12/01/2026
headspace Port Augusta are thrilled to welcome Dr Mlawanda to our centre. If you are aged between 12-25 and would like to book an appointment or find out more information please contact the centre on 86414300. Dr Mlawanda will be consulting at headspace one day a month, starting on Wednesday the 21st of January 2026.
This headspace centre has been made possible by funding from Country SA PHN
I am Dr Mlawanda, aka Dr M or simply Ganni and am a FACRRM-qualified specialist GP with over 20 years of clinical experience, gained primarily in South Africa.
Apart from core rural generalist skills, I have special interest in youth health, dermatology & mental health.
My approach to care is holistic and person-centred, grounded in the belief that humans are not all about organs, organelles & organisms, but about context, connection, and meaning.
I have a strong understanding of youth issues and recognise that young people are not simply “small adults” — their physical, psychological, cultural and social needs are unique and evolving. Youth are individuals first, diagnoses second: hence need for personalised care. I aim to provide a personalised, safe, respectful and collaborative space where young people feel heard and supported.
Outside of clinical work, I enjoy maths & statistics, fishing, jogging and travelling, which help me maintain balance and perspective.