Ochre Medical Centre Armidale

08/08/2025

Do you know someone who can make a strategic impact in healthcare?

Ochre Health is seeking a skilled and influential Government Relations and Grants Officer to amplify our voice in the health sector and secure funding that delivers lasting community impact. In this pivotal role, you will support the Executive team to build trusted relationships across all levels of government, advocate for meaningful change, and secure grants and tenders aligned with our strategic priorities. Your knowledge, expertise, and track record of success will help ensure Ochre’s long-term sustainability and our mission to provide accessible, high quality healthcare across Australia.

If you have demonstrated experience in government relations, public affairs, grants and tender writing and ideally a strong understanding of Australian healthcare funding, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Tracy McClenaghan our Chief Recruitment Officer for a confidential conversation on 0450 105 565 or tmcclenaghan@ochrehealth.com.au

16/07/2025

It’s National Diabetes Week (13–19 July), and this year’s message is clear: prevention matters at every stage.

Whether it’s lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes or helping people with diabetes avoid complications, early action makes a big difference.

Take the time to talk to your GP about risk checks, regular screenings, and support options. Let’s take steps toward a healthier future.

09/07/2025

It’s NAIDOC Week and we are celebrating with our First Nations team members, patients and communities their rich history, diverse cultures and many achievements. Ochre has been very involved with First Nations communities since we were founded in Bourke over 20 years ago. Today, through our medical centres, we provide care to over 12,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, through our recruitment teams we place locum doctors into Aboriginal Medical Services and other health facilities caring for First Nations communities around the country, and we are proud ongoing sponsors of the Australian Federation of Medical Women “Purple Bush Leaves Medicine Bursaries” which provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with financial support to further their medical careers. After some wonderful NAIDOC events last year, including at our Oakey practice in Queensland (main picture), our program this year culminates with our Walgett practice in Western NSW which on Friday will be hosting a community celebration in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District. This is open to everybody in the area and will including a smoking ceremony, a welcome to country and dancing.

08/07/2025

We were proud to host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Federal Minister Julie Collins MP, Tasmanian Opposition Leader Dean Winter MP, Member for Clark Ella Haddad MP, and members of their teams this morning at the Ochre Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) we operate in Hobart. The visit included discussion around plans for more UCCs in Tasmania and future funding models for healthcare. The Ochre Medicare UCC is co-located with our Ochre Medical Centre, as well as Capital Chemist, BodyTech Physio and Trusted Smiles Dental, in a Health Hub facility on the corner of Liverpool and Barrack Streets in the Hobart CBD.

03/07/2025

SCAM ALERT - texts claiming to be from HotDoc offering a refund.

We have been made aware of scam text messages impersonating HotDoc being received by patients claiming they are owed a refund and asking them to click a link.

These messages are not legitimate and we advise people not click any links or provide any personal information. If you receive a suspicious message like this relating to a refund, delete it and report it to help@hotdoc.com.au.

If you are a patient and you are ever unsure about a message you receive from us or HotDoc, please contact your clinic directly.

24/06/2025

Welcoming Dr Reem Babiker to Ochre Medical Centre Armidale!

Dr Babiker is an experienced and compassionate GP with a special interest in women’s health, children’s health and mental health. She’s now taking new patients who are new to Armidale and don’t already have a local medical centre. Book online or call us today to make an appointment!

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21/06/2025

Ochre Health Armidale is pleased to welcome our new doctor to Armidale. Dr Reem Babiker comes to us with 10 years experience as a GP. She will commence seeing new patients from 30 June. If you are new to Armidale without an existing doctor in town please contact our practice on 67725022. Please note that Ochre Health is a non-bulkbilling practice unless you are an aged pensioner/DVA or a child under 16.

17/06/2025

Today is Bowel Cancer Australia's Red Apple Day (18th of June 2025).

Bowel cancer is one of Australia’s most common cancers - but it’s also one of the most treatable when caught early.

At Ochre, we’re proud to support Bowel Cancer Australia and raise awareness about the importance of early detection, regular screening, and open conversations.

