Love is in the Allied Health team

Kirsch and Kersha Jacobs

Kirsch and Kersha Jacobs not only share a surname and a workplace at Caboolture Hospital, but also a life built across two countries and two careers in healthcare.

The pair met through a mutual friend who was struck by the coincidence of knowing two people with a similar and uncommon name. At the time, both were living in New Zealand, where their families had emigrated from South Africa.

Intrigued by the rare connection, they agreed to meet—a decision that would shape the rest of their lives.

Married in 2015, Kirsch and Kersha now have two daughters, both born at Caboolture Hospital—the same hospital where they each play vital roles in supporting the local community.

Inspired by her mother, a nurse, Kersha had long known she wanted to work in healthcare.

Kersha joined Caboolture Hospital in 2013 as a senior social worker.

She now supports patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments, helping them transition safely from hospital to their long-term homes. While the demands of allied health mean the couple rarely share lunch breaks, Kersha values knowing her husband is close by.

“It’s reassuring to know Kirsch is around if I ever need to talk,” she said.

“Working in the same hospital means we both understand the complexities and challenges of healthcare.”

After relocating to Australia, Kirsch explored several roles before deciding to pursue a career change. He worked in aged care for four years before securing a temporary clinical assistant position in the physiotherapy team at Caboolture Hospital in 2017. He has since moved into a permanent role within the Physiotherapy Department.

Working primarily with geriatric patients, Kirsch says no two days are the same. He credits the strength of the Allied Health team for navigating the pressures of a busy hospital environment.

“Even when things are challenging, we band together and make it work,” Kirsch said.

As Caboolture Hospital continues to grow and evolve, the Jacobs family is proud to be part of its journey, together.