Our journey began with a passion for rural health and a commitment to bridging the gap in allied health services for remote communities across Australia.
Meet Lift Health Group’s experienced and innovative crew. Every single member of Lift Health Group works to make a difference in healthcare access in rural and remote Australia.
Founded in February 2023 by directors Matt Belperio and Annie Hall, Lift Health Group’s story is deeply rooted in personal experiences and a shared vision to make a difference. Annie spent much of her upbringing in Corny Point, a small community on the Yorke Peninsula with a population of approximately 136 people. Growing up, she witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by rural Australians. Her father would take her to Corny Point in his Cessna 182, a small 4-seat aircraft. This is where she experienced the transformative power of air travel, turning a lengthy 3.5-4 hour drive into a quick 30-minute flight.
Similarly, Matt spent much of his childhood visiting Quorn in the Flinders Ranges, exposing him to the stark realities of healthcare disparities in remote regions. Inspired by his uncle, the town’s sole doctor, Matt combined his passion for physiotherapy with a newfound love for aviation, obtaining his pilot’s license to expand access to essential services.
In February 2023, Matt and Annie began flying to rural and remote communities to assess their healthcare needs. They launched their inaugural clinic at the Maitland Health Centre, operating Monday to Wednesday. This achievement was made possible by the community’s dedication to ensuring timely transportation to and from the airport and spreading the word about their services. As Matt and Annie expanded their visiting locations, Lift Health Group grew from a team of two to a current team of over 40 clinicians and counting. Today, we stand as a national leader in allied health, with a presence in every state of Australia. At Lift Health Group, we are driven by a belief that everyone, regardless of location, deserves access to high-quality healthcare.
Our Vision
Our vision is to serve communities across Australia with high-quality, innovative care. We believe that everyone, regardless of location, deserves access to the best healthcare possible.
Meet Our Founders
Matt Belperio
Director and Physiotherapist
Disability Assessments Manager, and Pilot. Matt’s dual expertise ensures seamless delivery of our fly-in fly-out services.
Annie Hall
Director and Physiotherapist
Annie’s warmth, passion, and energy drive our mission forward.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated to closing the healthcare gap through integrity, consistency, and effective communication. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to support NDIS participants in achieving their goals and living fulfilling lives.
Management Team
Christopher Jamieson
Chief Executive Officer
Jack Gratton
Operations Manager
Tahnee Dunning
Administrator
Tiana McHardie
Administrator
Madeline Hogben
Clinical Manager – South Australia
Our crew
Lift Health Group currently has over 10 team members on board. Each of our team members plays a pivotal role in Lift Health Group’s goal of helping make a difference in rural and remote Australia.
South Australia Base
Alison Mather
Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist
Brianna Dolman
Occupational Therapist
Alyce Carmichael
Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist
Caine De Ryke
Generalist Speech Pathologist
Shakira Marin
Generalist Speech Pathologist
Lucy Stark
Senior Generalist Occupational Therapist
Danielle Harris
Occupational Therapist
Lara Tod
Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Social Committee Coordinator
The Beechcraft B200 Super Kingair is a pressurized, high performance, twin-engine, turboprop aircraft manufactured by Beechcraft Aircraft. This is the aircraft of choice for the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS), and due to its excellent performance in terms of capacity, speed, and range, it makes it the perfect aircraft for Lift Health Group’s operations.
Number in Lift Health Group Fleet: 2
Number of seats: 11-13
speed: 536 km/h (290 knt)
Range: 3,417 km
Service ceiling: 30,000 ft
Beechcraft G58 Baron
The Beechcraft G58 Baron is a twin-engine, piston aircraft manufactured by Beechcraft Aircraft. This is the aircraft of choice for many Medical & Army flights, and due to its excellent performance in terms of speed, IFR capabilities and range, it makes it the perfect aircraft for Lift Health Group’s operations.