His parents were keen for their three sons to be professionals. All three became doctors in different fields of medicine. After completing his schooling Graeme graduated from the University of NSW and did his placement as a junior doctor at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Brisbane. It was there that he decided to specialise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

He received an offer from Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, a world class hospital, where he could work towards his O&G qualifications. With his wife, Bronwyn, and recently born daughter they headed off to Scottland. Graeme soon found that a 120 hour working week was often the norm. As his experience grew, he was also appointed to medical work in outlying hospitals and clinics of the Highlands, in cold and rugged areas. This applied to both their accommodation and to hospitals where there was not always back-up. Make-do was often the reality. After six years he was offered a lectureship back at UNSW and the position of visiting medical officer at the Royal Hospital for Women and the Prince of Wales Private Hospital.

He returned to Sydney with another daughter and a son added to his family. After the highs and lows of being a gynaecologist, Graeme decided to pioneer an IVF clinic with colleagues, and soon had a successful practice which became IVF Australia. He was also appointed Associate Professor in O&G at his university.

Now semi-retired, Graeme says, “I still miss delivering babies”.