CONCERNING INCREASES IN NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN SOCIETY AND COLORECTAL CANCER IN THE HAWKESBURY, NSW REGION
With
Dr Kieran Longley, FRACP, MSc
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist,
Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals, Sydney &
The Centre for Gastrointestinal Health &
Macquarie Towns Specialist Centre, Richmond, NSW
PEOPLE IN HEALTH CARE SEGMENT
Filmed in Richmond, Sydney | June 2026
Dr Kieran Longley is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centred care across a broad spectrum of digestive and liver conditions. He completed his medical degree at the University of Tasmania before undertaking physician training at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. Furthering his academic and clinical expertise, he obtained a Master of Science in Internal Medicine from the University of Edinburgh.
Dr Longley completed advanced training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology across Campbelltown, Nepean, and Wollongong Hospitals. Following qualification as a gastroenterologist, he worked in regional and metropolitan centres throughout Australia, providing specialist care in areas of need and gaining extensive experience managing a diverse range of gastrointestinal disorders.
His clinical interests include general gastroenterology, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease, and advanced endoscopic procedures. Dr Longley has undertaken specialised fellowship training in Advanced Endoscopy at Blacktown and Westmead Hospitals, focusing on mucosal resection and quality assurance in endoscopic practice. He is accredited by the Australian Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE) in gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and video capsule endoscopy.
Known for his evidence-based and holistic approach, Dr Longley develops personalised management plans tailored to each patient’s individual needs. By combining advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques with clear communication and compassionate care, he helps patients achieve improved digestive health and long-term wellbeing.
Career Highlights
- Medical Degree, University of Tasmania
- Master of Science (Internal Medicine), University of Edinburgh
- Advanced Training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology across Campbelltown, Nepean, and Wollongong Hospitals
- CCRTGE accreditation in gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and video capsule endoscopy
- Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at Blacktown and Westmead Hospitals
- Expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, mucosal resection, enteroscopy, and capsule endoscopy
- Experience delivering specialist gastroenterology services in regional and metropolitan communities across Australia
- Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians
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Health equity
For 30 years the Humpty Dumpty Foundation has worked to help bridge the gap that often exists between available resources and actual needs through the donation of paediatric medical equipment. Humpty, like many other charitable initiatives, began with a humble goal. Its Founder and Executive Chairman, Paul Francis OAM, together with Patron Ray Martin AM, set out to raise some money to paint the walls of the Children’s Ward at Royal North Shore Hospital.
To date more than 440 hospitals and health services have shared in over $85 million of essential and lifesaving medical equipment for sick and injured paediatric patients.
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“Nurses can do more, should do more and now they will do more”, The Hon Minister Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health.
Advanced Practice Nurses comprise 9% of the total nursing workforce, with 26,000 clinicians Australia wide. However although highly skilled, they are under-utilised and constrained to the full scope of practice. The Australian College of Nursing believes this needs to change. Nurse led models of care in which Advanced Practice Nurses play a significant role in service provision, must feature in the future. ACN President Professor Christine Duffield FACN states, “It’s now widely acknowledged internationally that nurses can provide a clinical and very valuable service that’s better suited to the healthcare needs of some consumer groups.”
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The focus on reducing instances of birth-trauma through trauma-informed care
Leading into Birth Trauma Week 2026, in an interview with Australian Health Journal, Dr Nisha Khot, President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), highlighted the growing focus on reducing birth trauma through trauma-informed, multidisciplinary care.
