stronger decisions, and a connected sector leads to better outcomes for everyone. By amplifying local voices and fostering thoughtful discussion, we support a more engaged, progressive, and patient-focused healthcare landscape.

Editors & Journalists

Andrea Downey

Managing Editor

Andrea has been Medical Forum's Managing Editor since 2025. Her career spans health journalism in London and Perth for the past 15 years.

Dr Joe Kosterich

Clinical Editor

Joe Kosterich is a General Practitioner, the clinical editor of Medical Forum and the host of our podcast The Clinical Round.

Aleisha Orr

Journalist

Aleisha has worked across journalism and communications for two decades. Having written across a wide range of topics, she brings fresh perspective and a relatable and accessible approach to Medical Forum coverage.

Ara Jansen

Journalist

A passionate writer and career journalist, Ara Jansen loves a good story. She writes the doctor profile and several lifestyle stories each month. Alongside asking lots of questions, her passions include music, swimming pools, certain types of blues and the bench press in the gym.

Cathy O’Leary

Journalist

Cathy O'Leary has decades of experience covering healthcare news, research, and patient care. She writes for Medical Forum, translating complex topics into practical insights for health professionals.