Dr Ali Hanks
Caring for families with practical and evidence-based support
MBBS, FRACGP, IBCLC
I'm a GP with a special interest in supporting families through the early years and I also have a special interest in allergic disease. I am based on the Sunshine Coast Queensland and can be found at Nambour Medical Centre. I love walking alongside parents as they care for their babies and children — whether that's with feeding, sleep, settling, or perinatal wellbeing. I have done additional training in lactation medicine and am recognised as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and NDC-trained practitioner (formerly the Possums Program). I bring gentle, evidence-based guidance to help families feel confident and supported.
I also have additional qualifications in allergy medicine, including a Postgraduate Certificate of Allergy from Imperial College London. I am passionate about helping all members of the family identify and manage allergic conditions with care and clarity. Some concerns I love to help with (not exhaustive):
- Unsettled babies
- Sleep concerns
- Feeding concerns
- Antenatal breastfeeding advice
- Painful feeds
- Concerned about supply
- Slow/ dropping weight in baby
- Breast and/ or bottle aversion
- Concerns about allergies
- When feeds are stressful
- What is normal vs what is not
- Returning to work
- Weaning
- Parental stress/ mental health challenges in transition to parenthood
- Constipation/ bowel concerns/ reflux
- Difficulties with solid transition
- Feeding difficulties/ stressful mealtimes in the older kid
- Behaviour challenges in the older infant/ toddler
- Eczema (all ages)
- Food allergy concerns (all ages)
- Allergic rhinitis (hayfever) (all ages)
- Option of allergy test (skin prick test) available (please note this is not always indicated and will always involve a discussion of whether it will be helpful for you)
Alison will always strive to complement the care you are receiving by your regular general practitioner and involve them in communication.
Where to find me
Dr Alison Hanks is currently accepting new patients at Nambour Medical Center on the Sunshine Coast. Please let the reception staff know you're booking for Dr Ali Hanks with one of the above concerns.