Find out more or donate:
https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/red-apple-day

05/06/2025

Today is Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day – highlighting the importance of the mental health of doctors and all team members across the healthcare sector. A big shoutout to everybody for your amazing resilience, dedication and patient care!

https://www.crazysocks4docs.com.au/

18/05/2025

Today is World Family Doctor Day! Established by WONCA (the World Organization of Family Doctors) to highlight the contribution of GPs to health care systems around the world, this is an excellent opportunity to recognise the wonderful care and leadership provided by doctors across the profession. The Ochre Health Group is honoured to support nearly 500 of those doctors across our 68 medical centres and urgent care clinics around the country in providing nearly 2 million consultations to their patients every year. A big thanks to all of you!

13/05/2025

Today is International Receptionists Day and we’d like to give a big shoutout to the hundreds of receptionists and other support team members across our network of 68 practices and urgent care clinics. Your care, diligence, commitment and teamwork are very much appreciated!

11/05/2025

Today is International Nurses Day, celebrated on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of professional nursing. This year’s theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.”, highlighting that a well-supported and healthy nursing workforce plays a key role, not only in improving health systems and ensuring better outcomes for communities, but also in strengthening economies. Ochre has over 250 highly skilled and passionate nurses across our 68 medical centres and urgent care clinics around the country, each providing wonderful support to doctors and their patients. A big thanks to all of you!

06/05/2025

It’s Heart Week, shining a light on heart health around the country.

An Australian suffers a heart attack or stroke every 4 minutes, but heart disease is largely preventable.

We are encouraging everybody “not to miss a beat” in talking to your GP about any risk and your eligibility for a Heart Health Check, as well as getting your blood pressure checked.

A simple conversation could make a life-saving difference!

Book your appointment today at Ochre Health.

Never miss a beat – talk to your doctor today about your risk and your eligibility for a Heart Health Check. An Australian experiences a heart attack or stroke every 4 minutes! Over 2.5 million Australians are officially classified as having a high risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next five...

17/04/2025

Extended video telehealth available Australia-wide this Easter holidays!

To help you stay well this long weekend, Ochre Health is offering extended video telehealth consultations from 9am to 11pm daily, from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.

Whether you’re at home or away, you can connect with a qualified GP for trusted care—when you need it most.

Book online at the link below, or via the Ochre app.

Ochre Anytime provides access to after-hours GP appointments, connecting patients with experienced doctors via virtual consultations for ACT, NSW and QLD.

10/04/2025

Ochre Health Armidale is pleased to announce that we are now accepting new patients. If you are new to Armidale without a doctor please contact us on 6772 5022. Please note that we are a non bulkbilling practice as a general unless you are an aged/DVA pensioner or child.

02/12/2024

Ochre Health Armidale is happy to announce that Dr Mandana Arshi will be joining our practice from 13 December. Dr Arshi will be accepting new patients to Armidale that don't currently have a doctor in Armidale. Please be advised that Dr Arshi will not be bulkbilling patients. Please contact Ochre Health Armidale on 67725022

17/10/2023

Ochre Health Armidale is now an accredited Yellow Fever vaccination centre

05/05/2023

We are seeking a passionate and experienced General Practice Nurse to join our medical centre. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

We have an exciting vacancy for a dedicated & experienced practice nurse for our busy practice in Armidale

01/02/2023

16/01/2023

With a heavy heart, we say farewell to Dr Louise Fisher who will be leaving our practice on 24th February. We thank her for her contribution here at Ochre Health Armidale and her support of the many patients she has seen here at the practice as well as her local nursing home patients. Her genuine, caring nature will be missed by both her patients and staff. We wish her well as she moves into the next exciting chapter of her life.

With the departure of Dr Fisher at the end of February we will be down 2 doctors. Dr Fisher's patients will be offered appointments with our remaining doctors. We have been trying to secure additional doctors, however the search is proving challenging. We ask that you understand the additional pressures that this will put on our remaining 3 doctors. Wait times to see your doctor may increase. We ask that you take the time to monitor your scripts carefully and don't leave it to the last minute before you contact us. Your patience and understanding would be appreciated during this time

10/10/2022

Please note that patients who need to visit our treatment room may be charged a fee for the services they receive in addition to their consultation fee. This fee covers the care provided by our nurses, including dressings, wound care and other procedures. You will be informed of any fee in advance.

03/07/2022

Ochre Health Armidale welcomes Dr Maha back this week after her recent time away. She will be working Tuesday-Friday.

27/06/2022

Please join us in welcome Armidale local Dr Jack Hodges to the practice!

To find our more about Jack or book an appointment with him, visit: https://ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-armidale/doctors/?profile=dr-jack-hodges